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Useful links for local attractions

Local Attractions

• Horse Riding - At Darley Dale and Hazelwood
• Rock Climbing
• Fishing - Close by at Alton Manor (Wirksworth), Belper Ponds and Carsington Reservoir. Local tackle shops available in Matlock and Belper.
• Cycling - for information about cycling in Derbyshire. Local cycle hire at Middleton Top
• Golfing - Full list of courses in Derbyshire. Nearest golf course at Matlock
• Birdwatching - in Derbyshire. Local parties catered for by prior arrangement
• Arkwright's Mill
• High Peak Trail & Cromford Canal and Middleton Top Visitor Centre
• Matlock Bath
• Carsington Reservoir - Visitor centre with permanent exhibition. Water Sports Centre.
• Wirksworth - An ancient Lead Mining town
• Ashbourne - A colourful and historic town
• Bakewell - With one of the oldest markets in the area, held every Monday
• Buxton - natural springs and university town of Derbyshire
• The National Tramway Museum - See trams in period settings at Crich, Matlock

Local Restaurants

• Country Cottage Restaurant - excellent local restaurant requiring early booking
• Old Smithy in Monyash, great eating and entertainment
• The Tavern at Tansley, historic country inn, high quality locally sourced food
• La Caverna in Matlock Bath. Excellent value. Must book: 01629 55635
• G & T's Restaurant 1a Dale Road Matlock 01629 56061. Book early.
• Miners Arms Inn at Milltown, Ashover S45 0HA. Must book: 01246 590218
• The Strand Restaurant, 43 Dale Road, Matlock. Jazz evenings. 01629 584444

Derbyshire

• Derbyshire - the Peak District
• Dovedale
• Ladybower Reservoir
• Wye Valley
• White Peak
• Millers Dale
• Monsal Dale
• Chee Dale
• Manifold Valley
• Staffordshire Moorlands
• Lathkill Dale

Historic Houses and Gardens

• Chatsworth House and Grounds
• Haddon Hall
• Kedleston Hall
• Hardwick Hall
• Sudbury Hall (Museum of Childhood)
• Biddulph Grange
• Renishaw Hall & Gardens

Theme Parks

• Alton Towers
• Gulliver's Kingdom (children's playground)
• Heights of Abraham Cable Cars
• American Adventure

Shopping

• Masson Mills (Matlock Bath)
• Arkwright Centre (Matlock Bath)
• McAuthur Glen Designer Outlet (Junction 28 on M1)
• Sheffield Meadow Hall
• Nottingham (UK's 5th biggest shopping centre)
• Denby Pottery