Peak District Christmas markets are the perfect way to kick off the festive season in the UK’s oldest National Park. Browse local artisan crafts and sip mulled wine as you sway along or tap your toe to local musicians playing Good King Wenceslas. Here in the Peak District, the Christmas Market season kicks off at …
Sadly, Pumpkin Corner will not be open for the 2024 season due to the poor growing season. If your based in the South of the Peak District over the spooky season, then Pumpkin Corner, just 3 miles from Ashbourne, is the place to go for pumpkin picking. Andy and Meg, who run the event, really …
UPDATE: Village Pumpkins in Barlow is now closed for the season. Pumpkin picking has become a big tradition for many families on the build up to Halloween (nicely timed with October half term), and we absolutely love it! Dressed in wellies, it’s guaranteed fun for littles one as they weave their wheelbarrow through the fields …
Looking for some spooky spectacular fun this coming Peak District October half term and over the Autumn term? Autumn is such a wonderful time of year anyway in the Peak District with long walks amongst Mother Nature’s rusty hues and hot chocolates in cosy pubs and cafes. And when you add in the excitement of …
Chatsworth House is one of the grandest estates in the UK and the jewel of the Peak District. Set in expansive parkland where wild deer roam and backed by wooded hills, it’s been chosen as Britain’s favourite country house several times, and it’s an absolute must do if you’re looking for things to do in …
An open air swimming pool is perhaps one of the last things you would expect in a Peak District village. But thanks to a local business man and philanthropist, Mr George Lawrence, Hathersage has had it’s very own outdoor pool since the 1936, and it’s heated! With views of Stanage Edge, Hathersage Church and the surrounding …
Have you heard about Thornbridge Gardens and Café? Sat just off the Monsal Trail near Great Longstone, it has become one of the best Peak District activities for families with little ones. 12 acres of quirky and quintessentially English gardens surround the grand Thornbridge Hall, dotted with statues and temples, and bursting with colour. But …
Matlock Meadows is unfortunately closed to the public until further notice. As a result, the ice cream parlour is closed, and visitors can no longer access the play areas or see the farm animals. Just a five minute drive from Matlock, Matlock Meadows Farm is a really lovely place to stop into for a couple …
Are you nervous of bumping into cows on your Peak District walk? Here we share the best family walks in the Peak District where you are very unlikely to meet any cows. The Peak District National Park is 86% farmland, which is used mostly for grazing sheep or cattle. This means that there’s a good …
Perched on a steep hillside overlooking the tourist town of Matlock Bath (sometimes referred to as ‘Derbyshire-on-Sea‘) is Gulliver’s Kingdom Matlock. Whilst it may not live up to the expectations of Alton Towers‘ big, adrenaline rides, there’s a dated charm to this small park and it’s especially suited to primary aged kids. Featuring 19 rides, …