Visitors to the Peak District have the opportunity to take a trip on a barge through the longest canal in the UK, Standedge tunnel that extends to over 3 miles. Standedge tunnel cuts through the heart of the Pennines and is classed as one of the 7 wonders of the British Waterways. A barge trip …
Places To Visit
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 Heights of Abraham can be found in the Derwent Valley and are one of the Peak District’s most popular attractions. The Heights of Abraham is a hill which is accessible by cable car. The Cable cars were installed in 1984 and traverse the picturesque Derwent valley, leading to the top of Masson Hill. The …
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. The opera house opened in June of 1903, and the first plays …
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 village of Buxton. The cavern lies within the boundaries of Derbyshire and was formed over 2 million years ago, being granted the status as a …
The Black Harry Trails can be found in the Longstone Edge area of the Peak District, and are suitable for hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The Black Harry Trails are just less than 20km long in length and provide visitors with a mixed range of picturesque scenery. The Black Harry Trails themselves can be accessed …
South West Peak is a relatively small area of the Peak District in comparison to both the Dark Peak and White Peak. The area is however still of great importance due to it hosting a similar range of habitats to the Dark Peak, all be it on a smaller scale. The area can be best …