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…
Hope Valley Ice Cream is based at Thorpe Farm in the Hope Valley. This is a family-run farm that has been milking here for generations; in fact over 300 years! And they make some of the best homemade ice-cream in the Peak District. The farm is primarily a working farrm. It’s important to remember this…
Discover the best Peak District pub walks, perfect for families, four-legged friends, and muddy boots alike. The Peak District is known for it’s characterful pubs, oozing with local charm. Almost every village has a pub (or three!) and a visit to the Peak District isn’t complete without a homecooked pub meal, washed down with a…
The days are getting shorter and there’s a chill in the air. Hot chocolate season is here, and that warm cup of cocoa has replaced the homemade ice-cream bribe on our Peak District family walks. Added marshmallows and whipped cream are a must, of course, for that perfect hug in a mug to warm up…
Brick Corner is now closed and there are no plans to reopen 🥺 If your kids are Lego fans, then a visit to the family-run Brick Corner café in Buxton is an absolute must. Here there are boxes galore of Lego for your kids to play with and let their imaginations go wild, whilst parents…
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…