Derbyshire Dales Visitor Guide 2016

Places to visit… Events… Food & Drink Welcome... Parwich to the Dales in the

Picturesque villages and bustling historic market towns plus stunning scenery and a wealth of splendid houses and gardens – this is the . Part of the Contents... Peak District, the landscape ranges from 4 Market towns & villages ...... 4 gentle limestone dales to dramatic rocky outcrops and heather moorland. Walkers Back to nature ...... 6 have an endless choice of waymarked Floral Dales ...... 7 footpaths and cyclists can travel miles A great day out ...... 8 along quiet lanes or traffic-free former 10 Don’t miss ...... 10 railway lines. Shoppers enjoy wandering Derbyshire Dales map . . . . 12 around traditional town centres, with Get active ...... 14

small independent shops and a wealth of On two wheels ...... 16 places to eat and drink. 16 Delicious Dales ...... 18 18 Find out more ...... 23 Enjoy your visit to the Derbyshire Dales in the Peak District and come back again…

2 3 Bakewell Ashbourne Matlock Market towns & villages...

Ashbourne... the finest Georgian streetscene in Derbyshire Matlock Bath... dramatic limestone cliffs Explore the hidden corners of Ashbourne, a vibrant town with a wealth of high Set in the dramatic gorge of the River Derwent, Matlock Bath offers quality shops clustered around the cobbled market place and along the main shops and cafes along a riverside ‘promenade’ overlooked by towering streets of the town. Wander down Church Street with its wealth of antique shops limestone cliffs. Take a ride on a cable car up to the Heights of to the lovely parish church of St Oswald, past historic almshouses and a former Abraham for spectacular views. Discover the heritage of lead mining Elizabethan grammar school. And don’t forget to take home some delicious at the Peak District Mining Museum and don’t miss the attractions Ashbourne gingerbread! of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site at Cromford including Sir Richard Arkwright’s Masson Mill and Cromford Mill. Bakewell... gourmet heaven at the heart of the Peak District Wirksworth... hidden gem of the Dales Bakewell’s reputation as a ‘foodie capital’ is based on more than its famous Pudding. Events such as the second largest farmers market in UK and Take time to wander in Wirksworth. This hidden gem is an intriguing the popular food festival bring visitors from afar to sample gastronomic town to explore with its narrow alleys and lanes, historic buildings delights such as locally reared meats, real ice cream and cheeses from and shops. At its heart sits the beautiful parish church of St Mary, Derbyshire dairy herds and ales from local microbreweries. With several standing in a mini ‘cathedral close’ setting. Once the centre of traditional pubs plus award-winning restaurants and cafes, there is a wide Derbyshire’s lead mining industry the town has an unusual mix of choice of places to eat and drink. rather grand buildings combined with small cottages and traditional shops. Don’t miss the acclaimed Wirksworth Festival in September.

Matlock... a spa town in the hills Quintessential villages… Matlock’s award-winning Hall Leys Park lies at the heart of the busy shopping Wander round the many picturesque villages with their stone area in Matlock, clustered along roads which radiate out from the central cottages, ancient churches, village pubs and colourful gardens. Crown Square. Shoppers can enjoy everything from high street names to Some of the prettiest ones were built by wealthy estate owners – specialist individual shops, with lots of places to eat and drink. From here you Osmaston, Edensor and for example - others owe their can take a riverside stroll, go for a ride on a Peak Rail steam train or follow a heritage walking growth to the 17c lead mining industry in the area. Whatever route to view the grand spa buildings which made Matlock so popular during the Victorian era. their origin, village communities thrive and often organise lively events such as carnivals and shows. 4 5 Back to nature... Floral Dales... Bradwell well dressing detail

Water, woodland and wildflowers… Beautiful floral displays... The name Derbyshire Dales takes its name from the many dales (valleys) often carrying crystal Take a peek behind private garden walls at village Open Gardens weekends, discover a Well Dressing clear rivers or streams. It is a name which has been used by poets, travel writers and authors - unique works of art are a centuries old tradition in which colourful pictures are created out of for centuries, as an extract from the 1884 poem by Eliza Cook shows… natural materials. For other villages see: www.welldressing.com and www.opengardens.co.uk

