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Ashbourne... the finest Georgian Matlock... a spa town in the hills ...to the Wander around the many picturesque villages streetscene in Derbyshire Matlock’s award-winning Hall Leys Park lies at the heart of the busy shopping area with their tiny stone cottages, traditional pubs Dales Explore the hidden corners of Ashbourne, in Matlock, clustered along roads which radiate out from the central Crown Square. Visitor Guide 2018 and colourful gardens. Some of the prettiest in the a vibrant town with a wealth of high Shoppers can enjoy everything from high street names to specialist individual shops, ones were built by wealthy estate owners – with lots of places to eat and drink. From here you can take a riverside stroll, go Osmaston, and for example. quality shops clustered around the Picturesque villages and bustling cobbled market place and along the for a ride on a steam train or follow a heritage walking route to view the Others such as Bonsall and owe grand spa buildings which made Matlock so popular during the Victorian era. historic market towns plus stunning their growth to the 17c boom in lead mining. main streets of the town. Wander down scenery and a wealth of splendid Church Street with its wealth of antique houses and gardens – this is the Many have a lovely church at the heart of the shops to the lovely parish church of St ... dramatic limestone cliffs village – don’t miss the cathedral-like Church Oswald, past historic almshouses and Derbyshire Dales. Part of the Peak Set in the dramatic gorge of the River Derwent, of St John the Baptist at . a former Elizabethan grammar school. District, the landscape ranges from Matlock Bath offers shops and cafes along a And don’t forget to take home some riverside ‘promenade’ overlooked by towering gentle limestone dales to dramatic delicious Ashbourne gingerbread! rocky outcrops and heather limestone cliffs. Take a ride on a cable car up to the for spectacular views. Discover . Walkers have an endless gourmet heaven at the the heritage of lead mining at the Peak District Places to visit… Events… Food & Drink choice of waymarked footpaths and Bakewell... Mining Museum and don’t miss the attractions of cyclists can travel miles along quiet heart of the Peak District the World Heritage Site at lanes or traffic-free former railway Bakewell’s reputation as a ‘foodie capital’ is based on including Sir ’s and . lines. Shoppers enjoy wandering more than its famous Pudding. Events such as the second Youlgreave around traditional town centres, largest farmers market in UK and the popular food hidden gem of the Dales with small independent shops and a festival bring visitors from afar to sample gastronomic ... wealth of places to eat and drink. delights such as locally reared meats, real ice cream and Take time to wander in Wirksworth. This hidden gem is an intriguing town to cheeses from Derbyshire dairy herds and ales from local explore with its narrow alleys and lanes, historic buildings and shops. At its heart microbreweries. With several traditional pubs plus award- sits the beautiful parish church of St Mary, standing in a mini ‘cathedral close’ setting. Enjoy your visit to the Derbyshire winning restaurants and cafes, there is a wide choice of places Once the centre of Derbyshire’s lead mining industry the town has an unusual mix Dales in the Peak District and come Bonsall to eat and drink. of rather grand buildings combined with small cottages and traditional shops. Don’t back again… 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 Tel: 01335 343666 E: [email protected]

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

Hartington Information Point Hartington Farm Shop & Café, 1 Mill Lane, Hartington, SK17 0AN

Hathersage Information Point Walking in the Dales Riding on the Outside, Main Road, S32 1BB

Matlock Information Point Matlock Station, Matlock, DE4 3NA Delicious Dales... Back to nature... Get active... Tel: 01629 580381 E: [email protected]

