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The
Comprehensive
Website for the Ancient English Kingdom of Mercia
Mercia, sometimes spelled Mierce , was one of the
kingdoms of the Anglo-Saxon heptarchy, in what is now the Midlands
region of England, with its heart in the Trent valley and its tributary
streams. This site shows places of Interest & Events in
Derbyshire.
THE ANGLES HAVE LANDED
The Angles
came here for a visit 1515 years ago and liked it so much
they have stayed.
According
to sources such as the History of Bede, after the invasion of
Britannia, the Angles split up and founded the kingdoms of the Nord
Angelnen (Northumbria), Ost Angelnen (East Anglia), and the Mittlere
Angelnen (Mercia). Confirmation is afforded by English and Danish
traditions relating to two kings named Wermund and Offa of Angel, from
whom the Mercian royal family claimed descent and whose exploits are
connected with Angeln, Schleswig, and Rendsburg. Danish tradition has
preserved record of two governors of Schleswig, father and son, in
their service, Frowinus (Freawine) and Wigo (Wig), from whom the royal
family of Wessex claimed descent. During the 5th century, the Anglii
invaded Great Britain, after which time their name does not recur on
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Derbyshire
The area that is
now Derbyshire was first occupied between the Paleolithic and Neolithic
periods of the Stone Age when Mesolithic hunter gatherers roamed the
hilly tundra.The
evidence
of these nomadic tribes is centred around limestone caves
located on the Nottinghamshire border. Desposits left in the caves date
the occupancy at around 12,000 to 7,000
Burial mounds of
Neolithic settlers are also situated throughout the county. These
chambered tombs were designed for collective burial and are mostly
located in the central Derbyshire region.
There are tombs in Minning Low, and Five Wells, which date back to
between 2000 and 2500 BCEThree
miles
west of Youlgreave lies the Neolithic henge monument of Arbor
Low,
This can be dated back to 2500 BCE.
It is not until
the Bronze Age that real signs of agriculture and settlement are found
in the county. In the moors of the Peak District signs of clearence,
arable fields and hut circles were discovered after archeological
investigation. However this area and another settlement at Swarkestone
are all that have been found
During the Roman
invasion the invadors were attracted to Derbyshire because of the lead
ore in the limestone hills of the area. They settled throughout the
county with forts built near Brough in Hope Valley and near Glossop.
Later they settled around Buxton, famed for it's warm springs, and set
up
a fort near modern day Derby in a area now known as Little Chester.
The name Derby
comes from Anglo-Saxon and means
deer '+' habitation.The Anglo-Saxon Derby may
have been in existence, as far back as post Roman times where Derventio
was still a commercial centre. It is possible late Romano Britons
invited some Anglo-Saxons of their
own and had them dwell just over the hill -out of sight of
Derventio.Repton is known and sign posted as the
capital of Mercia. Actually it is believed that Repton was the religous
Capital and Tamworth the administrative Capital. St Wystans Church
contains a unique Saxon
crypt which is one of the most important surviving pieces of Saxon
architecture
in England. Repton church was the burial place of Mercian Kings. It
dates
from around 750 AD and contains the tombs of King Ethelbald of
Mercia(ad757), King Wiglaf in AD840 and his grandson St Wystan who was
brutally murdered. The crypt became a place of pilgramage.
The
Anglo-Saxon
occupation was ended by the arrival of the Vikings, in AD875, who
after capturing Repton turned their
attentions on Northworthy. After gaining control
of the Anglo-Saxon settlement, they settled in Derby. Derby is by far
the largest town in the county. Other towns of some importance are
Alfreton, Ashbourne,
Bakewell, Belper, Buxton, Chesterfield, Glossop, Heanor, Ilkeston, Long
Eaton
and Matlock. Click
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Ashbourne Welcome to Ashbourne Tourist
Information Centre in Derbyshire. If you are looking for information on
Ashbourne or on
nearby places such as Stoke-on-Trent, Burton-on-Trent, Uttoxeter, Derby
and
Stone then please call us and see if we can help.
At Bakewell Tourist Information Centre, we
are here to help you. We have information on everything from the
Derbyshire town of Bakewell to other nearby places such as Butxon,
Matlock and the Peak District National Park in which Bakewell is
located.
Old
Market
Hall , Bridge Street , Bakewell , Derbyshire DE4 1DS
Tel: 01629 816 558 Fax: 01629 814 782
Email: bakewell@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Buxton
Buxton Tourist Information Centre is
situated in the peaceful town of Buxton, surrounded by the Peak
District National Park.
There are a lot of tourist attractions in the area including Poole’s
Cavern
and Solomon’s Temble along with Chatsworth House, Magpie Mine and Arbor
Low
Stone Circle in the Peak District.
Castleton Caslteon Visitor
Centre is situated right in the heart of the village. Each month the
centre houses a different display in its exhibition room, which shows
off the talents of local artists, photographers and crafts people.
There is also a full tourist information service from an experienced
team. Opening timea: 10am - 5.30pm
daily
At Chesterfield Tourist Information Centre,
we are here to help you. We have information on everything from
Chesterfield in Derbyshire to other places such as nearby Sheffield,
Worksop and Mansfield.
Discover more about Derby and the
surrounding area at Derby Tourist Information Centre. Our information
centre is packed with lots of useful travel & tourism information
to help you plan your trip so if you’d like help with touring routes,
are looking for bed & breakfast, hotel, self-catering or camping
& caravanning accommodation, or want to know what tourist
attractions you can visit, then call in and let
us offer you some advice.
The centre is a joint venture between the
Peak District National Park Authority and Severn Trent Water, forms
part of a visitor
complex including cycle hire, refreshment kiosk and ranger services.
Can
accommodate whellechair users and has disabled toilet facilities
adjacent to the centre. Visitors can explore the fascinating history of
the valley, take part in the range of activities available or just
enjoy the refreshments. Just 500 metres from Derwent Dam
Glossop Tourist Information Centre is
situated in the town of Glossop on the edge of the Peak District
National Park and close to Manchester & Stockport.
Discover more about Matlock and the
surrounding area including the Peak District National Park at Matlock
Tourist Information Centre. The information centre contains lots of
useful tourist information and helpful staff to help you plan your trip.
Discover more about Matlock Bath and the
surrounding Peak District National Park at Matlock Bath Tourist
Information Centre situated close to Matlock town.
Ripley
Tourist Information Centre is situated in the Derbyshire town of
Ripley, close to Matlock, Mansfield, Eastwood, Hucknall and Belper.
There are a number of tourist
attractions in the area including the Midland railway, Denby Potteries,
Wingfield
Manor and Hardwick Hall near Mansfield.
Town
Hall
, Market Place , Ripley , Derbyshire DE5 3BT
Tel: 01773 841 488 Alternate Tel: 01773 841 486 Fax: 01773 841 487
Email: touristinformation@ambervalley.gov.uk
A local heritage
centre covering the area around Alfreton. On display are a collection
of photographs, paintings, maps and artefacts relating to the area or
used by local householders. Books, postcards and videos published by
the trust are on sale.
Heritage Chapel
Rodgers Lane
Alfreton Derbyshire
DE55 7FF
Tel: +44 (0) 1773 832349
Alfreton
Hall
Alfreton Hall was built
around 1724-25, close to the site of an older building, for George
Morewood and was
owned by the Palmer Morewood family, owners of many of the local coal
mines,
until 1957, when the Derbyshire County Council acquired it and
surrounding land. They sold on four acres and the house to the Alfreton
UDC in 1964. Most
of the house was demolished in 1968, having been substantially weakened
by
mining subsidence. The remainder, the wing built by Benjamin Wilson in
1855,
was converted into an arts and adult education centre. The land is now
part
of an attractive public park, providing facilities for swimming and
other
sports.