“I was bound, like a child, by some magical story Well Dressings Ashford in the Water 21 - 29 May Forgetting the South and Ionian Vales Bakewell 26 June - 3 July And felt that dear had temples of glory Cressbrook 12 - 19 June Where any might worship, in Derbyshire Dales” Eyam 27 Aug - 3 Sep Foolow 27 Aug - 3 Sep Great Hucklow 11 - 17 August Great Longstone 16 - 20 July 2016 Hartington 10 - 17 September Open Gardens Hathersage 2 - 10 July Birchover Open Gardens 4 & 5 June (1 - 5.30pm) Little Longstone 23 - 30 July Brassington Open Gardens 4th & 5th June (11am - 5pm) Litton 19 - 27 June Stanton in Peak Open Gardens Five superb limestone valleys - Lathkill, Cressbrook, Hay, Long and Monk’s Marston Mongomery 12 - 18 June 11 June (1 - 5pm) & 12 June (12 - 4pm) Dale - make up the Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve. Situated Mayfield 12 - 18 June Edensor Open Gardens and Fete 18 June (12 - 4pm) in the part of the Peak District National Park they form Middleton By Youlgrave 22 - 28 May Kirk Ireton Hill Top Open Gardens 18 & 19 June (1 - 5pm) one of England’s finest sites for wildlife and geology, providing an 22 - 28 May Great Longstone Open Gardens opportunity to experience nature at its very best. You can access Norbury Primary School 17 June 25 June (11 - 5pm) & 26 June (1 - 5pm) the dales all year, with being the easiest to reach. Over Haddon 9 - 17 July Beeley in Bloom 26 June (11 - 4pm) Stoney Middleton The rugged moorland of the Dark Peak is characterised by gritstone 23 July - 1 August Bonsall Magical Open Gardens 25 & 26 June (10 - 5pm) rock and wild heather which ends abruptly in dramatic ‘edges’ overlooking 20 - 26 August Cromford Open Gardens 10 July (1.30 - 5.30pm) Tideswell 18 - 26 June Secret Gardens of the valleys below. Stanage Edge is the most well known, creating a dramatic 16 & 17 July (1.30 - 5.30pm) Tissington 1 - 4 May Eyam Open Gardens skyline above Hathersage in the Hope Valley. 30 July (11 - 5pm) & 31 July (12 - 5pm) Wormhill 27 August - 4 Sept Calver, Curbar and Froggatt Open Gardens Orchid Bee Youlgrave 25 - 30 June 20 August (11am - 4pm) 6 7 Chatsworth House ‘Jane Eyre’ at Cromford, part of the Derwent A great day out... © Chatsworth House Trust Haddon Hall Valley Mills World Heritage Site

Stately splendour… Travel back in time… The magnificent rooms and landscaped gardens of Slow down and take travel slowly to really enjoy Chatsworth 4 feature regularly in period films and were the surrounding countryside. Peak Rail 10 offers instantly recognisable in ‘Pride and Prejudice’, whilst nearby rides on steam trains from Matlock, whilst the Haddon Hall 6 was the setting for ‘Jane Eyre’ and Ecclesbourne Valley Railway 14 and the Steeple ‘The Other Boleyn Girl’. Both houses deserve to be on Grange Light Railway 13 operate from Wirksworth. your ‘to do’ list, as does the National Trust property You can even book a carriage ride at the Red House Sudbury Hall 18 , just south of Ashbourne. Smaller manor Stables & Carriage Museum 9 at Darley Dale. houses, such as Eyam Hall 2 (NT) and 15 , Old House Museum, Bakewell have more limited opening times so check before you travel. Sudbury Hall Family fun… For the most dramatic way to admire the views Hands-on heritage… try the cable cars at the Heights of Abraham 11 . For history fans the UNESCO Derwent Valley Mills World Matlock Bath’s very own alpine-style transport Heritage Site 12 is where the Industrial Revolution started takes you to a visitor centre and country park, and a visit to the imposing mills at Cromford and Matlock perched up high overlooking the gorge of the Bath takes you back to that turbulent time. Places such as River Derwent. Below is the family theme park the Old House Museum 5 at Bakewell, Caudwell’s Mill 8 Gullivers 21 and Matlock Bath Aquarium 22 , at Rowsley, Eyam Museum 2 , the whilst the National Stone Centre 23 and the Peak District Mining Museum 19 Eco Centre 24 at Wirksworth offer activities at Matlock Bath and Wirksworth for all the family. Children can meet the animals Heritage Centre 20 all tell (meerkats, red deer, lamas, tortoises and more) fascinating stories of a at Matlock Farm Park 25 on Matlock Moor. different age.