Peak District Mining Museum The Pavilion, Matlock Bath, DE4 3NR Much of the Derbyshire Dales is Water, woodland and wildflowers… On two feet… On Four Legs… Tel: 01629 583388 E: [email protected] farmland so you don’t have to look The name Derbyshire Dales takes its name from the many dales (valleys) often carrying far for the source of delicious meats 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 packhorse routes, Wirksworth Information Point crystal clear rivers or streams. It is a name which has been used by poets, travel writers and dairy products supplied to local 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, Don’t miss... and authors for centuries, as an extract from the 1884 poem by Eliza Cook shows… Coldwell Street, Wirksworth, DE4 4FB shops, restaurants and pubs. You can 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 Wirksworth Farmers Market 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 1st Saturday of the month savour everything from ice creams and cheeses to puddings and pies. “I was bound, like a child, by some magical story valleys. Higher up expanses of heather moorland end abruptly in dramatic parking on the trail by the restored signal box at Hartington. Another waymarked Other specialities of the area are real 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. Matlock Farmers Market Forgetting the South and Ionian Vales co.uk 3rd Saturday of the month ales from a choice of local breweries Dales the countryside is gentler, with rolling green fields and hedges where , a 70-mile journey through beautiful varied countryside. Find a place to stay… And felt that dear had temples of glory wildlife flourishes. and handmade chocolates. Many Search for availability and book visitors wouldn’t dream of going Where any might worship, in Derbyshire Dales” www.visitpeakdistrict.com Bakewell Farmers Market Two popular long distance trail walks are the online at Last Saturday of the month home without a Bakewell Pudding Or try something at a great range of accommodation – and the Derwent Valley Heritage Way. (or its newer variation the Bakewell different… from luxury hotels to cosy cottages Tart), a piece of Ashbourne’s crumbly The Limestone Way is a superb 46-mile route across There is a wide range of and away-from-it-all campsites. gingerbread or a wedge of creamy the heart of the ‘’, perfect to walk over a few outdoor activities available – cheeses from Hartington Creamery. days staying at local accommodation on the way. A colour either to enjoy independently guidebook is available from www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/ or to do with the benefit of Farmers markets are a great place to Five superb limestone valleys - Lathkill, , Hay, Long and Monk’s limestoneway expert instruction. Caving, visit to pick up speciality food and drink, Dale - make up the Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve. Situated climbing, canoeing and sailing Cover photos: , Matlock Bath Illuminations, Cycling, Cromford Mill. especially the monthly farmers market in the White Peak part of the Peak District National Park they form The Derwent Valley Heritage Way is a 55-mile are just a few – check out Produced by Derbyshire Dales District Council at Bakewell, the second biggest in the one of England’s finest sites for wildlife and geology, providing route stretching from in the north to www.visitpeakdistrict.com Town Hall, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3NN country withover 70 stalls. Held on the an opportunity to experience nature at its very best. You in the south where the River Derwent flows into for outdoor activity providers E: [email protected] T: 01629 761145 last Saturday of every month at the can access the dales all year, with being the . A luggage transfer and/or accommodation booking service who can help you try riverside Agricultural Centre this is the the easiest to reach. The rugged moorland of the is available for walkers, see www.brigantesenglishwalks.com. Whilst every effort has been taken compiling this publication and the information it something new. contains, the Council cannot accept responsibility for the services and events shown. place to pick up tasty treats ranging is characterised by gritstone rock and wild heather which ends abruptly in dramatic ‘edges’ overlooking Design by pmgd www.paulmcleangraphicdesign.co.uk from fruit liquers to home baked cakes Printed by Print and Digital Media, Chesterfield, 2018 and a wide range of delicious meats. the valleys below. is the most well known, creating a www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/markets dramatic skyline above Hathersage in the Hope Valley. Sailing on Water Follow us on Facebook & Twitter @derbyshiredales Orchid Bee www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk A B C D E F G 1

