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Kid Friendly Walks in the Peak District

If you are looking for some kid friendly activities near the Peak District, look no further than a nice walking route! Believe it or not the Peak District is incredibly child friendly, with a wide variety of different things for kids to do in the area.   Here are some of our favorite child-friendly walking…

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Best Days Out in the Peak District

Best Days Out in the Peak District With so many spectacular places to visit in the Peak District it can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming. It’s for that reason, we put together this list of some of our favorite places to visit in the Peak District.   Chatsworth House Sat on over 1000 acres of…

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Best Christmas Markets in the Peak District

Best Christmas Markets in the Peak District If you’re looking for the perfect christmas present for somebody, or even if you just fancy a stroll, definitely check out some of the christmas markets located throughout the Peak District this winter time. Castleton Christmas Market Castleton is one of the best decorated villages in the Peak…

Autumn Dog Walk

Best Autumn Walks in the Peak District

Best Autumn Walks in the Peak District The Peak District is beautiful at any time of year, though for many Autumn is the best time to enjoy the Peak District due to the beautiful colours and quiet country lanes. Here are some of our favourite Autumnal walking routes throughout the Peak District.   Wyming Brook…

The History of Chatsworth House

The History of Chatsworth House In today’s blog post we are going to be taking a look at one of our favourite parts of the Peak District, Chatsworth House. This Grade I stately manor dates all the way back to the 1500s! During that time it has passed through many different hands. Why is Chatsworth…

Cromford Canal With Boat

Things to do in Cromford

Things to do in Cromford A natural heritage site, Cromford is maybe best known for its connection with Richard Arkwright, an entrepreneur during the industrial revolution, along with Cromford Mills, the factory he built. It’s a nice, peaceful part of the Peak District with plenty to do and see. Here are some of our top…

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Things to do in Bakewell

Things to do in Bakewell Monsal Trail Follow this traffic free trail through some of the Peak District’s best limestone dales. The route runs between Bakewell and Blackwell Mill along the old Midland Railway Line.  Haddon Hall Once the main residence for the dukes of Rutland, this country manor was built between the 13th and…