The romantic ruins of Peveril Castle stand on a hilltop high above the pretty village of Castleton in the heart of the Peak District. Mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, this is one of England’s earliest Norman fortresses. It’s one of only 48 castles recorded at that time, and the only one in Derbyshire. Its historical significance is recognised by the fact that it’s a protected Scheduled Ancient Monument, designated to be of international importance.
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70 Best Days Out in the Peak District: Padley Gorge
The truly beautiful wooded ravine known as Padley Gorge is only a stone’s throw from civilisation, but it feels like another world entirely. Located on the border between Derbyshire and Yorkshire, it lies at the eastern edge of the Peak District National Park. Padley Gorge is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), recognised in 1972 as being “the best example of the remnant oak and birch woodland that once covered much of the edges of the gritstone uplands of the Peak District.” Here, ancient trees grow along gentle slopes, forming the most wonderful twisted shapes, and in the valley below a clear stream,...
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70 Best Days Out in the Peak District: Gulliver’s Kingdom, Matlock
For those with younger families, the wonderful theme park of Gulliver’s Kingdom in Matlock Bath is a real treat. It’s especially designed for children aged between 2 and 13, with a wide range of rides, attractions and themed areas – from the Western World to Smuggler’s Wharf. There’s an exciting Log Flume and Drop Tower, as well as a Log Roller Coaster and a Pirate Ship. Aspiring digger drivers will also love the JCB Zone in Lilliput Land!
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70 Best Days Out in the Peak District: A Riverside Walk
The Peak District is blessed with hundreds of beautiful rivers and streams that wind through stunning countryside and shady woodlands. From the peaceful banks of the Rivers Wye and Derwent, to the spectacular courses over rocky drops of Wyming Brook and Burbage Brook, you’ll find no shortage of watery inspiration here. There are few things as restorative as walking alongside running water, not just for the diversity of wildlife and the beauty of the landscape, but for the sheer feelgood factor of being immersed in nature.
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70 Best Days Out in the Peak District: Blue John Cavern
The Blue John Cavern in Castleton is home to 8 of the 14 known varieties of Blue John Stone, where it’s been mined for centuries. During the winter months miners still descend deep into the tunnels here, armed with traditional picks and shovels, in search of the beautiful stone. This is then cleaned and polished to be made into jewellery and ornamental objects. Guided tours of the cavern are conducted at short regular intervals. Each tour lasts around an hour and gives a wonderful insight into these magnificent natural cave systems. The famous Blue John Stone can be seen in its natural state, along with...
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Elvaston Castle £35 Million Restoration Project
Elvaston Castle ready for action with scene-stealing £35m restoration Film fans know it as the location of the famous nude wrestling scene in Ken Russell’s 1969 classic version of DH Lawrence's Women in Love’. Now Derbyshire’s Elvaston Castle and its historic landscape are one step closer to realising an ambitious £35m transformation plan. Credit DCC (Derbyshire County Council) Fifty years after actors Oliver Reed and Alan Bates famously grappled each other in the castle’s Hall of the Fair Star, Elvaston Castle & Garden Trust (ECGT), in partnership with Derbyshire County Council, is preparing planning applications to restore the 321-acre estate, including its many listed buildings...
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Wardlow Mires: The Shadow of the Gallows
There is a wealth of hidden history in the Peak District, with so much more than first meets the eye to almost every hill, moor and quiet village lane. At Let's Go Peak District we love sharing the mysterious tales of this area with you, so we're delighted to be collaborating with community heritage group Peak in the Past to bring you fascinating accounts from the region's history. Wardlow Mires: Shadows of the Gallows Our friends at Peak in the Past have really pulled out all the stops with this fascinating tale of Peak District history. Not a written article this time, but a compelling...
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70 Best Days Out in the Peak District: Edensor
There’s only one place in the Peak District where you can find a Georgian mansion, an Italian-style villa, a Swiss cottage and a miniature castle all on the same street, and that’s Edensor! This pretty little village lies within the Chatsworth Estate in Derbyshire. It’s a picture-perfect place, with its eclectic mix of housing styles laid out around a wide village green, in the centre of which stands the graceful church of St Peter’s.
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70 Best Days Out in the Peak District: Hathersage
Located in the beautiful Hope Valley and surrounded on all sides by spectacular scenery, the pretty village of Hathersage is a great place to spend a day! The village boasts a collection of vibrant shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants, and there are great countryside walks in literally all directions.
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70 Best Days Out in the Peak District: Cromford
The lovely village of Cromford lies on the edge of the Peak District in the Derwent Valley between Matlock and Wirksworth in Derbyshire. It is perhaps best known for its connection with the renowned industrialist Richard Arkwright, who built Cromford Mills in 1771.
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