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The Peak District lies in the centre of Britain, it was designated the ’s first National Park in 1951 and has been attracting visitors drawn to its beautiful views ever since. Much of the parks area lies above 300m rising to 636m on , so there is plenty of opportunity for commanding views, characterised by rolling and grit-stone escarpments. There is a history of wool manufacturing in the area and remains of the narrow stone mills, often powered by water wheels, can be found in the river filled valleys. In the heart of the Park you will find the town of home to Buxton Water, which exits the ground at a constant 28 degrees and is then exported all over the world. The town has many architectural nods to the town of Bath who with its healing waters was also responsible for attracting visitors over the centuries.

Places to visit

Pooles Cavern and Country Park A two-million-year-old natural cave on the edge of Buxton in the Peak District. Pooles Cavern forms part of the Wye system, and has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Green Lane, Buxton, SK17 9DH www.poolescavern.co.uk Tel: 01298 26978

Peak Wildlife Park Our large walkthroughs allow you to come face to face with exotic and endangered animals from across three continents. Whether you love lemurs, penguins or want to wander with the wallabies the park has something for you. Winkhill, Leek, ST13 7QR www.peakwildlifepark.co.uk Tel: 01538 308 880

Haddon Hall is an English country house on the River Wye near . In form a medieval manor house, it has been described as “the most complete and most interesting house of its period”. Bakewell, , DE45 1LA www.haddonhall.co.uk Tel: 01629 812855 Local Campsites

Longnor Wood Holiday Park Open March to January 47 Pitches Surrounded by meadows and rolling hills, the touring park is convenient for the walks, cycle trails and villages which make the Derbyshire Peak District special. Tariff: From £27.50 Dogs allowed. Address: Longnor, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 0NG Tel: 01298 83648 Email: [email protected]

Beech Croft Farm Open all year 30 Pitches Family run site located between Bakewell and Buxton in the heart of the peak district, in a small hamlet of 10 houses and a pub. Tariff: From £23.00 Dogs allowed. Address: , Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 9TQ Tel: 01298 85330 Email: [email protected]

Lime Tree Park Open March to October 35 Pitches Next to a wooded limestone gorge, with the backdrop of a magnificent old railway viaduct, Lime Tree Park is in a specifically landscaped area. Tariff: From £26.00 Dogs allowed. Address: Dukes Drive, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 9RP Tel: 01298 22988 Email: [email protected]

Rivendale Holiday Park Open all year 120 Pitches Strikingly scenic Rivendale Caravan & Leisure Park is only a mile and a half from the limestone valley of the River Dove. Tariff: From £19.00 Dogs allowed. Address: . Ashbourne. Derbyshire. DE6 1QU Tel: 01335 310441 Email: [email protected]

All prices and campsite information is subject to change without notice.

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