(See 0 locations on map: p12-13) Masson Mill Heights of Abraham 8 9 Don’t miss... Eroica Britannia vintage cycling festival Matlock Bath Illuminations

A year round programme of festivals, events and carnivals means that there is always Matlock Bath Illuminations something happening in the Derbyshire Dales. Here are just a few, check out 10 September – 29 October 2016 (Sat & Sun) www.visitpeakdistrict.com for more… Come along to Matlock Bath to marvel at the magical evening spectacle of illuminated boats on the River Derwent. Decorated models, adorned with Eroica Britannia vintage cycling festival thousands of lights are mounted on rowing boats and as darkness falls the 17 - 19 June 2016 boats disappear into the blackness below, leaving the models apparently The fabulous vintage festival Eroica Britannia returns to Bakewell this year gliding along just above the water. The event also features dazzling firework displays on Saturdays on the 17-19 June. Enjoy three days of unique family festival fun celebrating 17 and 24 September and all Saturdays in October 2016. For more information and to book www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/illuminations the ‘Best of British’ with amazing vintage shopping, food and drink, live music tickets online: and fun activities. Now in its third year this event is one of the most talked about in the cycling and festival calendar, with visitors flocking to Bakewell from all over the world. The highlight of the festival is on the Sunday when around 5000 cyclists, many dressed in vintage clothing, will ride through the Peak District on one of three rides – completing 30, 50 or 100 miles on pre-1987 bicycles. Book tickets online at: www.eroicabritannia.co.uk And don’t forget...

April Bakewell Food Festival www.bakewellonline.co.uk Traditional Markets May Chatsworth Horse Trials www.chatsworth.org Throughout 2016 www.bakewellcarnival.co.uk Lively town centre stall markets are held all year round selling a wide range June/July Bakewell Carnival of fresh foods, fashion and home furnishings. For further information visit: June/July Ashbourne Festival www.ashbournefestival.org www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/markets August Bakewell Show www.bakewellshow.org Ashbourne Market Thursday & Saturday Aug/Sept Chatsworth Country Fair www.chatsworthcountryfair.co.uk Bakewell Market Monday September Wirksworth Festival www.wirksworthfestival.co.uk Matlock Market Tuesday & Friday (indoor) December Matlock Victorian Xmas Weekend www.matlock.gov.uk Wednesday (outdoor in Hall Leys Park) Wirksworth Market Tuesday 10 11 Derbyshire Dales map...

12 13 Get active... Walking in the Dales Riding on the

On two feet… On Four Legs… Put on your boots, get out and enjoy the fresh air! Walking is one of the best ways to explore Take to the saddle on the Dales network of bridleways, old packhorse routes, quiet lanes and and the Derbyshire Dales has an unrivalled and endless choice of walking routes. The northern former railway lines. The linear Pennine Bridleway www.nationaltrail/penninebridleway, half of the area lies within the Peak District, Britain’s first National Park, with its patchwork of Britain’s first national trail for both horse riders and cyclists, starts on the near stone walls and sparkling river valleys. Higher up expanses of heather moorland end abruptly in Wirksworth and there is horse box parking on the trail by the restored signal box at Hartington. dramatic gritstone edges offering superb views for walkers. In the southern half of the Dales the Another waymarked route for horse riders is the new South Peak Loop countryside is gentler, with rolling green fields and hedges where wildlife flourishes. Bookshops, www.peakhorsepower.co.uk, a 70-mile journey through beautiful varied countryside. websites and visitor information centres all offer a wide choice of walking routes and there are lots of shops selling outdoor gear and maps. Or try something Two popular long distance trail walks are the Limestone Way and the Derwent Valley Heritage Way. different… The Limestone Way is a superb 46-mile route across the heart There is a wide range of outdoor of the ‘White Peak’, perfect to walk over a few days staying at local activities available – either to enjoy accommodation on the way. Starting at Castleton in the Hope Valley it independently or to do with the passes through lovely villages such as Monyash, Winster , Parwich and benefit of expert instruction. Tissington on its route southwards. A colour guidebook is available from Caving, climbing, canoeing and www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/limestoneway sailing are just a few – check out www.visitpeakdistrict.com for The Derwent Valley Heritage Way is a 55-mile route stretching outdoor activity providers who from Ladybower Reservoir in the north to Shardlow in the south can help you try something new. where the River Derwent flows into the River Trent. Following the River Derwent, it passes through pretty villages and iconic Derbyshire landscapes such as Chatsworth and the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. A luggage transfer and/or accommodation booking service is available for walkers, see www.brigantesenglishwalks.com Sailing on Carsington Water