Alport
Castles are a landslip feature in the Peak District,
said to be the largest landslide in the United Kingdom. They lie north
of the Snake
Pass and north west of Ladybower Reservoir. Alport Castles are part of
the
National Trust's High Peak Estate. Debris from the landslide has
produced several mounds, the largest of which — the "Tower" — from a
distance resembles a full scale motte and bailey castle.
High Peak Estate Office, Edale
End,
Hope Valley, Derbyshire S33 6RF
Arbor
Low is a stone circle, or henge, positioned on a hilltop in the
Derbyshire moorland, five miles South West of Bakewell. Neolithic in
date, there are around fifty pillars of limestone laid on the ground
where they once stood vertically. These are surrounded by a steep bank
and ditch. Nearby is a barrow, or burial mound, named ‘Gib Hill’.
Access is via a farm, where a donation may be requested. Sturdy shoes
or walking boots are recommended.
Ardotalia
(also known as Melandra, or Melandra Castle) is a Roman
fort in Gamesley, near Glossop .
Ardotalia was constructed by Cohors Primae Frisiavonum—The First Cohort
of Frisiavones Evidence for the existence of this unit
exists not only from the building stone found at the site but also from
various diplomas
and other Roman writings.
This
unit would have had around a thousand men,
including the specialist craftsmen needed to perform the skilled work
of building the fort.This unit was assisted in constructing the fort by
the 3rd Cohort of Bracara Augustani. These men were probably Iberian
Celts from the colony of
Braga in Portugal, who seem to have been attached to the XX Legion
Valeria Victrix in Chester. Whilst it is unknown which of these Cohorts
actually manned
the fort it seems more likely that the 3rd Cohort of Bracara Augstani
performed
this duty, as they were from a hilly region and so were more
experienced in
holding terrain such as that found around Glossop. The Frisiavones were
from
low-lying lands beyond the Rhine and so may have been divided between
the
lower terrain of Manchester and Northwich. The First Cohort of
Frisiavones were also present at Brocolitia, one of Hadrian's wall
forts and settlements, at Carrawburgh, Northumberland. Evidence for
this relies on an inscription on an altar stone, which tells us that
Optio Maus (an NCO within the Cohort) had repaid a vow to the goddess
Coventina. Whether this altar was the repayment of the vow is unknown.
From the centre of Glossop take
the A57 towards Hyde, then at Dinting Vale turn left onto the A626
towards Marple. Go up the hill and after about 500 metres turn right,
to follow the road which
goes around the edge of the Gamesley council estate.
Ashbourne
Ashbourne,
south
of the Peak District, is a small town famous for its Shrove
Tuesday "football" match, which is played with the goals 3 miles apart
and lasts from
2pm to 10 pm, unless a goal is scored before 5pm!. The match has
hundreds of "players" and is more than a bit rough!The town itself has
several buildings of note in its narrow streets, St Oswolds's church,
famous for its white marble
statue of a sleeping child, the old grammar school, almshouses, and the
home
of John Taylor, The Mansion Taylor was a friend of Dr Johnston who
visited
at the old coaching inn, Black's Head in the town. The other old inn is
the
Green Man.The town market is held on Thursday in the Market Square.A
good
base for exploring the Peak District to the north. Try a visit to the
small
village of Bradbourne, B5056 off A515 north of Ashbourne, with its
Saxon
Cross outside the church.The town is in the middle of Dove Dale, the
border
of Derbyshire and Staffordshire, the Dale follows the River Dove
downstream from the Peak District to the Trent. Lots of villages to
visit down small roads, with riverside walks , northwards try Ilam,
with its country park, or Mapleton with the walk to Thorpe.
Ashbourne Treasure Hunt
No knowledge of Ashbourne is required as
all clues are solved by observation. Both young and old will be
fascinated whilst getting out for a couple of hours seeing the sites
and solving the clues. Children will enjoy beating adults to solve the
clues! We even supply a map just in case you get lost. The
answers are at the back of the book so you can check any unsolved ones
before you leave.
The hunt starts at the Tourist Information Centre , Market Place,
Ashbourne, DE6 1EU. From Ashbourne or just visiting, you will be
surprised at how much you walk past without even noticing. We so often
walk around blinkered without appreciating the great features which
make our towns and cities fabulous. By following our hunt these things
will be highlighted rather than hidden away. Our Ashbourne treasure
hunt packs contain all the necessary elements for you need including
maps, clues, answer sheet, and tips on how to get things going.
Visit
the one
and a half miles of restored Ashby Canal stretching from Conkers to
beyond Moira Furnace. Regular boat trips (ring to check - 01283 224667)
through a
swing bridge and first full sized lock on the canal.
Bakewell Bakewell, a small town with busy roads,
famous as the home of Bakewell Pudding or Tart made with raspberry jam,
but which is the original recipe? two shops battle for the
honour!Popular town to visit as Bakewell is the nearest town to the
famous Chatsworth House, one of the most popular stately homes in
England.The local showground hosts the yearly Bakewell Show in early
August.Useful as a base for the area, visiting villages such as Winster
and Birchover, tucked away south east off the A6.
Old Market Hall , Bridge Street ,
Bakewell , Derbyshire DE4 1DS
A 16thC house with many original
features containing 19thC costumes displayed on models, a Victorian
kitchen, craftsmen's tools, farm implements, children's toys, lace work
and items of local historical interest. Also included are cameras,
Ashford marble and samplers.
A
number of Bakewell pudding shops exist in Bakewell, however this is
largely accepted to be the original, where the first ever pudding, or
tart, was made. Set in
a seventeenth Century building in the centre of the town, the shop
sells not
only their own puddings, but also other delicacies such as different
types
of bread and preserve. A restaurant on the first floor offers tasty
snacks
and meals using local produce.
No prior
knowledge of Bakewell is required
as all clues are
solved by observation. Both
young and old will be fascinated whilst getting out for a couple of
hours seeing the sites and solving the clues. Children will enjoy
beating adults to solve the clues! We even supply a map just in
case
you get lost. The answers are at the back of the book so you can
check
any unsolved ones before you leave. The hunt starts at
the Visitor information Centre, Bridge Street, Bakewell, DE45 1DS.From Bakewell
or just visiting, you will be surprised at how much you walk past
without even noticing. We so often walk around blinkered without
appreciating the great features which make our towns and cities
fabulous. By following our hunt these things will be highlighted rather
than hidden away.Our Bakewell treasure hunt packs contain
all the necessary elements for you need including maps, clues, answer
sheet, and tips on how to get things going.
Local
stockists of single hunts
Bakewell Visitor Centre,
Old Market Hall , Bridge Street ,
Bakewell , Derbyshire DE4 1DS
Sometimes
described
as the county's finest unspoilt Elizabethan country house,
Barlborough Hall has stood to the north of Barlborough, a north-east
Derbyshire village, for four centuries. The ornate, lantern-towered and
mullioned structure was built for Lord Justice Francis Rodes to a
design attributed to Robert Smythson in 1584. Now
adopted as a school it retains much of its original character. The
chapel
and many of the teaching rooms are in the Central Hall, while
the Jacobean stable outbuildings and domestic quarters house the Early
Years department
Welcome
to
the Barrow Hill Engine Shed Society. After many years of hard work
by dedicated volunteers, the magnificent Midland Railway roundhouse at
Barrow Hill that faced certain demolition now looks forward to a very
bright future. We hope you will find something to interest you during
your visit to the site of Britain's
last operational roundhouse. Only a few years ago it seemed that "our"
roundhouse
would never see the 21st century - but here we are!
