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Wander around the many picturesque villages Ashbourne... the finest Georgian Matlock... a spa town in the hills Dales ...to the with their tiny stone cottages, traditional pubs streetscene in Derbyshire Matlock’s award-winning Hall Leys Park lies at the heart of the busy shopping area and colourful gardens. Some of the prettiest Explore the hidden corners of Ashbourne, in Matlock, clustered along roads which radiate out from the central Crown Square. in the ones were built by wealthy estate owners – Visitor Guide a vibrant town with an abundance of high Shoppers can enjoy everything from high street names to specialist individual shops, Osmaston, and for example. Picturesque villages and bustling quality shops clustered around the cobbled with lots of places to eat and drink. From here you can take a riverside stroll, go Others such as Bonsall and owe 2019 historic market towns plus stunning market place and along the main streets of for a ride on a steam train or follow a heritage walking route to view the their growth to the 17c boom in lead mining. grand spa buildings which made Matlock so popular during the Victorian era. scenery and a wealth of splendid the town. Wander down Church Street with houses and gardens – this is the Many have a lovely church at the heart of the its wealth of antique shops to the lovely parish church of St Oswald, past historic almshouses Derbyshire Dales. Part of the Peak village – don’t miss the cathedral-like Church ... dramatic limestone cliffs and a former Elizabethan grammar school. of St John the Baptist at . Set in the dramatic gorge of the River Derwent, District, the landscape ranges from And don’t forget to take home some Matlock Bath offers shops and cafes along a gentle limestone dales to dramatic delicious Ashbourne gingerbread! riverside ‘promenade’ overlooked by towering rocky outcrops and heather limestone cliffs. Take a ride on a cable car up to the moorland. Walkers have an endless Bakewell... gourmet heaven at for spectacular views. Discover choice of waymarked footpaths and the heritage of lead mining at the Peak District Places to visit… Events… Food & Drink cyclists can travel miles along quiet the heart of the Peak District Mining Museum and don’t miss the attractions of lanes or traffic-free former railway Bakewell’s reputation as a ‘foodie capital’ is based the World Heritage Site at lines. Shoppers enjoy wandering on more than its famous Pudding. Events such as including Sir ’s and .

around traditional town centres, Youlgreave the second largest farmers market in UK and the with small independent shops and a popular food festival bring visitors from afar to sample ... hidden gem of the Dales wealth of places to eat and drink. gastronomic delights such as locally reared meats, real ice cream and cheeses from Derbyshire dairy herds Take time to wander in Wirksworth. This hidden gem is an intriguing town to explore with its narrow alleys and lanes, historic buildings and shops. At its heart Enjoy your visit to the Derbyshire and ales from local microbreweries. With several traditional pubs plus award-winning restaurants and sits the beautiful parish church of St Mary, standing in a mini ‘cathedral close’ setting. Dales in the Peak District and come cafes, there is a wide choice of places to eat and drink. Once the centre of Derbyshire’s lead mining industry the town has an unusual mix back again… Bonsall of rather grand buildings combined with small cottages and traditional shops. Don’t miss the acclaimed Wirksworth Festival in September.

Find out more... Visit one of the following Information Centres to help plan your visit. Knowledgeable staff offer information on events, transport, walking and cycling routes, attractions and much more...

Ashbourne Visitor Information Centre Town Hall, Market Place, Ashbourne, DE6 1ES T: 01335 343666 E: [email protected]

Bakewell Visitor Centre The Old Market Hall, Bridge Street, Bakewell, DE45 1DS T: 01629 816558 E: [email protected]

