Local Attractions
Attractions
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Horse Riding - At Darley Dale and Hazelwood
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Rock Climbing in Cressbrook
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Fishing - Close by at Alton Manor (Wirksworth), Belper Ponds and Carsington Reservoir. Local tackle shops available in Matlock and Belper.
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Cycling - for information about cycling in Derbyshire. Local cycle hire at Middleton Top
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Golfing - Full list of courses in Derbyshire
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Birdwatching - in Derbyshire. Local parties catered for by prior arrangement
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High Peak Trail & Cromford Canal and Middleton Top Visitor Centre
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Matlock Bath
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Carsington Reservoir - Visitor centre with permanent exhibition. Water Sports Centre.
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Wirksworth - An ancient Lead Mining town
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Ashbourne - A colourful and historic town
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Bakewell - With one of the oldest markets in the area, held every Monday
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Buxton - natural springs and university town of Derbyshire
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The National Tramway Museum - See trams in period settings at Crich, Matlock
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Sally Mosley. Guided walk run regularly in the area
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Northern Light Cinema at Wirksworth www.thenorthernlightcinema.co.uk. Booking on line essential.
Restaurants
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Old Smithy in Monyash, great eating and entertainment
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The Tavern at Tansley, historic country inn, high quality locally sourced food
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La Caverna in Matlock Bath. Excellent value. Must book: 01629 55635
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Stones Restaurant 1a Dale Road Matlock 01629 56061. Book early.
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Miners Arms Inn at Milltown, Ashover S45 0HA. Excellent value but must book: 01246 590218
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The 50s American Diner, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, Derbyshire (01283 220050)
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Vanilla Kitchen at Tideswell 01298 871 519 recently won Peak District awards for their food - Great Taste Awards 2009
Derbyshire
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Dovedale
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White Peak
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Millers Dale
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Monsal Dale
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Chee Dale
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Manifold Valley
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Staffordshire Moorlands
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Lathkill Dale
Museums, Historic Houses and Gardens
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Chatsworth House and Grounds
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Sudbury Hall (Museum of Childhood)
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Wirksworth Heritage Centre
Theme Parks
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Gulliver's Kingdom (children's playground)
Shopping
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McAuthur Glen Designer Outlet (Junction 28 on M1)
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Sheffield Meadow Hall
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Nottingham
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Denby Pottery
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Wirksworth Market Day is Tuesday
Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Awards 2022
1 = Gold, 2 = Silver & 3 = Bronze
Experience of the year
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Pure Outdoor Ltd
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Landal Darwin Forest, Matlock
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Drive Dad's Car, Great British Car Journey
Nominated for 2023
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myGuidedWalks
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Pendragon Project Team Adventures
Pub of the Year
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The Devonshire Arms, Pilsley
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The Prince of Wales, Baslow
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The Yorkshire Bridge Inn, Bamford
Nominated for 2023
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The Blind Bull, Little Hucklow
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The George, Hathersage
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The Scotsman's Pack Country Inn, Hathersage
Taste of the Peak District & Derbyshire Award
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Fisher's Baslow Hall
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The Cavendish Hotel, Baslow
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The George, Alstonefield
Nominated for 2023
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The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop, Bakewell
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The Maynard, Grindleford
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Red Lion Restaurant at Peak Edge Hotel, Chesterfield
Visitor Attraction of the Year
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Matlock Farm Park, Matlock
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Treak Cliff Tavern, Castleton
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Bluebell Dairy Ltd, Spondon
Nominated for 2023
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Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath
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Thornbridge Estate, Bakewell
Resilience & Innovation Award
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Matlock Farm Park, Matlock
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White Peak Distillery, Ambergate
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Treak Cliff Tavern, Castleton