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Chatsworth House ‘Jane Eyre’ at Cromford, part of the Derwent Arc Leisure, Matlock Bradwell detail © Trust Valley Mills World Heritage Site A great day out... 4 Swim & gym... Floral Dales... 2018 Stately splendour… Travel back in time… Beautiful floral displays... 5 Leisure centres in the four Dales towns (Ashbourne, Take a peek behind private garden walls at village Open Gardens weekends, The magnificent rooms and landscaped gardens of Slow down and take travel slowly to really enjoy Bakewell, Matlock and Wirksworth) offer a range 4 10 discover a Well Dressing - unique works of art are a centuries old tradition in Chatsworth feature regularly in period films and were the surrounding countryside. Peak Rail offers of facilities including swimming pools, fitness suites which colourful pictures are created out of natural materials. For other villages instantly recognisable in ‘’, whilst nearby rides on steam trains from Matlock, whilst the and classes. Matlock’s superb Arc Leisure is the most 6 14 see: www.welldressing.com and www.opengardens.co.uk Haddon Hall was the setting for ‘Jane Eyre’ and Ecclesbourne Valley Railway and the Steeple comprehensive with its state-of-the-art design, ‘The Other Boleyn Girl’. Both houses deserve to be on Grange Light Railway 13 operate from Wirksworth. 25m pool and full day programme of fitness classes. Well Dressings your ‘to do’ list, as does the property You can even book a carriage ride at the Red House 6 For details see www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk. Ashford in the Water. . . .26 May - 3 June 18 Stables & Carriage Museum 9 Bakewell ...... 30 June - 8 July , just south of Ashbourne. Smaller manor Sudbury Hall at . Old House Museum, Bakewell Bonsall...... houses, such as 2 (NT) and 15 , Outdoor swimming enthusiasts 28 July - 5 Aug Bradwell...... 4 - 11 Aug have more limited opening times so check before you travel. will love the pool at Hathersage Eyam...... 25 Aug - 2 Sept Family fun… (heated to 28C/82F) and ...... 24 Aug - 3 Sept surrounded by green hills and ...... 9 - 18 Aug For the most dramatic way to admire the views 7 ...... 14 - 21 July Village Open Gardens gritstone edges. For opening ...... Hands-on heritage… try the cable cars at the Heights of Abraham 11 . Hartington...... 8 - 15 Sept 23 - 24 June times see www.hathersageswimmingpool.co.uk. ...... For history fans the UNESCO Derwent Valley Mills World Matlock Bath’s very own alpine-style transport Hathersage...... 7 - 14 July 16 - 17 June Bolehill, near Wirksworth. . . . 9 - 10 June 12 Litton...... 23 June - 1 July Heritage Site is where the started takes you to a visitor centre and country park, Bonsall...... Middleton By Youlgrave. . .26 May - 2 June 2 - 3 June Bradwell...... and a visit to the imposing mills at Cromford and Matlock perched up high overlooking the gorge of the ...... 26 May - 3 June 11 Aug ...... Bath takes you back to that turbulent time. Places such as River Derwent. Below is the family theme park ...... 23 June - 1 July 9 June Cromford ...... 8 July the Old House Museum 5 at Bakewell, Caudwell’s Mill 8 Gullivers 21 and Matlock Bath Aquarium 22 , 8 Pilsley...... 9 - 14 July Edensor ...... 16 June Eyam Museum 2 National Stone Centre 23 ...... 24 - 30 June at Rowsley, , the whilst the and the Eyam...... 28 - 29 July 19 24 ...... 21 - 30 July Peak District Mining Museum Eco Centre at Wirksworth offer activities Great Longstone...... 23 - 24 June ...... 18 - 24 Aug Wirksworth Hartington ...... 22 July at Matlock Bath and for all the family. Children can meet the animals Tideswell...... 23 June - 1 July 20 Hathersage...... 8 July Heritage Centre all tell (meerkats, red deer, lamas, tortoises and more) Tissington...... 10 - 16 May Hill Top...... 2 - 3 June Matlock Farm Park 25 Wirksworth...... 26 - 29 May fascinating stories of a at on Matlock Moor. Middleton by Wirksworth. . . . 9 - 10 June 9 ...... 25 Aug - 1 Sept different age. Parwich...... 24 June Masson Mill Youlgrave...... 25 - 30 June Stanton in the Peak...... 16 - 17 June ...... 14-15 July 0 Heights of Abraham For more Derbyshire well dressings see (See locations on map, right) Wirksworth...... www.welldressings.com 23 - 24 June Arc Leisure, Matlock For more Village Open Gardens see www.opengardens.co.uk 10