Matlock Information Point Walking in the Dales Riding on the Matlock Station, Matlock, DE4 3NA T: 01629 580381 On two wheels... Get active... E: [email protected] Peak District Mining Museum The Pavilion, Matlock Bath, DE4 3NR T: 01629 583388 [email protected] From the rolling hills and limestone dales of the to the high Cycle Routes… On two feet… On Four Legs… E: heather-clad moorlands of the , this is countryside to enjoy slowly Discover the Derbyshire Dales on two Put on your boots, get out and enjoy the fresh air! Walking is one of the best Take to the saddle on the Dales network of bridleways, old routes, Wirksworth Information Point by bike and hear the birdsong. And with an abundance of cycle-friendly wheels using our four new cycle maps, ways to explore and the Derbyshire Dales has an unrivalled and endless choice quiet lanes and former railway lines. The linear www. Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Wirksworth Station, accommodation, cafes and pubs you will be sure of a warm welcome. perfect for planning a short break. Each of walking routes. The northern half of the area lies within the Peak District, nationaltrail/penninebridleway, Britain’s first national trail for both horse riders Coldwell Street, Wirksworth, DE4 4FB includes five cycle routes, designed to offer Traffic free trails… Britain’s first National Park, with its patchwork of stone walls and sparkling river and cyclists, starts on the near Wirksworth and there is horse box you some of the best places to visit, with valleys. Higher up expanses of heather moorland end abruptly in dramatic parking on the trail by the restored signal box at Hartington. Another waymarked A superb network of traffic free trails (former railway lines) and quiet lanes offer views and refreshment stops on route. gritstone edges offering superb views for walkers. In the southern half of the route for horse riders is the new South Peak Loop www.peakhorsepower. opportunities for cycling unrivalled anywhere in the country. The , the The routes are highlighted on an OS map with Dales the countryside is gentler, with rolling green fields and hedges where co.uk, a 70-mile journey through beautiful varied countryside. Find a place to stay… High Peak Trail and the Monsal Trail are all popular and offer spectacular far-reaching added directions. You can cycle them on a road, wildlife flourishes. Search for availability and book views as you pedal along. All three trails have cycle hire centres on them so you hybrid or mountain bike as they use quiet tarmac online at www.visitpeakdistrict.com can bring your own bike or hire one and maybe even try out a tandem or a trike! roads and former railway lines. Available from Two popular long distance trail walks are the Or try something at a great range of accommodation – Plus, a new stretch of cycle path, part of the White Peak Loop, runs from to visitor information centres or download from and the Derwent Valley Heritage Way. different… from luxury hotels to cosy cottages Matlock, following the route of the Derwent Valley and avoiding the busy . www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/cycleroutes The Limestone Way is a superb 46-mile route across There is a wide range of and away-from-it-all campsites. the heart of the ‘White Peak’, perfect to walk over a few outdoor activities available – Hire a bike… days staying at local accommodation on the way. A colour either to enjoy independently www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/ or to do with the benefit of Ashbourne cycle hire (on the Tissington Trail) Supported by the European Regional Development Fund, guidebook is available from limestoneway www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/cyclehire Peak District National Park Authority, Derbyshire Dales expert instruction. Caving, Cover photos: Cyclists at ; Cromford Mill; Hall Leys Park, Matlock; District Council and Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire. climbing, canoeing and sailing Matlock Bath Illuminations. (on the Monsal Trail, just off the A6) Cycle Hire The Derwent Valley Heritage Way is a 55-mile are just a few – check out www.peakblackwellcyclehire Produced by Derbyshire Dales District Council route stretching from in the north to www.visitpeakdistrict.com Accessible Dales… Town Hall, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3NN www.carsingtonwater.com Shardlow in the south where the River Derwent flows into Water cycle hire for outdoor activity providers E: [email protected] T: 01629 761145 If you’re a wheelchair user or have an accessibility the . A luggage transfer and/or accommodation booking service Station cycle hire (on the Monsal Trail near Bakewell) who can help you try requirement don’t miss out on enjoying the outdoors is available for walkers, see www.brigantesenglishwalks.com. Whilst every effort has been taken compiling this publication and the information it www.hassopstation.co.uk something new. contains, the Council cannot accept responsibility for the services and events shown. on a bicycle. You can hire a hand crank cycle, wheelchair Parsley Hay cycle hire (on the High Peak Trail near Hartington) accessible bike or Boma 7 all-terrain wheelchair from Design by pmgd www.paulmcleangraphicdesign.co.uk Printed by Whittington Moor Printing Works, Chesterfield, 2019 www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/cyclehire Parsley Hay cycle hire centre. Off- road scooters Sailing on Middleton Top cycle hire (on the High Peak Trail near Wirksworth) (‘Trampers’) are also available at both Parsley Hay Follow us on Facebook & Twitter @derbyshiredales www.derbyshire.gov.uk and Middleton Top centres. www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk ‘Jane Eyre’ at Cromford, part of the Derwent Arc Leisure, Matlock Bradwell well dressing detail © Chatsworth House Trust Valley Mills World Heritage Site A great day out... Swim & gym... Floral Dales...