A
popular river gardens used as a film and TV location on many occasions.
The beautiful gardens are situated by the River Derwent, 'The National
Heritage Corridor'. There is a summer programme of band concerts and
outdoor theatre and each July well dressings are displayed in the
gardens. Visitors are able to hire a rowing boat or take a ride on a
motor boat. The gardens are adjacent to the historic North Mill (now
part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage site which houses the
Derwent Valley Visitor Centre.
The Blue
John
Cavern is one of the four show caves in Castleton, .The
semi-precious mineral "Blue John" or "Derbyshire Spar" is mined from
this cave. Although the cavern works as a show cave, the mineral is
still worked here during the winter months. The miners who work the
remaining seams act as guides for the underground tours.Blue John is a
blue/purple and white/yellow banded variety of fluorite which locals
will tell you is found nowhere else in the world other than this cave
and the nearby Treak Cliff Cavern. In the late 18th century a
small local industry was centred on turning vases of Blue John, which
might be mounted with ormolu as chimneypiece garnitures. A small amount
of the rock is still mined and can be bought as jewellery in
local shops.The earliest dated decorative application of Blue John is
its
use in marble fireplace panels designed by Robert Adam and installed in
Kedleston
Hall near Derby in 1762.The eight veins here are Twelve Vein, Old
Dining
Room, Bull Beef, New Dining Room, Five Vein, Organ Room New Cavern and
Lanscape.
The Blue John Cavern
Castleton
Hope Valley
S33 8WP
Be
transported back to the Golden Age of Chivalry and Romance. Set on a
hilltop overlooking the Vale of Scarsdale, Bolsover Castle enjoys
panoramic views over the beautiful Derbyshire countryside. Children
will love the fairytale Little Castle, designed as a fantasy
entertainment house with magnificent wall paintings. Visit the indoor
Riding House where William, Duke of Newcastle indulged his passion for
training horses in balletic movement. Wander round the beautiful Venus
Garden, with its secluded love seats, 23 statues and fountain which
plays again for the first time in centuries. There are also intriguing
audio-visual displays to enjoy in the Discovery Centre.
Bolsover, Derbyshire - S44 6PR
In Bolsover, 6 miles E of Chesterfield on A632. Off M1 at junction29 BOLSOVER
CASTLE
WEBSITE
tel : 01246 822844
Bottle
Kiln
A fine art gallery with a new exhibition
every month. There is also a craft gallery with hand-crafted artefacts
from around the world, a gift shop containing an excellent selection of
cards, jewellery and general high-quality gift items. The Buttery cafe
serve wholesome home-made food. All this is in an attractive landscaped
setting with a Japanese garden and a unique renovated bottle-necked
kiln.
Bradbourne Hall, a greystone Elizabethan
building with three gables, was once the home of the Buckston family.
It was probably built by Henry Buckston or his son george who died in
1631, possibly on the site of a much older building. The Buckstons
moved to Sutton on the Hill in
the early part of the 19th century and the building was tenanted out.
In
1929 an extension was added by the then owner L.W.Hodson. It remains a
private
residence.
Bradbourne in Derbyshire
is an ancient village situated 4 miles north east of Ashbourne off the
A5056 and stands high on a ridge between the valleys of Bradbourne
Brook and Havenhill Dale, enjoying some fine views
Bretby
Hall is a country house at Bretby, north of Swadlincote and
east of Burton upon Trent.
The
name Bretby means "dwelling place of Britons".The first
Bretby Hall was built in 1630 after Thomas Stanhope bought the manor of
Bretby from the family of Stephen de Segrave, to whom it had been
granted by Ranulph de Blondeville, 4th Earl of Chester.In 1628, his
grandson Philip was made Earl of Chesterfield by King
Charles I of England. From then on, Bretby Hall was the ancestral home
of
the Earls of Chesterfield.The second Earl was responsible for a
complete restyling
of the gardens so that some compared them favourably with the gardens
at
Versailles.The fifth Earl demolished the mansion and built the present
Hall
to a design by Sir Jeffry Wyatville.The sixth Earl, known as the
"racing Earl",
loved cricket and shooting, so he built a cricket pitch and raised game
birds.The
seventh Earl died without issue, and the estate revolved to his mother
and
through her to the wife of the 5th Earl of Carnarvon, the famous
egyptologist
. In 1926, the Hall was sold to Derbyshire
County Council and was run as an orthopaedic
hospital until the 1990s when it was sold to a private developer, who
has
converted it into luxury apartments and suites.
Buxton Buxton,
developed
as a Georgian spa and the buildings and some streets reflect
the Georgian splendour. You can still "take the waters" at St Ann's
Well, the water is warm!Largely developed in the Victorian era, it is
still a popular town, the highest in England, on the edge of the Peak
District National Park. Even if you are not walking, the town is well
worth a visit. Tourist
and
general chain stores in the town, plus specialist shops. Try the
Spring Gardens Shopping Centre or the shops in the Market Place and
High Street. Market on Tuesdays and Saturdays.Take a look at the
Crescent with its Georgian facade, the Town Hall (1888), the Natural
Bath building, as well as the restored Opera House. Box Office
Telephone number is 01298 72190. A smaller theatre is at The Pauper's
Pit, The Old Hall Hotel, The Square, Tel: 01298 72190Churches to note
are St Marys Church and St Johns Church.
Buxton Treasure Hunt
No prior knowledge of Buxton is required
as all clues are solved by observation. Both young and old will
be fascinated whilst getting out for a couple of hours seeing the sites
and solving the clues. Children will enjoy beating adults to solve the
clues! We even supply a map just in case you get lost. The
answers are at the back of the book so you can check any unsolved ones
before you leave.
The hunt starts at the Tourist Information Centre , The Crescent,
Buxton, SK17 6BQ. From Buxton or just visiting, you will be surprised
at how much you walk past without even noticing. We so often walk
around blinkered without appreciating the great features which make our
towns and cities fabulous. By following our hunt these things will be
highlighted rather than hidden away. Our Buxton treasure hunt packs
contain all the necessary elements for you need including maps, clues,
answer sheet, and tips on how to get things going.
Buxton
Hall
The Old Hall Hotel was originally Buxton Hall. It was built by the 6th
Earl of Shrewsbury, George Talbot, whose wife was Bess of Hardwick, in
1550, replacing an earlier building. It is situated over a natural
spring, the warm mineral waters of which were the reason for Buxton's
origin. This was the site of the Roman Baths ("Aqua Arnemetiae")
thought to have been named after the Celtic
water Goddess Arnemetiae.
Buxton Opera House
Buxton Opera House is one of Britain’s
leading receiving theatres, presenting around 450 performances each
year including dance, comedy, children’s shows, drama, musical
concerts, pantomime and opera as well as a lively Fringe Theatre and
Community and Education Programme. The theatre is also home to the
prestigious Buxton
Festival and The International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival
and The
Four-Four-Time Festival of Live Music. Lovingly restored to its
former glory in 2001, Buxton Opera House is an exquisitely beautiful
Edwardian theatre and one of
the country’s finest examples of Frank Matcham theatre design.
