Matlock Bath is often referred to as Derbyshire-on-Sea and it’s certainly not short of attractions for the whole family. A welcome addition to the high street is Bonkers Illuminations Golf, which brings the seaside favourite pastime of mini-golf into the town. In the heart of Matlock Bath, Bonkers is a fun-filled venue, with nine holes …
On the very edge of Stafforshire’s Peak District, within touching distance of the Roaches and Ramshaw Rocks, is the unimposing Three Horseshoes Country Inn. This may look like a standard country pub, but adjoined is a small spa with a rather unique range of relaxation options, including a cedar plunge pool and a Peak District …
Based in Edale, Amerron Acres CIC is a small equestrian centre specialising in activities and therapies to support humans with their mental health. With a range of experiences available for both adults and children, the centre offers the opportunity to spend time amongst the horses, learning and being outdoors without a focus being put on …
Shining Tor is the highest hill in Cheshire’s Peak District at 559 metres, yet this walk allows you to feel on top of the world without too much of an uphill challenge. Indeed, this Shining Tor walk is one of the best view walks in the Peak District and a great Peak District trig point …
The Dale Dike Reservoir walk oozes with calm and tranquillity as you amble through woodland and meadows following the water’s edge. Waves gently lap against the sandy shores, twisted old trees grow as close to the reservoir as possible, and the sky reflects upon the water; you can’t help but feel relaxed on this Peak District …
For those rare date days, why not treat yourselves at one of the most romantic restaurants in the Peak District? The Peak District is blessed with a wide range of eateries. Regular readers and visitors to the Peak District will be familiar with the area’s cosy pubs, most of which are really family friendly and …
The High Peak Trail in the Derbyshire Peak District follows the old railway trackbed from Dowlow, near Buxton, to Cromford. This circular Minninglow walk starts by following the trail at Minninglow, high up on the embankment, before cutting through the hillside. Kids will love playing in the old quarry and finding leftover sections of the …
Featuring the best Peak District walks from train stations and bus stops for families On sunny weekends and school holidays, parking in the Peak District can often be an absolute nightmare, and we always advise arriving before 10am to guarantee a parking spot. But if you want to avoid the parking dramas, why not ride …
The Peak District is a wonderful natural playground for kids and the best ‘apparatus’ has to be the huge boulders, which are perfect for climbing and scrambling over. In fact, we often find that the family walks kids love the most are those with areas to play on boulders. Plus there are huge benefits to …
Synonymous with delicious tarts and puddings, Bakewell is a bustling market town in the heart of the White Peak and a superb base for a family walk. With Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall on the doorstep, as well as the Monsal Trail, there are some lovely circular Bakewell walks that start and end in the …