Bradfield: A Historic Village on the Edge of the Peak District The village of Bradfield lies just 7 miles out of Sheffield but is surrounded by beautiful, wild moorland countryside, on the border of the South Yorkshire Peak District. It has the distinction of being the largest civil parish in England, although in fact it is made up of two villages, High Bradfield, which is situated on the hillside, and Low Bradfield, which sits down in the valley alongside the River Loxley. Planning a visit? Our comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know, from top attractions and walking routes to practical tips for making...
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Easter Holidays in the Peak District
Easter Holidays in the Peak District The Peak District National Park is a fantastic place to explore at any time of the year, but Spring is especially beautiful and the Easter Holidays provide lots of eggs-citing opportunities to have fun here with your families. So grab your chicks and check out our pick of the best events and attractions in and around the Peak District to enjoy over Easter! Chatsworth Enjoy the school holidays at Chatsworth for a family fun day out in the garden, farmyard and playground. All activities are included within the normal admission price, unless otherwise stated. Easter Egg Hunts 28 March...
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Stoney Middleton
Stoney Middleton: A Hidden Gem in the Derbyshire Peak District Stoney Middleton is an interesting and pretty village in the Derbyshire Peak District, much of which might be missed by those who drive swiftly through it on the A623. Those who take the time to detour away from the main road with its dark, overhanging cliffs, however, will be rewarded with a wealth of beautiful buildings, little lanes lined with stone cottages, a very unusual octagonal church, and even a little brook running through the streets. Planning a visit? Our comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know, from top attractions and walking routes to...
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Hulme End
Hulme End: A Pretty Village on the Manifold Valley Hulme End is a small but pretty village, situated on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire Peak District border beside the River Manifold. It is surrounded by beautiful White Peak countryside, characterised by rolling green hills and ancient dry stone walls. Planning a visit? Our comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know, from top attractions and walking routes to practical tips for making the most of your trip to this beautiful Staffordshire village. Hulme End – a pretty village on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border Railway History Hulme End was once the northern terminus of the Leek and Manifold Valley Light...
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Wormhill
Wormhill: A Pretty Village with a Grisly Wolf-Hunting History The pretty village of Wormhill lies in Derbyshire, surrounded by the most stunning Peak District countryside. Planning a visit? Our comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know, from top attractions and walking routes to practical tips for making the most of your trip to this beautiful Derbyshire village. Wormhill – a pretty village surrounded by stunning Peak District countryside Ancient History and Wolf Hunting Wormhill is an ancient settlement, mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, at which time it reportedly contained 20 acres of meadow. The name is originally thought to have derived from...
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Earl Sterndale
Earl Sterndale: A Pretty Village in the Upper Dove Valley The small but pretty village of Earl Sterndale is situated amid beautiful Peak District countryside in the Upper Dove Valley in Derbyshire, close to the Staffordshire border. It is a popular base for walkers, lying in the foothills of the distinctive Parkhouse and Chrome Hills, and within pleasant walking distance of Dovedale. Planning a visit? Our comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know, from top attractions and walking routes to practical tips for making the most of your trip to this beautiful Derbyshire village. Earl Sterndale – a pretty village in the Upper Dove...
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Grindon
Grindon: A Pretty Village in the Staffordshire Peak District Grindon is a very pretty village in the Staffordshire Peak District, on the southern edges of the National Park. It lies to one end of the Manifold Valley, surrounded by stunning White Peak countryside. Planning a visit? Our comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know, from top attractions and walking routes to practical tips for making the most of your trip to this beautiful Staffordshire village. Grindon – a pretty village in the Staffordshire Peak District Ancient History Grindon is an ancient village, mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. The origins of the name...
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Butterton
Butterton: A Peaceful Doubly Thankful Village in the Staffordshire Peak District The pretty village of Butterton lies in the Staffordshire Peak District, just four miles south of the market town of Leek. Many of the buildings in the village are lined with pretty sandstone cottages, and a substantial ford (Hoo Brook) runs through the centre along a cobbled street. Planning a visit? Our comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know, from top attractions and walking routes to practical tips for making the most of your trip to this beautiful Staffordshire village. Butterton – a peaceful village in the Staffordshire Peak District Mining History Like...
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Cycle of Success – Pedal Peak District
Pedal Peak District - a Cycle Friendly Peak District Pedal Peak District The Peak District is now more cycle-friendly than ever before, following more than 24 months of work through the Pedal Peak District for Business project. Within the Derbyshire area of the Peak District, the project has been working with businesses to raise awareness of how to boost cycling tourism. The £350,000 Pedal Peak District project, led by Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA) was funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), PDNPA and Derbyshire Dales District Council (DDDC) until 31 March 2019. The Pedal Peak project was part of the wider £1.49 million...
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Sheldon
Sheldon: A Gem of a Village in the Derbyshire Peak District The small village of Sheldon in the Derbyshire Peak District, perched high above the River Wye, is an absolute gem. Surrounded by stunning White Peak limestone countryside, it is a cluster of characterful stone cottages on a hill, mostly built along one single lane. Planning a visit? Our comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know, from top attractions and walking routes to practical tips for making the most of your trip to this beautiful Derbyshire village. Sheldon – a gem of a village perched high above the River Wye Ancient History and Lead...
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