Visit
our shop - we stock educational books and games, fossils, rock and
mineral specimens, replica artefacts and a host of bright, amusing and
affordable toys
This
baroque mansion, built 1701-3 and set in a stunning landscape park, has
become famous as a graphic illustration of the English country house in
decline. Little restored, the house contains the spectacular natural
history collection of the Harpur Crewe family, as well as a magnificent
18th-century state bed and
interiors that are essentially unchanged since the 1880s. The open
parkland is managed for its nature conservation value and the
attractive grounds feature a beautiful walled garden and an interesting
collection of garden buildings, including a newly restored orangery.
Carnfield Hall is a 15th century
'mansion house' added to during the 16th & 17th centuries and
restored in the early 1990's. Its atmospheric interior has fine
oak panelled rooms including a 16th
century 'great parlour', Georgian dining room and two impressive
Jacobean staircases.For
several
centuries
the seat of the Revell family, the Hall contains a varied and
fascinating collection of antique furniture, porcelain and glass,
family portraits, needlework and old costumes, 19th century toys and
manorial documents from the 16th
century. Curios
including
a lock of Edward IV's hair, Princess Charlotte's wedding stockings and
Louis
XIV's travelling trunk are shown as well as heirlooms of the Cartland
family
who live in the hall.
Carsington
Reservoir is a reservoir operated by Severn Trent Water . The
reservoir takes water from the River Derwent at Ambergate during winter
months, pumping up to the reservoir by 10.5 km long tunnels and
aqueduct. Water is released back into the river during summer months
for abstraction and treatment further downstream. It is England's ninth
largest reservoir with a capacity of 35,412 megalitres.Planning for the
reservoir started in the 1960s with actual construction starting in
1979. In 1984 there was a partial collapse of the dam prior to its
filling. The dam was subsequently completely removed before
construction of a new dam commenced in 1989. The finished reservoir was
opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1992.The reservoir is a major centre of
leisure activities including walking, cycling, birdwatching, sailing
and windsurfing. The land surrounding the reservoir, in particular the
facilities around the visitor centre, have played host to events
including a music festival, the Festival of the Peak.
Carsington
Water
Visitor Centre
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 1ST
Come
and explore this fascinating landscape which originates from the early
18th century... ...and surrounds the ruins of an old corn mill, with
ponds, stream, canal and waterfalls and an old lead mine. The garden
has a wide variety of plants, shrubs and trees providing colour and
interest all year round.The Bonsall Brook runs through the garden and
over the ruined mill, a feature which gave the house its name. In the
winter it becomes a torrent and in summer a more gentle trickle. The
four acre garden is set on many levels and is surrounded by mature
trees, high cliffs and banks. It is divided into areas or "rooms" each
with its own character
Housed
in a listed 17th Century house in the centre of this historic village,
the museum mounts a new exhibition each year illustrating the life,
work and leisure of the local villages over the years. Every Sunday and
all Bank Holiday Mondays 2-4.30pm
Castleton
Castleton, at the heart of the Peak District, is a small village at the
top of the Hope Valley. Surrounded by high hills, including Mam Tor,
and overlooked by Peveril Castle. A formidable area, which even beat
the roadmakers.Celts and Romans occupied this area, and the 1086 castle
protected the village as
it grew based on mining lead and precious stone.. Today the village is
famous
for the show caves where Blue John is mined. Originally the area had 16
mines
for the precious stone, but now only smaller pieces are found.These
caves
are only the start of the cave system and the area is very popular with
cavers,
even though winter flooding occurs.Oak Apple Day, the 29th May, is
celebrated
with a procession.The
church,
St Edminds, is worth a look, although heavily restored in the
19th
century.
This
complete Victorian 'automatic' water turbine-powered roller flour mill
has a unique collection of fascinating early milling machinery on four
huge floors. The mill illustrates the transition from the old,
inefficient millstones to the precision roller process of today. It is
well interpreted and has 'hands-on' models and displays to explore
which demonstrate many aspects of early science and technology. There
is a newly opened section of the provender Mill to see.
Independent working Craftspeople around the Stable Yard. The Mill Shop
offers
a great range of quality flours and free recipes to delight the
discerning housewife. Café, free car park.
Chatsworth
House
is situated in the picturesque village of Chatsworth in the heart
of Derbyshire's Peak District National Park.Chatsworth house is one of
Britain's best loved historic houses and estates, hosting famous works
of art, beautiful landscaped gardens, numerous walking trails,
farmyard, adventure playground, a gift shop and restaurant, where
visitors can enjoy a peaceful meal.The house is home to
the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, containing 12 rooms representing
4000 years of European culture and craftsmanship, from ancient Greece
to
modern work by British artists. Guests are able to take a guided tour
around
the house and the estate.
Chesterfield, famous for its church with the crooked spire
and its
market, was a market town since the 12th century. Once a coal mining
area,
it is now an engineering centre.A working, busy town, but a visit to
the
church and the markets are well worth the effort.The 14th century St
Marys
and All Saints Church has the famous crooked spire, caused by the wind
twisting the spire as it had inadequate bracing. The church is open to
visitors, the tower on advertised days.The markets include the 1857
Market Hall, now refurbished,
with specialist shops, open Mon -Sat, half day Wed. The famous Open
Market
is on Mon, Fri, and Saturday, with a "flea market" on Thursdays. Often
there
is street entertainment.For chain stores and other shops the Pavement
shopping
centre is where to be, and the "Shambles" , narrow streets off the
Market
Place, is worth a look.The town has a park, Queens Park, with a boating
lake,
walks, and in the summer bands play at the bandstand.The Chesterfield
town
museum is in Coronation Street.
The
Museum tells the Story of Chesterfield, from its beginnings as a Roman
fort on Ryknield Street to the building of the 'Crooked Spire' Church
and its growth as a market
town. The story goes on to the Industrial Revolution tracing the
development of coal mining and other local industries and charts the
effect of the arrival of the railways on the area. Chesterfield's most
famous Victorian resident, George Stephenson, the 'Father of the
Railways' is also featured. The displays continue the story of the town
to the present day. The Art Gallery features the work of Joseph Syddall
from Old Whittington, once described as 'the best draughtsman in
England'. Syddall was asked to illustrate Thomas Hardy's novel 'Tess of
the D'Urbevilles' when it appeared in the Graphic Magazine.
Chesterfield Treasure Hunt
No prior knowledge of Chesterfield is
required as all clues are solved by observation. Both young and
old will be fascinated whilst getting out for a couple of hours seeing
the sites and solving the clues. Children will enjoy beating adults to
solve the clues! We even supply a map just in case you get
lost. The answers are at the back of the book so you can check
any unsolved ones before you leave.
The hunt starts at the Tourist Information Centre , Rykneld Square,
Chesterfield, S40 1SB. From Chesterfield or just visiting, you will be
surprised at how much you walk past without even noticing. We so often
walk around blinkered without appreciating the great features which
make our towns and cities fabulous. By following our hunt these things
will be highlighted rather than hidden away. Our Chesterfield treasure
hunt packs contain all the necessary elements for you need including
maps, clues, answer sheet, and tips on how to get things going.
Our Conservation and
Wildlife Park, located in scenic Peak District National Park of
Derbyshire, is set in 50 acres of landscaped grounds and is home, not
only to a unique collection of birds and animals, but to many wild
birds and mammals. As you walk about the Wildlife Park you'll see some
of Europe's largest gathering of otters, 16 species of owls and other
indigenous wildlife all in their natural surroundings including,
buzzards, pine martens, polecats, foxes, Scottish wildcats and deer.
