Haddon Hall is one of the Peak District’s most iconic stately homes and has been used in a range of film productions including Harry Potter. Simon Jenkins describes Haddon Hall in his book “a thousand best houses” as, “the most romantic house to survive from the Middle Ages”. The house itself overlooks the river Wye …
Lyme House is a country house and garden situated right on the edge of the Peak District. The house was once occupied by the Legh family who managed its extensive grounds for both decoration and to host numerous sporting events and tournaments. The house is now however in the hands of the National Trust who …
The Peak District’s outstanding natural scenery has been used as the backdrop for a number of productions from Hollywood movies to cult T.V series. Visitors to the Peak District can explore these locations which range from areas of countryside such as Stanage Edge to country houses that include Hardwick Hall. One of the most famous …
The Buxton Opera House in the Peak District hosts around 450 shows each year, which include dance, drama and music concerts. The Opera house also hosts the famous Buxton festival. The house itself was restored in 2001, and boasts an original Edwardian theatre and is one of the best things to do in Buxton. The …
Chatsworth House is one of the Peak District’s most famous landmarks and tourist attractions. Chatsworth House makes a perfect day out for all of the family and has a range of different features. These include a historical house with an impressive art collection, a large garden, a working farmyard exhibit, a shop, and café. There …
Those interested in subterranean exploration should visit Poole’s Cavern, one of the most popular caves in the Peak District. Poole’s cavern is a natural Limestone cave located close to the town of Buxton. The cavern lies within the boundaries of Derbyshire and was formed over 2 million years ago, being granted the status as a …
Please do not contact to rent – you’ll need to get in touch with the local authority who is looking after the barn. Thanks Langsett Barn was built in a traditional manner using the post and truss method of construction. This method of construction involves the tying together of timber trusses which support the roof …
Arbow Low was constructed in Neolithic times as a monument. Arbor Low can be found within the White Peak area of the park. The site itself is privately owned though can be accessed by members of the public. Due to the sites important historical significance, access is managed by the Peak District National Park Authority. …
Those looking to find out about the Peak District and how to best protect it may wish to visit one of the Moorland visitor centres within the park. The flagship visitor centre is the Moorland Visitor centre in Edale, which specialises in moorland research, and provides visitors to the park with a range of interesting …
One of the best ways to take in the extensive scenery of the Peak District is through cycling. There are a number of cycle routes throughout the Peak District as well as visitors having the opportunity to hire bikes. Many of the cycle trails are also traffic free and wind through some of the most …