14 15 ROUTE INFORMATION L before the roundabout Distance: 26.5miles / 42.6km Hassop Start and Finish: Station (DE45 1NW) or Bakewell station (DE45 1AQ) Start Terrain: This route starts with a warm up on the Monsal Trail before a series of quiet roads through typical White Peak scenery. Only the stretch through Chatsworth to Rowsley is busier. Includes a number of testing climbs Refreshments: Hassop Station, Bakewell, Monyash, Flagg (café just off route), On two wheels... Chatsworth, Rowsley, Peak Village, Beeley, Pilsley, Baslow Toilets: Bakewell, Monyash, Middleton by Youlgrave, i Peak Village (Rowsley), Calton Lees (Beeley), of 100005734 2011. rights database and Copyright Crown © data map digital Survey Ordnance from reproduced maps All Baslow R Flagg and Take road to L Chelmorton Rutland Hotel Map: Ordnance Survey Landranger 119 Buxton & R at T SP Matlock Ashford Total Ascent: 842m

26.5 miles L Brown sign to Chatsworth

Follow signs From the rolling hills and limestone dales of the White Peak to the high heather-clad to Rowsley R (no sign) Journeys of Discovery… R over bridge

Follow moorlands of the Dark Peak, this is countryside to enjoy slowly by bike and hear the L Produced by the Peak District National Park brown sign L after Authority and Visit Peak District & Derbyshire, for Arbor Low church 2011 © Peak District National Park Authority These routes, designed as leisurely day rides for reasonably fit For further information on this cycle route (including places to eat, cycle hire centres and R SP places to visit) and other downloadable cycle routes in the Peak District, please see Middleton 30km

www.visitpeakdistrict.com/cycleroutes Stately homes and standing stones standing and homes Stately birdsong. And with an abundance of cycle-friendly accommodation, cafes and pubs www.visitpeakdistrict.com/cycleroutes

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you will be sure of a warm welcome. for a half day or full day cycle ride. They vary in length and have - 7 Route been carefully researched to offer you the best views, the most picturesque villages Traffic free trails… and the quietest lanes to cycle along. Some involve gentle hill climbs, but don’t be put A superb network of traffic free trails (former railway lines) and quiet lanes offer opportunities for off and don’t get disheartened if you have to get off and push occasionally. It’s worth www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/cycleroutes cycling unrivalled anywhere in the country. The , the High Peak Trail and the Monsal the effort! Download the routes at Trail are all popular and offer spectacular far-reaching views as you pedal along. All three trails have cycle hire centres on them so you can bring your own bike or hire one and maybe even try out a Bike and bus… tandem or a trike! Plus, a new stretch of cycle path is opening from Rowsley to Matlock, following Peak Cycle Shuttle the route of the Derwent Valley and avoiding the busy A6 road. Or try the scenic route around The is a new and exciting way to Carsington Water, where in winter up to 6000 birds may gather on the reservoir. experience some of the best traffic free cycling in the Peak District. The specially equipped vehicle links train stations with the extensive off-road cycle network; bring your own Hire a bike… bike with you, or hire a bike at from one of the cycle hire centres. The bus serves the rail stations at Matlock, Matlock Ashbourne cycle hire (on the Tissington Trail): www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/cyclehire Bath and Buxton or can be pre booked by groups with bikes Blackwell Mill Cycle Hire (on the Monsal Trail, just off the A6): www.peakblackwellcyclehire to transport them to their destination. Tel: 01629 641920. Carsington Water cycle hire www.carsingtonwater.com Hassop Station cycle hire (on the Monsal Trail near Bakewell): www.hassopstation.co.uk Accessible Dales… Parsley Hay cycle hire (on the High Peak Trail near Hartington): www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/cyclehire If you’re a wheelchair user or have an accessibility requirement don’t miss out on enjoying the outdoors on a bicycle. You can www.derbyshire.gov.uk Middleton Top cycle hire (on the High Peak Trail near Wirksworth): hire a hand crank cycle, wheelchair accessible bike or Boma 7 all-terrain wheelchair from Parsley Hay cycle hire centre. Off- road scooters (‘Trampers’) are also available at both Parsley Hay and Middleton Top centres. 16 17 THE BARREL INN BECAUSE I LIKE IT

Bretton Map D3 NEAR EYAM, Ref: Hope Valley S32 5QD 01433 630856 www.thebarrelinn.co.uk

Visit the highest pub in Derbyshire, with OPEN: stunning views across five counties. Daytime, lunchtime Food served is of the highest quality and evenings and sourced locally giving the true taste of the Derbyshire countryside.

