If you’re planning a visit to the Peak District and want to know more about the area, then check out these top facts about the Peak District! You can also download for free some Peak District themed activity sheets for kids here. 16 facts about the Peak District 1. The Peak District was officially the…
In 1665 a flea-infested bundle of cloth arrived from London for the local tailor of Eyam. This bundle led to the spread of the bubonic plague throughout the village. Following subsequent deaths, the rector Reverend William Mompesson advised the entire village to quarantine itself to prevent the spread of the disease to neighbouring villages (a rather…
One of the charms of the Peak District are the old pubs and cosy cafes. They are the perfect place to retreat after a long bike ride or family hike in the hills, to warm up by the fire and enjoy a hearty meal. Indeed, you may have tried one of our Peak District pub…
Blind corners and steep hills mean that the narrow country lanes of the Peak District are not really suitable for a family bike ride. But thanks to old railway tracks criss-crossing the National Park that have been transformed into gravel paths, there are a handful of traffic-free flat(ish) trails that make for some easy Peak…
Perched high above the ‘plague village’ of Eyam is a small turreted castle, which has been an Eyam youth hostel since 1972. For those families looking for budget family accommodation in the National Park, Peak District YHAs are perfect. Learn about the harrowing and brave history of this village that quarantined itself during the bubonic…