Conkers:
at
the Heart of the National Forest CONKERS, located at
the Heart of the National Forest five miles from Junction 11 on the
M42, is a unique mix of indoor and outdoor hands on experiences which
keep visitors engaged for hours. Visitors to the popular family
attraction, CONKERS, will get the experience of a lifetime when they
venture into the indoor ?Tree Top
Adventure Walk,' which has been funded by East Midlands Development
Agency (emda). It is the first exhibit of its kind in Europe. In the
indoor ?Tree Top Adventure Walk', visitors will embark on a terrifying
journey that takes them high up above the existing exhibits and into
the dense, dark woodland canopy at night.
Creswell Crags
is a limestone gorge honeycombed with caves and smaller fissures. Stone
tools and remains of animals found in the caves by archaeologists
provide evidence for a fascinating story of life during the last Ice
Age between 50,000 and 10,000 years ago. Further evidence came to light
in 2003 with the discovery of Britain's only known Ice Age rock art.
Creswell Crags was among the most northerly places on earth to have
been visited by our ancient ancestors, a
story that is unique on a European and World scale. All of the caves
are protected
by metal grills to preserve the rare archaeological deposits that
remain
inside. At the east end of the gorge is the Museum
and
Education Centre. The gorge is part of the Creswell Heritage
Landscape Area.
Recently
voted East Midlands Best Day Out by viewers of BBC East Midlands Today,
Crich Tramway Village has developed into one of Derbyshire's most
unique attractions. Trams run to and fro down a cobbled street past the
former Derby Assembly rooms before passing under the Bowes-Lyon Bridge
and climbing a mile and a half of track that provides breathtaking
views of the surrounding countryside.Experience the brand new Woodland
Walk & Sculpture Trail which winds its way back to the village or
remain on the tram and be dropped off outside The Red Lion Pub and
Tearooms before visiting the fascinating Workshop Viewing Gallery.Every
year the team at Crich put on a variety of special events including the
famous 1940s weekends and Transport Extravaganza.
The Village is open daily from 10.00am
between April and October plus weekends at other times.
St
Mary and
All Saints, the Crooked Spire Church, was built in the late 13 Century
and
finished around 1360. It is the largest church in Derbyshire. The Spire
stands
228 feet from the ground and leans 9 feet 5 inches from its true
centre. The
Spire was 'twisted' when unseasoned wood was used during its
construction. Then 32 tons of lead tiles were placed on top and as the
timber dried out the weight of the lead twisted the spire.Between
Easter and Christmas tours of the Tower to the base of the 'Crooked
Spire' will take place Monday to Saturday (weather permitting). They
will be advertised on a yellow notice just inside the south-west doors
of the Church. This shows the time of departure and the tour takes
about 40-45 minutes. In addition, tours take place on all
summer Bank Holiday Mondays and on Medieval Market Day (24 July 2007).
Church of St Mary and All Saints,
Church Way,
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Established
in
1985, the Steeple Grange Light Railway is an 18-inch gauge line near
Wirksworth in Derbyshire. It is built on the trackbed of a branch of
the old Cromford and High Peak Railway, now the High Peak Trail. Motive
power is provided by
ex-industrial diesel, battery-electric and petrol locomotives, and
passengers are carried in an old National Coal Board manrider. When you
visit the railway you can enjoy a unique twenty minute train ride
through dramatic limestone scenery; hear about why and how the railway
was built, and our plans for the
future; investigate some of our vintage locomotives and rolling stock;
discover
fossils and wild flowers; and see work under way on our extensions
towards
Middleton and the National Stone Centre.
The SGLR is situated on the High
Peak Trail between Black Rocks and the National Stone Centre, near
Wirksworth. You can park at either of these two locations. It is about
five minute's easy
walk from the car parks to the railway. The Railway is now included in
a
brown tourist sign scheme from the Wirksworth and Carsington areas.
Additional
signs are put out on operating days. http://www.steeplegrange.co.uk
Darley Abbey
Within
walking distance of Derby City centre is the remarkable factory village
of Darley Abbey, created by the Evans family from the 1780s onwards and
including St Matthew’s Church. Pause beside the river Derwent, within
sight of one of the
most complete early textile mill complexes.
Denby
Pottery Visitor Centre – open daily all year round. Free entry and
parking, located on B6179, off the A38 north of Derby. Craftroom tours
daily including paint a plate and make a frog. Free cookery
demonstrations daily in the theatre kitchen of the Cookery Emporium.
Watch blown glass being made in the Glass Studio, weekdays. Large Denby
Factory Shop, New Denby Home Store, Dartington Crystal Shop, Garden
emporium, cookshop, Gift shop, painting gallery, museum and restaurant
serving excellent home cooked food.
Derby,
home
of industry, yet still preserves the buildings built by the people
who created the town's prosperity.Once a Roman town, it became an
administrative centre and with the Industrial Revolution become an
important industrial town
as well as a railway town. Famous industrial names still at Derby
include Rolls Royce and Royal Crown Derby. Today, this large regional
city has all the modern facilities you would expect. Cinemas and
theatres, including the Derby Playhouse, as well as parks and
entertainment. There is a large shopping centre as well as out of town
shopping areas, one of which has a large muti-screen cinema. Derby has
two indoor markets, open every day, the Eagle Centre Market and the
Market Hall. As well as the market the Eagle Centre has a selection of
chain stores. More shops stretch along the roads away from the
Cathedral.
Buildings of note include the
County or Shire Hall, 1660, the Guildhall, rebuilt in 1842, the Central
Library and
Museum and Jacobean House.Many of the buildings were built by the
owners of
local industry, and some of the parks are the grounds of their old
houses. Derby is home to Derby County Football team, the Rams. The
local tourist information
centre is the starting point for a popular "Ghost Walk" through the
city
tunnels.
Derby
Cathedral The Collegiate
Church of All Saints' Derby, with its 16th century tower that dominates
the city skyline, was founded in the tenth century. It has been through
several rebuilds, notably the replacement of all but the tower of the
medieval church with a
classical building by James Gibbs in the eighteenth century. It has
been Derby's
Cathedral since 1927. The Cathedral's key role is to be the Bishop's
church
and a centre of worship and mission.
Derby
City
Museum and Art Gallery
The impressive Joseph Wright Gallery
includes portraits, landscapes and scenes of industry directly relevant
to the story of the Derwent Valley Mills. The Museum and Art Gallery
has exciting displays about fine art, natural history, archaeology,
military history, ceramics and
more.
Derby
Industrial
Museum
The Silk Mill Museum is on the site
of the world's oldest factories, the Silk Mills built by George
Sorocold in 1702
and 1717. The foundations and parts of the tower from the 1717 mill are
still
visible.
The displays tell the story of the
industrial heritage and achievement of Derby and its people. There is a
special emphasis on the development of Rolls-Royce aero engines and the
railway industry. Other
displays cover local industries such as mining, pottery and foundry
work.
The Power Gallery covers the story of motive power in industry with
hands-on
exhibits.
Derby Treasure Hunt
No prior knowledge of Derby is required
as all clues are solved by observation. Both young and old will
be fascinated whilst getting out for a couple of hours seeing the sites
and solving the clues. Children will enjoy beating adults to solve the
clues! We even supply a map just in case you get lost. The
answers are at the back of the book so you can check any unsolved ones
before you leave.The hunt starts at the Tourist Information Centre ,
Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH.From Derby or just visiting, you will be
surprised at how much you walk past without even noticing. We so often
walk around blinkered without appreciating the great features which
make our towns and cities fabulous. By following our hunt these things
will be highlighted rather than hidden away.Our Derby treasure hunt
packs contain all the necessary elements for you need including maps,
clues, answer sheet, and tips on how to get things going.