THE BULLS HEAD Diamond Court, Water Street OPEN: BAKEWELL Daily DE45 1EW 01629 813749 www.facebook.com/ Map D5 BecauseILikeItBakewell Ref:

Specialising in home-made gluten-free, dairy-free and Delicious Dales... vegan options. Cafe fayre, Mexican and Spanish tapas. Licenced. Occasional bistro nights - bookings essential. Plus a craft shop and art gallery to peruse. Much of the Derbyshire Dales is farmland so you don’t have to look far for the source of delicious meats and dairy products Don’t miss... supplied to local shops, restaurants and Church Street OPEN: CALLOW HALL HOTEL Wirksworth Farmers Market pubs. You can savour everything from MONYASH Daytime, lunchtime 1st Saturday of the month ice creams and cheeses to puddings and DE45 1JH and evenings 01629 812372 pies. Other specialities of the area are www.thebullshead Map Matlock Farmers Market C6 3rd Saturday of the month real ales from a choice of local breweries monyash.co.uk Ref: and handmade chocolates. Many visitors A warm, friendly welcome awaits you at The Bulls Head, Bakewell Farmers Market wouldn’t dream of going home without a Monyash. You will discover a traditional country pub with Last Saturday of the month an inviting real log fire and superb fare, all home-made Bakewell Pudding (or its newer variation using high-quality local ingredients. We have a large beer the Bakewell Tart), a piece of Ashbourne’s garden adjacent to a childs’ playground or dine in our crumbly gingerbread or a wedge of creamy contemporary restaurant. cheeses from Hartington Creamery. THE KNOCKERDOWN INN Farmers markets are a great place to visit to Mappleton OPEN: & RESTAURANT ASHBOURNE pick up speciality food and drink, especially the Daytime, lunchtime DE6 2AA and evenings KNOCKERDOWN Map monthly farmers market at Bakewell, the second D8 DE6 1NQ Ref: 01335 300900 biggest in the country withover 70 stalls. Held on www.callowhall.co.uk Map 01629 540209 C10 Ref: the last Saturday of every month at the riverside www.knockerdown-inn.co.uk Beers from Agricultural Centre this is the place to pick up Thornbridge Award winning hotel serving delicious food all day, tasty treats ranging from fruit liquers to home A traditional Olde Worlde pub with Brewery. family dining, play areas, farm animals every day. Seasonal ingredients all locally sourced. baked cakes and a wide range of delicious meats. and camping. With fantastic views, great Open for morning coffee lunch & dinner. Mouthwatering www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/markets OPEN: food and a friendly atmosphere. Dogs afternoon teas served from 12 noon, traditional Daytime, lunchtime welcome in the gardens and bar. Sunday Lunch every week. and evenings

18 19 CAROUSEL CHOCOLATES CHATSWORTH ESTATE DARLEY DELI EAST LODGE HOTEL FARM SHOP & CAFÉ

Hebden Court OPEN: Pilsley OPEN: 5 Dale Road North OPEN: ROWSLEY OPEN: BAKEWELL 10.30am - 4.30pm BAKEWELL Daytime DARLEY DALE Daytime, lunchtime DE4 2EF Daytime, lunchtime DE45 1EE every day DE45 1UF DE4 2FS and evenings 01629 734474 and evenings 01629 814258 01246 565411 01629 735050 www.eastlodge.com www.carouselbakewell.co.uk Map www.chatsworth.org Map www.espressodelicafe.co.uk Map Map D5 E5 E6 E6 Ref: Ref: Ref: Ref:

Supplier of fine Belgian chocolates as well as locally The award winning Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop is Darley Dale’s delicatessen and café. Open Mon-Sat Award winning hotel serving delicious food all day, handmade Holdsworth Chocolates. We also have a renowned for its selection of butchery, fish, delicatessen 07:00-17:00 and Sun 10:00-14:00. Breakfast all day every day. Seasonal ingredients all locally sourced. range of quality sugar free, dairy free, vegan and nut free and bakery products, freshly prepared on site. Enjoy everyday. Full artisan coffee and loose leaf tea menu Open for morning coffee, lunch & dinner. Mouthwatering chocolates. Gift boxes are created to include a selection delicious, seasonal, freshly cooked dishes, created from now available. Large range of homemade produce, afternoon teas served from 12 noon. Traditional of your choice for that special person. farm shop products and served in our beautiful café our own roast meats, fresh soup daily, corporate and Sunday Lunch every week. overlooking the estate. family buffets, takeaway menu, fresh bread daily.

