The spa town of Buxton on the edge of the Peak District is a brilliant place to spend a day while in this area. It really does offer something for everyone, with stunning Georgian architecture, beautiful parks, indulgent spas, great shops, top-class theatre, and fantastic dining. For the kids there are caves to wonder at, woodland trails to explore, and a Go Ape experience with thrilling aerial rope walks.
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70 Best Days Out in the Peak District: Buxton Opera House
Buxton Opera House is located in the heart of the elegant spa town of Buxton, on the edge of the Peak District National Park. A famous landmark in the area, it's a stunningly beautiful Edwardian theatre and one of the country's finest examples of theatre design by the great architect Frank Matcham. Buxton Opera House is one of Britain's leading receiving theatres and presents around 450 performances each year including dance, comedy, children's shows, drama, musical concerts, pantomime and opera, as well as a great programme of Fringe Theatre and Community events.
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70 Best Days Out in the Peak District: Carsington Water
The beautiful reservoir of Carsington Water lies on the edge of the Peak District near Ashbourne. It’s the ninth largest reservoir in England and covers a whopping 300 hectares (741 acres); 700 football pitches could fit on the surface! It's a fabulous place to spend a day, being a perfect location for walking, cycling, bird-watching, fishing and a wide range of water sports.
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70 Best Days Out in the Peak District: Castleton
We believe that a day in the lovely village of Castleton in Derbyshire is a must for all visitors to the Peak District National Park. It’s surrounded by beautiful scenery, nestled in the hills of the Hope Valley, and there’s something here to suit pretty much everyone. There are no less than four impressive show caverns to please adventurous kids of all ages, and visitors who prefer a gentle pace of exploration will enjoy wandering the narrow lanes, browsing the independent shops and sampling the fare in the many tea rooms, restaurants and pubs.
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70 Best Days Out in the Peak District: Chatsworth House
The jewel in the Peak District’s crown, Chatsworth House is a magnificent English country house set in over 1,000 acres of parkland on the outskirts of Bakewell in Derbyshire. There’s more than enough for a full day out here, with plenty to keep the whole family happy.
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70 Best Days Out in the Peak District: Coombs Dale
The Peak District National Park is full of the most wonderful dales, but Coombs Dale is a particularly special gem. For a start, it's virtually unknown - to most visitors and even to many residents of the neighbouring villages - so you’re almost guaranteed to find peace and quiet here.
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70 Best Days Out in the Peak District: Crich Tramway Village
A day out at Crich Tramway Village, located just a short distance from the lovely town of Matlock, is a fabulous way to spend some time, with plenty to keep the whole family happy - including the dog! It's home to the National Tramway Museum, which takes you through a hundred years of tramway development from 1860 – 1960, and also features a beautifully-recreated period village, complete with a vintage pub, café and olde-worlde shops.
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