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Chatsworth Chatsworth House, the home of the Dukes of Devonshire, is one of the Peak District's premier tourist attractions
www.chatsworth.org


The National Trust is a charity and is completely independent of Government. We protect and open to the public over 300 historic houses and gardens and 49 industrial monuments and mills.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk



Masterpiece of neo-classical architecture, designed by Robert Adam in the 1760s.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Sudbury Hall, the lavish interior featured in the BBC's Pride and Prejudice and is home to one of the grandest long galleries and staircases in England
www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Hardwick Hall, a spectacular Tudor treasure house originally built for 'Bess of Hardwick', Elizabethan England's second most powerful and wealthy woman
www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Haddon Hall

Haddon Hall, a medieval manor house belonging to the Dukes of Rutland, is another major attraction in the area
www.haddonhall.co.uk


Tissington Hall, built by Francis FitzHerbert in 1609 to replace the moated manor house to the north of the church, it has served the FitzHerbert family as their main home for the best part of 400 years.
www.tissington-hall.com


Eyam Hall, the historic Derbyshire home of the Wright family. The current family is the latest in a long line of Wrights who have been fortunate enough to live in this beautiful house for over 300 years.
www.eyamhall.co.uk


Recommended Restaurants / Pubs

The Druid Inn
Rowley Restaurant
Le Mistral, Wirksworth
Chatsworth Farm Shop
Denstone Hall
The George, Alstonefield
The Olde Gate Inn, Brassington (01629 540448)
Charlie's Bistro, Baslow
 

Outdoors

For links to activities such as walking (including maps / directions / info), caving, cycling / mountainbiking, handgliding and rock climbing.
 

Peak District National Park Authority The Peak District National Park Authority website
www.peakdistrict.org

Peak District and Derbyshire

'Whats on in the Peak District' a comprehensive up to date guide to events and things to do
www.visitpeakdistrict.com

Cressbrook

Cressbrook Multimedia's Peak District Information website gives detailed information about the Peak District and surrounding area
www.cressbrook.co.uk


Fun
 

Alton Towers Alton Towers is one of the country's foremost theme parks and is situated on the southern edge of the Peak District
www.alton-towers.co.uk

Crich Tramway Museum

Crich Tramway Museum is a major tourist attraction of the area, near Matlock
www.tramway.co.uk


Carsington Sports and Leisure have been providing training courses for professionals and amateur enthusiasts for many years in water based activities.
www.carsingtonwater.com


Gulliver's is a family theme park designed to cater for families with children between the age of two and thirteen.
www.gulliversfun.co.uk


We see ourselves as an eco-educational experience in the respect that participants absorb valuable risk assessment and risk management skills, whilst having a naturally thrilling time on an environmentally responsible and sustainable activity.
www.goape.co.uk


Your visit to the Heights of Abraham starts with a spectacular cable car ride but there is much more to see and do once you are at the summit. By exploring our web site you will soon come to realise that it is just part of a unique place to visit.
www.heightsofabraham.com


Poole's Cavern is a 2 million year old, natural limestone cave situated in the beautiful woodland of Buxton Country Park. One of the great caves of the Peak District.
www.poolescavern.co.uk
 
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