Guidebook for Derbyshire
Sightseeing
Unspoilt Mediaeval Tudor Manor House which provided the setting for "Jane Eyre", "The Other Boleyn Girl" etc. - just 10 miles away
260 locals recommend
Haddon Hall
Unspoilt Mediaeval Tudor Manor House which provided the setting for "Jane Eyre", "The Other Boleyn Girl" etc. - just 10 miles away
Stately Home set in extensive grounds with fine gardens designed by Capability Brown. Films such as "The Wolfman" and "Pride and Prejudice" were set here. - just 10 miles away
698 locals recommend
Chatsworth House
Stately Home set in extensive grounds with fine gardens designed by Capability Brown. Films such as "The Wolfman" and "Pride and Prejudice" were set here. - just 10 miles away
Beautiful grounds and house provided the setting for the BBC version of Pride & Prejudice
115 locals recommend
National Trust - Lyme
Beautiful grounds and house provided the setting for the BBC version of Pride & Prejudice
Magnificent house and gardens first created in the 1500's for Bess of Hardwick
15 locals recommend
Hardwick Hall Visitor Centre
Magnificent house and gardens first created in the 1500's for Bess of Hardwick
Eyam
Village in Derbyshire famous for its story of the plague in 17th century.
Matlock Bath
Scenic town situated in limestone gorge
Country park and caverns reached by cable car over limestone gorge
160 locals recommend
The Heights of Abraham
Dale RoadCountry park and caverns reached by cable car over limestone gorge
Poole's Cavern & Buxton Country Park
Green Lanenatural limestone cave
Peak Cavern
One of the four show caves in Castleton.
Thornbridge Hall Gardens
Everything Else
Lots of walks with spectacular views. A circular walk from Taddington, heading through Demon's Dale towards Monsal Dale and back through Cressbrook Dale or High Dale and over the fields to Taddington
White Lodge Car Park station
Lots of walks with spectacular views. A circular walk from Taddington, heading through Demon's Dale towards Monsal Dale and back through Cressbrook Dale or High Dale and over the fields to Taddington
Blackwell Mill Cycle Hire Monsal Trail
Bakewell RoadJust three miles away
Arts & Culture
Buxton Opera House
Water Streetentertainment all year round
Buxton International Festival
3 The Squareopera, music and books throughout July
Wonders of the Peak time tunnel + art exhibitions by various artists
19 locals recommend
Buxton Museum & Art Gallery
Terrace RoadWonders of the Peak time tunnel + art exhibitions by various artists
Essentials
The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop
The SquareRenouned for Bakewell tarts and puddings
The Bakewell Cheese Shop
2B Market StThornbridge Brewery
Buxton Road