T e Peak District - which straddles areas of Derbyshire, Cheshire and Yorkshire - and neighbouring Leicestershire and Not inghamshire, of ers plenty to see and do amongst its moors, dales, rivers and springs. If you hold an af ection for this region, or are seeking to discover it, a holiday home can provide the best base.
You will have one of the country’s largest national parks – with its large range of at ractions and activity options at your doorstep; many of them a massive hit with kids, or of interest to older generations.
No other area of England boasts so much variety, and all of it just crying out to be discovered.
There is a reason why the Peak District has held an allure for writers and poets for hundreds of years. Make no mistake; this is a rugged and forbidding landscape in parts, but the magnifi cence of these moorlands, the prettiness of their villages, and the splendour of their historic houses confound the lure for holiday makers. A vacation here puts you within close proximity of some of the country’s best walking trails, but you needn’t be lost in the wilderness, thanks to the guidance of visitor centres at Bakewell, Castleton, Derwent & Edale.
Around the Peak District, there are many locations of interest in Derbyshire. To the south east, lies Matlock with the famous Heights of Abraham cable car and the vintage Crich Tramway Village. Derbyshire has a long history of mining – you’ll see the evidence in the Peak District Mining Museum.
Our top 5 things to do in the area: 1
Glide through the air at Alton Towers
Break free from Earth’s atmosphere and glide through the air on their iconic fl ying roller coaster, Galactica. Tel: 0371 222 3330
www.altontowers.com 3
Scale the Heights of Abraham
Take the cable car and enjoy the view from the top of this hilltop park, looking down over Matlock Bath. Tel: 01629 582 365
www.heightsofabraham.com 5
Check in at Chatsworth House
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One of the most magnifi cent stately homes in the country. Survey the paintings and sculptures inside and picnic in the gardens. Tel: 01246 565300
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Drive at Donington Park Circuit
This race circuit hosts a Superbike World Championship round, and off ers “driving experiences’ open to amateur drivers. Tel: 0843 453 9000
www.donington-park.co.uk 4
Drink up at the National Brewery Centre
Further your understanding (and enjoyment!) of beer at the National Brewery Centre, with its guided tours and museum. Tel: 01283 532 880
www.nationalbrewerycentre.co.uk
Moving west is Buxton, home of Poole’s Cavern, a two million year-old limestone cave, and Derby Kedleston Hall, an 820 acre park land and English country house.
While they can’t compete with the sheer size of the Peak District, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire can certainly off er a fair share of outdoor attractions to the holiday home owner. Charnwood Forest is a picturesque, rocky upland tract dotted with former mining villages. It's full of public access areas which off er recreational pursuits from hill walking to rock climbing. Sherwood Forest is another which is famous for its historical association with Robin Hood. Then there is Bradgate Park, which includes the only medieval deer park in the East Midlands, and the unusual plants of the Cropston Reservoir.
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