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Stately splendour… Travel back in time… Leisure centres in the four Dales towns (Ashbourne, Beautiful floral displays... The magnificent rooms and landscaped gardens of Slow down and take travel slowly to really enjoy Bakewell, Matlock and Wirksworth) offer a range Take a peek behind private garden walls at village Open Gardens weekends, Chatsworth 4 feature regularly in period films and were the surrounding countryside. Peak Rail 10 offers of facilities including swimming pools, fitness suites discover a Well Dressing - unique works of art are a centuries old tradition in instantly recognisable in ‘’, whilst nearby rides on steam trains from Matlock, whilst the and classes. Matlock’s superb Arc Leisure is the most which colourful pictures are created out of natural materials. For other villages Haddon Hall 6 was the setting for ‘Jane Eyre’ and Ecclesbourne Valley Railway 14 and the Steeple comprehensive with its state-of-the-art design, see: www.welldressing.com and www.opengardens.co.uk 13 ‘The Other Boleyn Girl’. Both houses deserve to be on Grange Light Railway operate from Wirksworth. 25m pool and full day programme of fitness classes. Well Dressings www.freedom-leisure.co.uk your ‘to do’ list, as does the property You can even book a carriage ride at the Red House For details see . Ashford in the Water. . . . 15 - 22 June 18 Stables & Carriage Museum 9 Bakewell...... 29 June - 8 July , just south of Ashbourne. Smaller manor Sudbury Hall at . Old House Museum, Bakewell 2 15 Outdoor swimming enthusiasts Bonsall...... 27 July - 2 August houses, such as (NT) and , Bradwell will love the pool at ...... 3 - 10 August have more limited opening times so check before you travel. ...... 8 - 15 June (heated to 28C/82F) and Family fun… Eyam...... 24 - 31 August surrounded by green hills and ...... 24 Aug - 2 Sept For the most dramatic way to admire the views gritstone edges. For opening ...... 8 - 14 August Hands-on heritage… Great Longstone ...... try the cable cars at the Heights of Abraham 11 . times see www.hathersageswimmingpool.co.uk. 13 - 20 July Hartington...... 7 - 14 September UNESCO Derwent Valley Mills World For history fans the Matlock Bath’s very own alpine-style transport Hathersage...... 6 - 13 July Heritage Site 12 is where the started takes you to a visitor centre and country park, ...... 13 - 20 July and a visit to the imposing mills at Cromford and Matlock perched up high overlooking the gorge of the Litton...... 22 - 30 June Matlock Hurst Farm Bath takes you back to that turbulent time. Places such as River Derwent. Below is the family theme park . . . . . 1 - 8 July Middleton By Youlgrave. . . 25 - 31 May Village Open Gardens Old House Museum 5 Caudwell’s Mill 8 Gullivers 21 Matlock Bath Aquarium 22 the at Bakewell, and , ...... 25 May - 3 June ...... 22 &23 June at Rowsley, Eyam Museum 2 , the whilst the National Stone Centre 23 and the Norbury Primary School. . 21 - 28 June ...... 8 & 9 June Peak District Mining Museum 19 Eco Centre 24 at Wirksworth offer activities ...... 22 - 30 June 2019 Bonsall...... 1 & 2 June Pilsley...... 11 -18 July Bradwell at Matlock Bath and Wirksworth for all the family. Children can meet the animals ...... 10 August Rowsley...... 29 June - 6 July , & Froggatt. . . . .03 August 20 Heritage Centre all tell (meerkats, red deer, lamas, tortoises and more) ...... 20 - 28 July Edensor...... 15 June fascinating stories of a at Matlock Farm Park 25 on Matlock Moor. ...... 17 - 23 August Great Longstone...... 29 & 30 June Tideswell different age...... 22 - 29 June Middleton by Wirksworth. . . . .8 & 9 June Masson Mill Tissington...... 30 May - 5 June Stanton in the Peak...... 22 & 23 June Wirksworth ...... 25 - 29 May ...... 20 & 21 July Wormhill (See 0 locations on map, right) Heights of Abraham ...... 24 - 31 August Wirksworth...... 29 & 30 June Youlgrave...... 22 - 27 June Arc Leisure, Matlock See also: For more details see: www.opengardens.co.uk www.welldressings.com

