Jennifer’s guidebook
Sightseeing
With its fabulous Pavilion, Gardens and Opera House as well as shops and cafes, this is a great day out. Buxton's markets run most days at the top of the road above the gardens. The Crescent by the old Baths has been completely renovated and is stunning.
221 locals recommend
Buxton
With its fabulous Pavilion, Gardens and Opera House as well as shops and cafes, this is a great day out. Buxton's markets run most days at the top of the road above the gardens. The Crescent by the old Baths has been completely renovated and is stunning.
At the heart of the area, Bakewell is a market town with many shops, cafes and attractions. Visit the famous Pudding Pie Shop. Walk up to the old station and along the Monsal trail to Hassop station for gifts & cafe.
375 locals recommend
Bakewell
At the heart of the area, Bakewell is a market town with many shops, cafes and attractions. Visit the famous Pudding Pie Shop. Walk up to the old station and along the Monsal trail to Hassop station for gifts & cafe.
Entry to the house and formal gardens are chargeable but well worth a visit, or book for one of their many events, particularly the country fair. More extensive gardens are available to walk around freely and still offer incredible scenery. Walk to Pilsley for lunch at the fabulous Devonshire arms.
698 locals recommend
Chatsworth House
Entry to the house and formal gardens are chargeable but well worth a visit, or book for one of their many events, particularly the country fair. More extensive gardens are available to walk around freely and still offer incredible scenery. Walk to Pilsley for lunch at the fabulous Devonshire arms.
Haddon Hall
An interesting historic house, somewhat smaller than Chatsworth .
Home of the historic Peveril Castle but also many fabulous Pubs and gift shops, quite 'touristy' and parking can be tight but walking is possible from Tideswell for the fit.
186 locals recommend
Castleton
Home of the historic Peveril Castle but also many fabulous Pubs and gift shops, quite 'touristy' and parking can be tight but walking is possible from Tideswell for the fit.
The outdoor Lido at Hathersage is a popular venue and heated! The main street is full of excellent eateries and outdoor gear shops.
74 locals recommend
Hathersage Swimming Pool
Oddfellows RoadThe outdoor Lido at Hathersage is a popular venue and heated! The main street is full of excellent eateries and outdoor gear shops.
A great place to start your walk, the gardens are generally pathed for those looking for an easier walk. For the more adventurous, walk to the Grouse Inn for a stop then circle back. Good cafe at Longshaw and parking free to NT members.
34 locals recommend
Longshaw Estate - National Trust
A great place to start your walk, the gardens are generally pathed for those looking for an easier walk. For the more adventurous, walk to the Grouse Inn for a stop then circle back. Good cafe at Longshaw and parking free to NT members.
Food scene
A luxurious upmarket restaurant in the centre of Tideswell, fabulous menu and cocktails. The sweet spot is Sunday lunch.
38 locals recommend
The Merchant's Yard
Saint John's RoadA luxurious upmarket restaurant in the centre of Tideswell, fabulous menu and cocktails. The sweet spot is Sunday lunch.
A short walk out of Tideswell, The Anchor has undergone a complete refurbishment. The beer is good as is the food. We can highly recommend the Steak & kidney pudding and Sticky toffee pudding!
6 locals recommend
The Anchor Inn
Four Lanes EndA short walk out of Tideswell, The Anchor has undergone a complete refurbishment. The beer is good as is the food. We can highly recommend the Steak & kidney pudding and Sticky toffee pudding!
One of our favourite pubs, walk from Tideswell or stop off after the 'Cressbrook round' walk. Quirky, old fashioned pub with good beer and food.
31 locals recommend
Red Lion Inn
Church LaneOne of our favourite pubs, walk from Tideswell or stop off after the 'Cressbrook round' walk. Quirky, old fashioned pub with good beer and food.
The food and drink here are excellent at a very reasonable price, cakes are amazing. Attached to it is an Aladdin's cave of giftware, get lost for hours!
7 locals recommend
The Eating House
Calver BridgeThe food and drink here are excellent at a very reasonable price, cakes are amazing. Attached to it is an Aladdin's cave of giftware, get lost for hours!
Just at the bottom of Sunny Bank Lane, this is our ‘local’.
Recently under new management, the menu has had an upgrade & now serves great food. The beer is good too.
The Horse & Jockey
Just at the bottom of Sunny Bank Lane, this is our ‘local’.
Recently under new management, the menu has had an upgrade & now serves great food. The beer is good too.