4-star holiday cottage for 2 people in the Peak District National Park
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Peak District places to visit
Whether you are planning your first visit to the Peak District or
you've visited before, you'll find there's lots to do in the
area.
Traditional market towns, a wealth of historic houses and other great attractions,
plus events throughout the year – all these combine to make the Peak
District a popular choice for short breaks and longer holidays.
Market Towns
History and Heritage
Houses and Gardens
Caves & Caverns
Market towns
Exploring the shops around the historic villages and towns of the Peak District
is a real pleasure, with alleyways, courtyards and arcades where the accent
is on individual shops. You'll find a wide selection of products, from
crafts to couture to delis and outdoor clothing. Bakewell, Leek and Ashbourne
all have a wealth of antique shops, ideal for browsing and perhaps the source
of a reminder of your holiday!
The nearest town to Chelmorton is Buxton (6m), where there is a wide range
of shops and supermarkets (Morrisons, Waitrose, Tesco Express). A former
spa town, Buxton boasts a gem of an opera house, splendid Georgian architecture
and lots of places to eat.
The attractive market town of Bakewell is just 8m, where you can stroll by
the River Wye with its 17c arched bridge. Don't miss the Monday market
with over 40 regular stalls or the Farmers' Market on the last Saturday of
the month. A couple of miles outside Bakewell, on the A6 towards Matlock,
is Peak Village factory outlet.
Ashbourne (12m) is a lovely Georgian town, with a medieval market place and
a lots of individual shops selling antiques, fashion and other goods. Wander
down St John's Street past tiny almshouses and the 15c Grammar School
to see splendid 15c tombs in St John's Church.
History and Heritage
A number of fascinating museums offer a glimpse back into the past, including
the Old House Museum in Bakewell. Only 18m away is a UNESCO World Heritage
Site – the Derwent Valley Mills - birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.
Take a ride on a vintage tram for one old penny at Crich Tramway Village
or a ride in a horse drawn carriage at the Red House Stables.
Historic Houses, Castles and Gardens
Derbyshire boasts a wealth of historic houses, castles and splendid gardens
to discover. Chatsworth,
home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire is the most well known stately
home, but just over the hill from is another gem – medieval Haddon Hall.
The National Trust has several grand properties within easy
reach including Sudbury Hall, Kedleston Hall and Hardwick Hall.
English Heritage too
has sites to visit – including Peveril Castle dating from Norman
times and magnificent Bolsover Castle.
Caves and Caverns
The 'White Peak' limestone landscape and the legacy of a 17c
lead mining industry have combined to create a number of caves and caverns
to explore. Castleton village is the most popular place to 'go underground' – with
several caves and caverns, including Speedwell
Cavern
and Treak
Cliff Cavern.
At Buxton, Poole's
Cavern has spectacular stalagmites and has won awards for
its accessibility for all.