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A year round programme of festivals, events and carnivals means that Matlock Bath Illuminations Much of the Derbyshire Dales is Water, woodland and wildflowers… farmland so you don’t have to look there is always something happening in the Derbyshire Dales. Here are Come along to Matlock Bath to marvel at the magical evening far for the source of delicious meats The name Derbyshire Dales takes its name from the many dales (valleys) often carrying just a few highlights, check out www.visitpeakdistrict.com for more… spectacle of illuminated boats on the River Derwent at weekends and dairy products supplied to local crystal clear rivers or streams. It is a name which has been used by poets, travel writers Don’t miss... Eliza Cook in September and October. The event also features dazzling shops, restaurants and pubs. You can and authors for centuries, as an extract from the 1884 poem by shows… Wirksworth Farmers Market firework displays on certain Saturdays. Check out dates and book savour everything from ice creams Traditional Markets www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/illuminations 1st Saturday of the month your tickets online at . and cheeses to puddings and pies. Lively town centre markets and farmers markets are held all “I was bound, like a child, by some magical story Other specialities of the area are real year round selling fresh foods, fashion and home furnishings – Matlock Farmers Market Forgetting the South and Ionian Vales ales from a choice of local breweries for dates see www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/markets. Bakewell’s RHS Chatsworth flower show 3rd Saturday of the month And felt that dear had temples of glory and handmade chocolates. Many monthly farmers market (held on the last Saturday of every The Derbyshire Dales is delighted to host The Royal Horticultural Where any might worship, in Derbyshire Dales” visitors wouldn’t dream of going month) is very popular, selling a wide range of tasty treats. Society’s flower show in June at Chatsworth. The show blends Bakewell Farmers Market Last Saturday of the month home without a tradition with innovative design and occupies a riverside setting Ashbourne Market Thursday & Saturday (or its newer variation the Bakewell surrounded by magnificent parkland. See www.rhs.org.uk Tart), a piece of Ashbourne’s crumbly Bakewell Market Monday for details. Bakewell Farmers Market Monthly gingerbread or a wedge of creamy cheese from Hartington Creamery. Matlock Market Wednesday (outdoor in Hall Leys Park) And don’t forget... Wirksworth Market Tuesday Farmers markets are a great place to Five superb limestone valleys - Lathkill, Cressbrook, Hay, Long and Monk’s April Bakewell Food Festival www.bakewellonline.co.uk visit to pick up speciality food and drink, Dale - make up the Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve. Situated May Chatsworth Horse Trials www.chatsworth.org especially the monthly farmers market in the White Peak part of the Peak District National Park they form at Bakewell, the second biggest in the one of England’s finest sites for wildlife and geology, providing Bakewell Farmers Market June Cow Shed Beer Festival www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/cowshed Held on the last Saturday of the month at the Agricultural country withover 70 stalls. Held on the an opportunity to experience nature at its very best. You June/July Bakewell Carnival www.bakewellcarnival.co.uk Business Centre, Bakewell’s farmers market is one of the biggest last Saturday of every month at the can access the dales all year, with being in the country with over 70 stalls. Many of the stallholders are June/July Ashbourne Festival www.ashbournefestival.org riverside Agricultural Centre this is the the easiest to reach. The rugged moorland of the local, complemented by speciality producers from further afield. Aug/Sept Chatsworth Country Fair www.chatsworthcountryfair.co.uk place to pick up tasty treats ranging Dark Peak is characterised by gritstone rock and wild from fruit liquers to home baked cakes heather which ends abruptly in dramatic ‘edges’ overlooking Delicious foods on sale include rare breeds of pork, ranges of jams September Wirksworth Festival www.wirksworthfestival.co.uk and preserves, smoked fish, Turkish food and chilli products. and a wide range of delicious meats. the valleys below. is the most well known, creating a December Matlock Victorian Xmas Weekend www.matlock.gov.uk www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/markets dramatic skyline above Hathersage in the Hope Valley. www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/bakewellfarmersmarket Orchid Bee