Derwent Reservoir is one of
three reservoirs in the Upper Derwent Valley in the north
east of Derbyshire, England.
The River Derwent flows first
through Howden Reservoir, then Derwent Reservoir
and finally through Ladybower Reservoir. Between them they
provide practically all of Derbyshire's water, as well as to a large
part of South Yorkshire and as far afield as Nottingham
and Leicester.Derwent
Reservoir
is around 1.5 mi (2 km) in length, running broadly
north-south, with Howden Dam at the northern end and Derwent Dam at the
south. A small island lies near the Howden Dam. The Abbey Brook flows into the
reservoir from the east.At its peak the reservoir covers an area of
70.8 hectares
(175 acres) and at its deepest point is 34.7 metres deep. During the Second World War the reservoir was used
by pilots
of the 617 Squadron for practising
the low-level
flights needed for Operation Chastise (commonly known as
the "Dam Busters" raids), due to its similarity to the German dams.
Occasional flypasts
of the Battle of Britain Memorial
Flight are staged to commemorate this.
In December 2001, the Derwent Valley
Mills in Derbyshire became inscribed as a World Heritage Site.This
international designation confirms the outstanding importance of the
area as the birthplace of the factory system where in the 18th Century
water power was successfully harnessed for textile
production.Stretching 15 miles down the river valley from Matlock Bath
to Derby, the World Heritage Site contains a fascinating series of
historic mill complexes, including some of the world's first 'modern'
factories.
47 acres of newly planted woodland
created as a tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales. Includes sculpture
trail, peace glade and children's glade
Occupation
Road,
Albert Village,
Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Telephone:
01283 229494 Fax: 01283 229496
Donington
Grand
Prix Collection
The largest collection of Grand Prix
Racing Cars in the world. Over 130 exhibits portraying motor sport
history from the
early 1900's to the present day.Famous cars and drivers including the
Ferrari
500 (the most successful chassis ever) driven by Alberto Ascari, Tazio
Nuvolari's
Maserati 8CM, the Lotus 25 driven by Jim Clark, Mansell's Red 5
Williams
and Senna's McLaren in which he won the 1993 European Grand Prix at
Donington
Park.The Collection includes the largest public displays of McLaren and
Williams
cars and the biggest collection of drivers' helmets in the
World.Nowhere
in the world could you find the only complete set of Vanwalls, the twin
engined
Alfa Romeo Bimotore and the 6 wheel Tyrrell all under one
roof.Incorporated
in the collection is the Senna Fangio Conference Centre - multi-purpose
corporate
facilities for up to 180 delegates catering for conferences, meetings,
dinners,
presentations, product launches and team building.
Donington Park
Castle Donington
Derby
Derbyshire
DE74 2RP
Home
to the
British Motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP), Donington Park is one of the
most
famous race circuits in the UK. It operates a very busy race program
involving
the British Touring Car Championship, British Superbike Championship,
British
Formula 3, British GT Championship and many others. Donington Park is
located
near to the East Midlands Airport and is well signposted from the M1
motorway
(junctions 23A or Junction 24)
Duffield Castle was a Norman
Castle in Duffield.It
was on a steep-sided rocky promontory facing the river, easily
defended, though
it is debatable whether it was inhabited in prehistoric times. It is
also
controversial whether the Romans maintained a military presence to
protect
the ford, nearby, across which the convoys of lead from Lutudarum
Wirksworth
joined Rykneld Street at Derventio (now part of Derby), en route for
the
North Sea ports.Remains, however, that appear to be of Anglo Saxon
origin,
have been found, suggesting occupation by persons of some position,
possibly
a Saxon Thane of the name of Siward, or his relatives. Considerable
amounts
of Roman or Romano-British pottery have also been found, including roof
tiles
of Roman pattern. Sadly, though some of the artefacts that were
discovered
were lodged with the Derby Museum, while others were kept in the Parish
Room,
many have disappeared.
Easy Tigers
The biggest indoor play area in the
Midlands. Fantastic multi-level play area for children up to 12 years
old with a separate baby and toddler area for the under 5's. Astra
slide, giant tube slide, football zone. Stylish and modern coffee shop.
Parent and toddler sessions.Stress
free, memorable parties with exclusive disco party room, animal madness
party rooms. Your choice of party food and 3 different party packages.
Ideal for large or joint parties.
Ednaston Manor Ednaston Manor is a
country house in Ednaston, near Brailsford,
Derbyshire.
It
was built in 1912-1919 in a Queen Anne style by Edwin
Lutyens, for William G. Player. It is a Grade I listed building. It was bought by
free newspaper pioneer and former Derby County chairman Lionel
Pickering in 1979. He lived there with his wife Marcia and sons
William, Benjamin and Matthew. He improved the extensive gardens which
were open to the public during the summer. Mr Pickering sold The Manor
to a local businessman shortly before his death in 2006. The building
and gardens are currently under renovation.
Ednaston, near Brailsford,
Derbyshire
Elvaston
Castle
Country Park
Elvaston Castle Country Park has over
200 acres of woodland, parkland and fascinating formal gardens to
explore. At the heart of the park is the castle building, which
despite its name, is
really a country house. Today, due to its need for restoration, the
castle is only occasionally open to the public (please call the park
for details of our castle tours). Elvaston is a great place to
visit for a walk, bird watching, a bite to eat in the castle tea rooms
or a picnic with friends or family. The Old English Garden is
open: summer everyday 10am to 4.30pm;
winter 10am to 3.30pm
Erewash
Museum
Erewash Museum is our very own local and
social history museum located on High Street, Ilkeston. Home for the
Museum is a late Georgian house with Victorian extensions. It was both
a family home and
school accommodation before becoming a Museum in the 1980's. Many
original features survive and visitors can enjoy the garden with
unrivalled views across
the Erewash Valley.
Edale
Edale is a very small Peak District village in the famous Vale of
Edale, situated below The Peak on Kinder Scout, 2088 feet high. The
village buildings are all gritstone, and the village school and 1885
church are worth a look.Very popular with walkers as it is the start of
the Pennine Way, 256 miles to Scotland.
There is an information centre in the village with a small
exhibition.For the not so inclined, Edale is still a good base for half
day walks to the top of the High Peak plateau and the famous Jacobs
Ladder. Best take the west
route up as saves the tramp through the bogs. Gives a real taste of the
open
Peak District.
Eyam Hall
This small but charming manor house in
the famous plague village of Eyam has been the home of the Wright
family since 1671 and it retains the intimate atmosphere of a
much-loved private home. A Jacobean staircase, fine tapestries and
family portraits are among its interior
treasures. Newly restored 17th century garden now open. Craft centre in
the
historic farmyard with crafts people at work and genuinely local
products for sale. Licensed for civil wedding ceremonies.
Eyam Museum
The famous outbreak of Bubonic Plague in
1665/6 in Eyam is vividly portrayed. The villagers imposed a voluntary
quarantine, and over a third of the population died. We present a
wealth of historical information about the plague, both locally and
worldwide. The tragic stories of individual families are told. The
subsequent growth of local industries is described, together with local
geology.
Hawkhill
Road, Eyam,
Hope Valley, Derbyshire S32 5QP
Foremark Reservoir This 230 acre reservoir and
nature reserve is ideal for woodland walks, bird watching, picnicking,
trout fishing (telephone 01283 703202) and horse riding. There is a
children's play area and an information point. Events and activities
hotline 0870 1791 111.
