Local Attractions

Some of the many features of the immediate area:

• We are located in the heart of the Peak District National Park
• Commerce and shopping in the major city of Sheffield - 12 miles away.
• The crooked spire on Chesterfield's Parish Church - 16 miles away.
• The ancient and picturesque market town of Bakewell, famous for the Bakewell pudding, with Monday market and antique shops - 7 miles away.
• History and culture at Chatsworth (7 miles), Hardwick Hall and Haddon Hall.
• Tradition and lore of well - dressings at Eyam (the 17th century plague village) and in many surrounding ancient villages (e.g. Rowsley and Youlgreave)
• Climbing and walking in the scenic Peaks and Pennine Way.
• Gliding from Hucklow.
• Cycling from Tissington and Monsal.
• Potholing, open mines and show caverns at Castleton.
• Golf at Bamford.
• Skiing facility at Sheffield's dry slope ski centre.
• Theatre at Buxton's Opera and Sheffield's Crucible and Lyceum.
• Concerts at Sheffield Arena.
• Nature reserve at Carsington Water
• Longshaw Estate (National Trust)
• Williamthorpe Ponds nature reserve (4 miles from Hardwick Hall)
• Carr Vale nature reserve near Bolsover Castle
• Ogston Reservoir, 2 miles south of Clay Cross