THINGS TO DO (INCLUDING SOME IDEAS FOR CHILDREN)

There’s so much to see that I’ve put a few suggestions under various headings.

See www.visitpeakdistrict.com/see-and-do

 

STATELY HOMES AND GARDENS

Chatsworth House www.chatsworth.org

Bolsover Castle www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/bolsover-castle

Hardwick Hall (NT) www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hardwick/

www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/hardwick-old-hall/

Haddon Hall www.haddonhall.co.uk

Renishaw Hall and Gardens www.renishaw-hall.co.uk

Tissington Hall www.tissingtonhall.co.uk

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Walking – we have something for everyone, including walks from the door. We keep a good collection of maps and walks

Cycling - you can either bring your own bike (we can lock it in our garage) or hire bikes. If you are not a regular cyclist, or have young children with you, the Monsal Trail (an old railway line through some spectacular countryside is ideal (hire bikes at Hassop station) Our grandchildren love this ride. See www.peakdistrictinformation.com/visits/monsaltrail.php

Also Horse Riding, Climbing and Caving, Watersports and Fishing.

ENTERTAINMENT

www.chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk

www.cineworld.co.uk/cinemas/chesterfield.phtml

CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES

www.kidsdaysout.co.uk/derbyshire.htm

FREE AND NEAR

Queens Park (15 minute drive - playgrounds and leisure centre including swimming pools)

Holmebrook Valley Park (5 minute drive -walks, ponds, several playgrounds and cycle tracks)

GRAVES PARK (30 minutes drive, small rare breeds farm, playground, cafe, loads of space to play and much more)