Glossop, on the western edge of the Peak District, at
the foot of Snake Pass before the A57 climbs up and up over the
National park.The town owes most of its growth to the Howard family,
the Dukes of Norfolk, even
down to paying for a railway line in the 1820's as the official main
line
bypassed the town.A town of two halves, Old Glossop, to the north was
the
original town with its market square, church and alms houses. The new,
present
day, town was the result of the cotton mills being built.The old
railway
line is now part of the "Longdendale Trail", passing the 1877 series of
5
man-made reservoirs. A good walking base, with the Kinder Scout area
taking
you up to High Peak and down to Edale.
The Heritage Centre , Bank House, Henry
Street , Glossop , Derbyshire SK13 8BW
Glossop Treasure Hunt
No prior knowledge of Glossop is
required as all clues are solved by observation. Both young and
old will be fascinated whilst getting out for a couple of hours seeing
the sites and solving the clues. Children will enjoy beating adults to
solve the clues! We even supply a map just in case you get
lost. The answers are at the back of the book so you can check
any unsolved ones before you leave.
The hunt starts at the Heritage Centre, Henry Street, Glossop, SK13
8HT.From Glossop or just visiting, you will be surprised at how much
you walk past without even noticing. We so often walk around blinkered
without appreciating the great features which make our towns and cities
fabulous. By following our hunt these things will be highlighted rather
than hidden away. Our Glossop treasure hunt packs contain all the
necessary elements for you need including maps, clues, answer sheet,
and tips on how to get things going.
Local stockists of single hunts
George Street Books—Glossop
Bay Tree Books—Glossop
Tourist Information -Heritage Centre, Bank House, Henry
Street , Glossop , Derbyshire SK13 8BW
Grangewood is a
100 acre broad-leaved and conifer woodland, planted in 1997. Footpaths
are defined by mode trails. Horse-riding and fishing permits available.
Grangewood leads to Long Close and Top Wood which consist of 200 acres
of newly planted woodland, ponds, open grass, footpaths and bridleways.
Haddon
Hall
Overlooking the River Wye, close to the
market town of Bakewell, Haddon Hall has escaped the ravages of time.
Fine examples of a medieval kitchen and 16th century long gallery.
Outstanding terraced rose gardens. Popular film and TV location. Gift
shop and restaurant.
One
of
Britain's greatest and most complete Elizabethan houses
Spectacular
Tudor treasure
house - Built for 'Bess of Hardwick', Elizabethan England's second most
powerful
and wealthy woman - Outstanding 16th and 17th-century tapestries and
embroideries
- Fine historic parklands, orchard and herb garden to explore - Rare
breeds
of cattle and sheep - Stunning herb garden
Your visit will include a cable car
ride to the summit; guided tours down two famous show caverns; the
dramatic story of 17thC lead miner and his family's working day; a
short film presentation showing the formation of the caverns; woodland
walks; interpretative displays including the new 'Who + Why = What'
exhibition; Explorers Challenge, play and picnic areas with stunning
views; and the Victoria Prospect Tower. Have a snack in the Coffee Shop
and browse in the Gift Shops.
Herb
Garden
One of the foremost herb gardens in the
country. Featured on the BBC's Cottage Gardens and The Flying Gardener.
You can wander through the display garden and the Physic Garden (which
features rare and unusual medicinal plants) and learn about growing and
using herbs. Within the graden there are areas of native wildflowers
and spring bulbs which can be enjoyed from March to June. Seating areas
allow viistors to rest a while and enjoye the peace, scents and beauty
of the garden.There are over 300 varieties
of herb plants on sale in the on-site nursery. Proprietors Lynne and
Steve
Raynor are members of the Herb Society, the British Herb Trades
Association
and are holders of the School of Herbal Medicine's Certificate of
Herbal
Studies.
Vast area of
outstanding walking country -Wild and dramatic Pennine moorland
Great walking country throughout the seasons - Internationally renowned
for rare wildlife and bird breeding - Climb Mam Tor for spectacular
views - Walk to Kinder Scout, site of the 1932 Mass Trespass - See Odin
Mine, one of the oldest lead mines in Derbyshire
High
Peak
Estate Office, Edale End,
Hope Valley, Derbyshire S33 6RF
Beautiful area
of open
park and woodland -Runs along both banks of the River Manifold -
Spectacular views towards Dovedale - Youth hostel, visitor centre,
tea-room and shop -
Small garden on site of old Italian garden
Kedleston Hall
Kedlestone Hall is a classical Palladian
mansion built 1759-65 for the Curzon family who had lived in the area
since the 12th Century. The house boasts the most complete and
least-altered sequence of Robert Adam interiors in England, with the
magnificent staterooms retaining their great collections of paintings
and original furniture. The Eastern Museum
houses a fascinating range of objects collected by Lord Curzon when
Viceroy
of India (1899-1905).
Linacre
Reservoirs
There are 3 reservoirs at Linacre, built
between 1855 and 1904 and, between them, they hold more than 240
million gallons of
water. The reservoirs are surrounded by fields and bluebell woods.There
are
several trails around the Linacre Reservoirs. The paths are well edged
and
you can make up any length of walk you like. Part of the trail around
the
Upper Reservoir crosses the water on a boardwalk - parents with
children should
take care as it has no railing. In spring, the woods aound the
reservoirs are carpeted with bluebells and they were, at one time,
coppiced - information boards explain how coppicing worked. You can
find many oak trees, along with beech, alder (which likes to keep its
feet wet), larch and pine. Conifers are often planted next to
reservoirs for 2 reasons. They keep away farm animals which might
pollute the water and, after a few years, they can be sold for
timber.
Wide expanse of
moorland, woods and farmland within the Peak District National Park
-Outstanding Peak District moorland, woodland and farms - Great walking
opportunities with dramatic
panoramasE- See Padley Gorge with its ancient oaks -Fantastic wildlife,
from
rare birds to hairy wood ants -Trace the evolution of the millstone
industry
Masson Mills Working Textile Museum
Even though the mills date back to the
1780’s Massons was a working textile mill until 1991. This means that
it has been able to retain its machinery rather being simply an empty
shell. Today the extensive site provide not just a working museum but
also conference / exhibition facilities, a licensed restaurant and
shopping village. There is a large car
park on site with disabled access to the attractions.
Matlock
Matlock, only a small hamlet until the 1800's when mills at
Cromford were built by Richard Arkwight. But it really expanded when
"hydrotherapy" treatments where introduced to the Victorians by John
Smedley. Smedley even built his own castle, now in ruins.With trains
and trams the town prospered for 100 years.Today a busy town and
tourist centre on the edge of the Peak District and close to Matlock
Bath, a mile down the A6.High Tor towers over these towns and there
are plenty of
paths to wander high over the River Derwent. Or try a gentle stroll
around Hall Leys Park, down by the river.
No
prior knowledge of Matlock is required as all clues are solved by
observation. Both young and old will be fascinated whilst getting
out for a couple of hours seeing the sites and solving the clues.
Children will enjoy beating adults to solve the clues! We even
supply a map just in case you get lost. The answers are at the
back of the book so you can check any unsolved ones before you leave.