THE EATING HOUSE EDENSOR TEA COTTAGE

The Derbyshire Craft Centre OPEN: Jap Lane OPEN: CALVER Daytime or EDENSOR, BAKEWELL Daytime or S32 3XA lunchtime DE45 1PH lunchtime 01433 631583 01246 582315 www.theeatinghouse Map www.edensorteacottage Map E4 D5 calver.co.uk Ref: .co.uk Ref:

Come and enjoy amazing home cooked food and cakes. Tea Rooms and licenced cafe in the village of Edensor Eat in the cosy stonewalled dining room or sit on the within Chatsworth Park, open daily serving great local patio outside. As well as our extensive main menu we breakfasts, lunches and traditional afternoon teas, with offer vegan, gluten free and healthy eating options. a great choice of home made cakes. Lots of outdoor www.facebook.com/HaddonHallBakewell Bakewell, Derbyshire. DE45 1LA www.facebook.com/Carsington Ashbourne, Derbyshire. DE6 1ST Open from 9am to 5.30pm for breakfast, lunch and seating for summer and great woodburners inside visitcarsington.co.uk 01629 540363 haddonhall.co.uk 01629 810913 afternoon tea. for the winter.

20 21 HODGKINSONS HOTEL NEW CHINA ROSE RESTAURANT 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 150 South Parade OPEN: South Parade OPEN: Tel: 01335 343666 E: [email protected] MATLOCK BATH Evenings and MATLOCK BATH Evenings DE4 3NR Sunday lunchtime DE4 3NR Bakewell Visitor Centre 01629 582170 07818 065346 The Old Market Hall, Bridge Street, Bakewell, DE45 1DS www.hodgkinsons-hotel Map Map F8 F8 .co.uk Ref: Ref: Tel: 01629 816558 E: [email protected]

Enjoy a friendly, intimate dining experience in elegant UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Hartington Information Point Victorian surroundings in the heart of Matlock Bath. Ultimate Dining Experience with the finest Cantonese Hartington Farm Shop & Café, 1 Mill Lane, Hartington, SK17 0AN High quality modern British dishes are freshly prepared cuisine surrounded by authentic Oriental decor. Rated using seasonal local produce. Open for dinners 5 Star for Food Hygiene. Take away service also available. Mon-Sat 6.30pm-8.30pm,Sunday lunches 12-3.00pm ‘Amazing food and amazing customer service’ (Tripadvisor). Hathersage Information Point Reservations required. Outside, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB

Matlock Information Point SAMUEL FOX COUNTRY INN WHITE LION Matlock Station, Matlock, DE4 3NA Tel: 01629 580381 E: [email protected]

Peak District Mining Museum The Pavilion, Matlock Bath, DE4 3NR Tel: 01629 583388 E: [email protected]

Wirksworth Information Point Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Wirksworth Station, Coldwell Street, Wirksworth, DE4 4FB

Bradwell OPEN: Main Street OPEN: Find a place to stay… HOPE VALLEY Daytime, lunchtime GREAT LONGSTONE Daytime, lunchtime S33 9JT and evenings DE45 1TA and evenings Search for availability and book online at 01433 621562 01629 640252 www.visitpeakdistrict.com at a great www.samuelfox.co.uk Map www.whiteliongreat Map C3 D4 range of accommodation – from luxury Ref: longstone.co.uk Ref: hotels to cosy cottages and away-from- it-all campsites. Or browse through the Award winning food, local real ales, fine wines, stylish en Food Service Times: Monday - Friday 12 - 2.30 & 6 - suite rooms and a warm welcome await you. Two rosette 9pm; Saturday 12 - 9pm; Sunday 12 - 8pm. Happy Hour Peak District Visitor Guide, available restaurant set in a five star country inn located at the on Fridays from 5 - 7pm. Traditional Roasts served on online or from a Visitor Centre. heart of the Peak Park, winner ‘Best Pub Restaurant’ a Sunday 12-8pm(subject to availability). Dogs most and overall ‘Restaurant of the Year’ Sheffield Westside welcome in our snug bar. 2015 Awards.

22 23 Above photo: Masson Cavern at The Heights of Abraham. Front cover photos: Stanage Edge, Well dressing detail, Eroica Britannia and Bakewell Puddings

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