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just a few highlights, check out www.visitpeakdistrict.com for more… Society’s flower show in June at Chatsworth. The show blends - 7 Route tradition with innovative design and occupies a riverside setting accommodation, cafes and pubs you will be sure of a warm welcome. and all the information you need for a half day surrounded by magnificent parkland. See www.rhs.org.uk or full day cycle ride. They vary in length and have been carefully Traditional Markets for details. Traffic free trails… researched to offer you the best views, the most picturesque Lively town centre markets and farmers markets are held all A superb network of traffic free trails (former railway lines) and quiet lanes offer villages and the quietest lanes to cycle along. Download the routes year round selling fresh foods, fashion and home furnishings – opportunities for cycling unrivalled anywhere in the country. The , the at www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/cycleroutes for dates see www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/markets. Bakewell’s Eroica Britannia vintage cycling festival High Peak Trail and the Monsal Trail are all popular and offer spectacular far-reaching This fabulous family festival returns to the Derbyshire Dales every monthly farmers market (held on the last Saturday of every views as you pedal along. All three trails have cycle hire centres on them so you can year in mid-June for three days of family fun, vintage cycling, live month) is very popular, selling a wide range of tasty treats. bring your own bike or hire one and maybe even try out a tandem or a trike! Plus, a New cycle route Matlock-Rowsley music and ‘Best of British’ food and shopping. Book your tickets new stretch of cycle path runs from Rowsley to Matlock, following the route of the Ashbourne Market Thursday & Saturday online at www.eroicabritannia.co.uk. The new cycle path between Matlock and Rowsley is the latest Artisan Market Second Sunday of the month Derwent Valley and avoiding the busy . section to be completed of the White Peak Loop. Access to Bakewell Market Monday the path is from the Station Road carpark at the Rowsley or from the A6 by Arc Leisure at Matlock or from Station Road at Matlock Market Wednesday (outdoor in Hall Leys Park) Hire a bike… Darley Dale. The trail follows the River Derwent and the line of Wirksworth Market Tuesday And don’t forget... Ashbourne cycle hire (on the Tissington Trail) the heritage railway Peak Rail and offers views lovely along the www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/cyclehire April Bakewell Food Festival www.bakewellonline.co.uk valley. Why not start at one end and take a half way break at the (on the Monsal Trail, just off the A6) popular Terrace Café at the Whitworth Centre at Darley Dale? www.chatsworth.org Cycle Hire Matlock Bath Illuminations May Chatsworth Horse Trials www.peakblackwellcyclehire June/July Bakewell Carnival www.bakewellcarnival.co.uk Come along to Matlock Bath to marvel at the magical cycle hire www.carsingtonwater.com evening spectacle of illuminated boats on the River June/July Ashbourne Festival www.ashbournefestival.org Accessible Dales… (on the Monsal Trail near Bakewell) Derwent at weekends in September and October. The www.bakewellshow.org Hassop Station cycle hire If you’re a wheelchair user or have an accessibility August Bakewell Show www.hassopstation.co.uk event also features dazzling firework displays on certain requirement don’t miss out on enjoying the outdoors Aug/Sept Chatsworth Country Fair www.chatsworthcountryfair.co.uk Saturdays. Check out dates and book your tickets online Parsley Hay cycle hire (on the High Peak Trail near Hartington) on a bicycle. You can hire a hand crank cycle, wheelchair www.wirksworthfestival.co.uk at www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/illuminations. September Wirksworth Festival www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/cyclehire accessible bike or Boma 7 all-terrain wheelchair from December Matlock Victorian Xmas Weekend www.matlock.gov.uk Parsley Hay cycle hire centre. Off- road scooters (‘Trampers’) are Middleton Top cycle hire (on the High Peak Trail near Wirksworth) www.derbyshire.gov.uk also available at both Parsley Hay and Middleton Top centres.