Poole’s Cavern is a spectacular limestone cavern in the graceful spa town of Buxton, on the edge of the Peak District. This wonderful all-weather visitor attraction has been delighting tourists for hundreds of years, who travel from all over the world to marvel at the beautifully-illuminated chambers, rock formations and underground streams. The whole family can enjoy a day out here, touring the underground world on paved walkways with knowledgeable guides to help you understand the views around you.
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70 Best Days Out in the Peak District: Eyam
A day out in the beautiful village of Eyam is the perfect choice for visitors to this part of the Peak District. Set in a stunning location, surrounded by wonderful Derbyshire countryside, Eyam has a fascinating and inspiring history, reminders of which lie around every corner. Eyam today is a pretty, characterful village, with a range of small shops and cafés, a beautiful Jacobean Hall that's open to the public, a wonderful pub, a Museum and a small Visitor Information Centre.
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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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70 Best Days Out in the Peak District: Kinder Scout
At 2,087 feet high, Kinder Scout is the highest point in the Peak District National Park, and one of the few true mountains in the region, although it's far more of a high moorland plateau than a traditional mountain. The views from its edges are awe-inspiring in the truest sense of the words. Walking to the summit from the little village of Edale takes the traveller through a huge variation in landscape and perfectly illustrates the diversity of the Peak District.
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70 Best Days Out in the Peak District: Bakewell
The picture-perfect town of Bakewell in Derbyshire is often referred to as the ancient capital of the Peak District, and it’s the only town that lies wholly within the boundary of the National Park. Bakewell is a relatively small market town with a population of less than 5,000, but its peaceful setting on the River Wye and its wealth of historic buildings, shops and restaurants make it a very popular destination for visitors. We think it’s a wonderful place to explore, with pretty riverside walks, narrow lanes and hidden courtyards.
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PsychicBread – Snow! (1930’s Peak District)
Mark Gwynne Jones & PsychicBread - Snow! (1930's Peak District) Snow! See vintage footage of Peakland winters, set to a musical snow poem by Mark Gwynne Jones and PsychicBread. Film edit and concept by Andy Mckay. This is an extract from: Snow! - Chapter 2 of Voices From The Peak 'The fascinating quest of the poet Mark Gwynne Jones. An array of audio odysseys... and some marvellous Derbyshire reflections' Ann Treneman, The Times
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70 Best Days Out in the Peak District: Haddon Hall
Haddon Hall is rightly acclaimed as one of the most beautiful medieval manor houses in the whole of England, and we believe it’s an absolute must-see for any visitor to the Peak District. Its castellated stone walls are covered with ivy and climbing roses, and its perfect setting overlooking the River Wye is straight out of a romantic fairytale. Parts of Haddon Hall date back to the 12th Century and it is very well-preserved, with most of it unchanged since the days of Henry VIII. The rooms at Haddon all offer fascinating glimpses into its history, with the Banqueting Hall, Chapel and Kitchens being of...
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70 Best Days Out in the Peak District: A Walk Around Ladybower Reservoir
Ladybower Reservoir is one of three large reservoirs located in the beautiful Upper Derwent Valley in the Peak District. It's surrounded by wonderful countryside and, at 5.5 miles, our easy circular walk around part of its shores is a great way to spend a day, especially with a picnic (no barbecues please) or a meal at the nearby Yorkshire Bridge Inn afterwards.
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70 Best Days Out in the Peak District: Thor’s Cave
A trip to the magnificent natural cavern of Thor’s Cave is an unforgettable experience for those visiting the beautiful Manifold Valley in the Staffordshire Peak District. The huge arched entrance is set in a steep limestone crag and is easily visible (and quite accessible) from the path below.
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70 Best Days Out in the Peak District: Mam Tor
Mam Tor, literally meaning ‘Mother Hill’, is an iconic peak just outside the pretty Peak District village of Castleton in Derbyshire. The views from the top are well worth the walk - taking in the whole of the Hope Valley on one side and the whole of the Edale Valley to Kinder Scout and the Derwent Moors on the other.
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