Foxglove Lodge guidebook
Sightseeing
Wonderful facilities on site including four coffee shops and eateries, shopping and an art gallery.
Borrow a bike from the community bikeshare and cycle around the marina or go father afield down the towpath.
Walk around the lakes or have a picnic in the fields while the kids play on the adventure playground.
19 locals recommend
Mercia Marina
Findern LaneWonderful facilities on site including four coffee shops and eateries, shopping and an art gallery.
Borrow a bike from the community bikeshare and cycle around the marina or go father afield down the towpath.
Walk around the lakes or have a picnic in the fields while the kids play on the adventure playground.
Kedleston Hall
National Trust - Calke Abbey
Dovedale
National Trust - Hardwick Hall
Repton
Chatsworth House
Bakewell
Matlock
Ashbourne
Conkers - Waterside Centre
Bath YardAlter Rock Climbing Centre
Malcolm StreetClaymills Victorian Pumping Station
Meadow LaneAlton Towers
Farley Lane
Sudbury Hall
Megazone Lasertag, Derby
1 Willow RowShowcase Cinema de Lux
The Red Carpet Cinema & Café Bar
Markeaton Park
Markeaton LaneTwycross Zoo
Burton RoadElvaston Castle Country Park
Borrowash Road
Staunton Harold Reservoir
Swadlincote Snowsports Centre
Sir Herbert Wragg WayCarsington Water Visitor Centre
Big LaneRosliston Forestry Centre
Burton RoadPickford's House
41 Friar GateOxygen Freejumping Trampoline Park
Derwent ParadeCity/town information
Nottingham
Derby
Lichfield
Coffee shops / Food
Willow Tree Tea Room
Findern LaneOn site at the Marina, great for breakfast, lunches or cake and coffee
On site at the Marina, breakfast, lunch, coffee and cakes.
Also has selction of takeaway food such as quiche and sausage rolls, vegetables, bread and milk.
The Beetroot Tree
Findern LaneOn site at the Marina, breakfast, lunch, coffee and cakes.
Also has selction of takeaway food such as quiche and sausage rolls, vegetables, bread and milk.
Great food, serving breakfasts, coffee and cake and delicious meals. Great views of the marina from the upstairs restaurant.
Also nice, dog and family friendly bar area with tables downstairs
The Boardwalk Bar & Dining
133 Findern LnGreat food, serving breakfasts, coffee and cake and delicious meals. Great views of the marina from the upstairs restaurant.
Also nice, dog and family friendly bar area with tables downstairs
Find Cafe
Lower GreenNice little wholefoods cafe for coffee, cakes and lunches
The Mad Hatters Tearooms
Heath LaneLocal tea room serving all the usual goodies from cake to paninis
Another local favourite overlooking the canal lock and perfect on a sunny afternoon to watch the boats.
Stenson Lock Coffee Shop
Stenson RoadAnother local favourite overlooking the canal lock and perfect on a sunny afternoon to watch the boats.
Bevingtons Tea Room
5 The GreenJust down the road in the village.
Dobbies Garden Centre
Burton RoadNice cafe for lunches and coffee and cake. Superb garden centre as well.
Great food in a lovely atmosphere. Outdoor pods and seating in front of the canal. Contempory food menu as well as bar snacks and tea and coffee.
8 locals recommend
The Dragon
11 The GrnGreat food in a lovely atmosphere. Outdoor pods and seating in front of the canal. Contempory food menu as well as bar snacks and tea and coffee.
Green Man
1 Canal BridgeAnother great local pub with extensive 'pub grub' menu and some outdoor seating.
Local favourite for cheap and cheerful, family friendly, including carvery
Cherry Tree Farm - Dining & Carvery
Etwall RoadLocal favourite for cheap and cheerful, family friendly, including carvery
Nadee Restaurant
130 Heath LaneGood local Indian restaurant with outdoor seating next to the canal.
Known for their great stone baked pizza as well as a wonderful and varied menu. You can sit in the atmospheric old world pub area or choose the fabulous and warm back area with twinkling fairy lights and indoor trees
62 locals recommend
The Bulls Head
Church StreetKnown for their great stone baked pizza as well as a wonderful and varied menu. You can sit in the atmospheric old world pub area or choose the fabulous and warm back area with twinkling fairy lights and indoor trees
The Boot Inn
12 Boot HillSister pub to The Bull and a great reputation.
Food shops and supermarkets
Tesco Superstore
Kipling DriveLarge superstore with everything you would expect
On the marina next to the main office. Open 7 days a week and great for essentials, fresh produce and some frozen food, Lovely for bits and bobs that you have forgotten as well as wine, spirits and enough for a full meal if you don't want to drive out.
Still Waters Convenience & Gift Shop
Findern LaneOn the marina next to the main office. Open 7 days a week and great for essentials, fresh produce and some frozen food, Lovely for bits and bobs that you have forgotten as well as wine, spirits and enough for a full meal if you don't want to drive out.
Also has a local Sainsburys inside for all your essentials. A five minute drive from the Marina
Dobbies Garden Centre
Burton RoadAlso has a local Sainsburys inside for all your essentials. A five minute drive from the Marina
Food shops and supermarkets
Asda Sinfin Superstore
Arleston LaneLarge supermarket with some smaller shops and a chemist nearby
Closest small supermarket with everything you expect from a local Co op. Parking behind.
The Co-operative Food - Willington
Repton RoadClosest small supermarket with everything you expect from a local Co op. Parking behind.