The hunt starts at the Tourist Information Centre , Crown Square,
Matlock, DE4 3AT. From Matlock or just visiting, you will be surprised
at how much you walk past without even noticing. We so often walk
around blinkered without appreciating the great features which make our
towns and cities fabulous. By following our hunt these things will be
highlighted rather than hidden away. Our Matlock treasure hunt packs
contain all the necessary elements for you need including maps, clues,
answer sheet, and tips on how to get things going.
Local
stockists of single hunts
Matlock Tourist Information Centre,
Crown Square , Matlock , Derbyshire DE3
3AT
Matlock
Bath , a busy little town,
sited next to the river at the side of a gorge which towers above the
town. Very popular in summer, much visited in winter. Another spa town,
so you can "take the waters" at the Pavilion, don't blame us if the
taste is not to your liking.Very much a Regency town with 18th and 19th
century villas, rather like a seaside resort without the sea.The
arrival of the railway in 1840's made the town even more popular. It
has two parts to the main street, South Parade and North
Parade.From the end of August to the end of October marvel at the
Illuminations and Venetian Nights, which include illuminated boats on
the river.Reach High Tor, a 390 foot limestone outcrop, by the cable
car, see below, or you can walk up if you wish.
Matlock Bath
Treasure Hunt
No Previous Knowledge of Matlock Bath is required as all clues
are solved by observation. Both young and old will be fascinated
whilst getting out for a couple of hours seeing the sites and solving
the clues. Children will enjoy beating adults to solve the clues!
We even supply a map just in case you get lost. The answers are
at the back of the book so you can check any unsolved ones before you
leave.
The hunt starts at the Tourist Information Centre , South Parade,
Matlock Bath, DE4 3NR.From Matlock Bath or just visiting, you will be
surprised at how much you walk past without even noticing. We so often
walk around blinkered without appreciating the great features which
make our towns and cities fabulous. By following our hunt these things
will be highlighted rather than hidden away.Our Matlock Bath treasure
hunt packs contain all the necessary elements for you need including
maps, clues, answer sheet, and tips on how to get things going.
Local
stockists of single hunts
Matlock Bath Tourist Information
Centre,
The Pavillion , Matlock ,
Derbyshire DE4 3NR
The
site of an original thermal swimming pool with various aquaria
containing species of British and tropical freshwater fish. There is a
large open pool which is fed by a thermal spring and illuminated at
night containing common carp, mirror carp and koi carp. The fish may be
fed by visitors with fish food obtained
on the premises. There is a hologram gallery, a petrifying well and a
gemstone
and fossil collection. Also, photographic history display of the past
times
in Matlock Bath.
110-114
North
Parade, Matlock Bath, Matlock, DE4 3NS
Matlock
Farm
Park is part of a 600 acre working farm, and has many animals for
you to see,
such as donkeys, deer, rabbits, goats and ducks to name but a few.
There are
adventure playgrounds and go-karts and plenty more for the kids. The
farm
tea room services refreshments in this tranquil setting, Pony Trekking
is
available by appointment. A great day for all the family, the kids in
particular
should find the visit educational.
Moira
Furnace
Museum
An early 19th century blast furnace with
interactive displays relating to the iron making process and the story
of the furnace and it’s inhabitants. There are craft workshops, boat
rides on the Ashby canal
and through the new Moira lock, country park and children’s adventure
play
areas. The furnace tea room, museum and gift shop are accessible for
all.
Car and coach parking is free. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 11am to 4pm
all
year round.
National Stone Centre The story of stone from
prehistoric stone axes to 'hi-tech' processing, from sculpture to 300
million tonnes of
stone sold annually for roads, glass and steel together with the
stone's environmental
and geological context. Self-guided and, by appointment, guided walks
over
dramatic geological (tropical limestone reefs) and historical sites.
There
are also events and activities such as gem panning, fossil casting,
fossil
rubbing and visits to the local working quarry (booking essential).
Training
courses and workshops now held in dry stone walling and sculpting.
Ogston
Reservoir is owned and managed by Severn Trent Water and is a Site of
Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Apart from the Reservoir there is a
variety of other habitats including farmland and woodland, boasting
many species of birds, including spring and autumn passage migrants. It
has gained a reputation as one of the
premier inland sites in the country to watch and record gull's at roost
during
the winter months. There is a public hide overlooking the Reservoir in
the
West Bank Car Park.
Built
between the 13th and 15th centuries, the hall's architectural features
include a rare
king post, medieval fireplace, a Tudor door and some 17th-century
Flemish glass. The delightful gardens include a parterre herb garden.
An
exhibition on 3500 years of lead mining with many displays on the mines
and miners, tools
and engines whilst hands-on exhibits and climbing shafts make it
appealing to adults and children. The Temple Mine was worked for lead
and gold was discovered
there recently. You can go underground and also learn to pan for gold
and
other minerals. New features include the exciting 'Hazards of Mining'
display,
more geology and a major recycling exhibition.
Perched
high
above the pretty village of Castleton, the castle offers
breathtaking views of the Peak District. Founded soon after the Norman
Conquest of 1066 by William Peverel, one of King William’s most trusted
knights, it played an important role in guarding the Peak Forest area.
When ‘Castle Peak’ (as it was known in the Middle Ages) passed into the
hands of Henry II, he made a number of additions. Most notable is the
great square keep, with its round-headed windows, built in 1176.
Thirteenth-century developments included the great hall, and though by
1400 the fortress had ceased to be of strategic importance, its
impregnability guaranteed its continued use as a prison. Following
extensive conservation work on the keep, a walk-way has been erected at
first floor level, enabling visitors to enter two chambers previously
inaccessible: a medieval garderobe, and a small room with beautiful
views of the surrounding countryside. A new visitor centre now assures
an even warmer welcome. New displays tell the story of Peveril as the
focal point of the Royal Forest of the Peak, a hunting preserve for
monarchs since the 11th century. There is also improved access, with a
lift from the new gift shop to the first floor
interpretation room, castle model and toilet facilities.
You can
see the ground floor dining room, drawing room and morning room as they
might have been in Joseph Pickford's time. A Georgian bedroom and
dressing room have been recreated on the first floor, while on the top
floor there is a servant's bedroom complete with straw mattress. The
kitchen and laundry have been reconstructed, together with a cellar,
pantry and housekeeper's cupboard, so that visitors can get an idea of
what life was like for the servants working below stairs in Georgian
times. One of the cellars is equipped as an air-raid shelter of the
1940s.The upper floors feature displays of toys and toy theatres, and
several rooms showing some of the Museum's excellent collection of
historic costumes and textiles.
Museum of Georgian Life and Costume
41 Friar Gate, Derby, DE1 1DA
Welcome to Pilsbury
Castle, a little known & intriguing Norman motte & bailey
castle site in Derbyshire. You can use this site to
investigate the castle's history looking at historical documents &
archaeological survey information, or you can find out how the castle
is part of the wider landscape
that has changed over the centuries. You can travel back in time on an
interactive journey, or if you are a teacher or student, you can make
use of the educational resource programme. If you simply want to find
out more about the area, you can browse through the walking leaflet
which is available for sale in local information centre
The Norman Invasion of 1066 had profound
consequences for Anglo-Saxon Britain and changed both society and the
landscape in ways that still can be recognised today. Pilsbury Castle
website aims to encourage children to become detectives and find out
more about the Norman Conquest for themselves with Pilsbury Castle and
its lands as the focus of their investigations. PILSBURY
CASTLE
WEBSITE
Chesterfield's theatre opened in 1949
in the Stephenson Memorial Hall which was built in 1879 to commemorate
George Stephenson, who moved to Chesterfield in 1848. Originally called
the Civic Theatre its name was changed to the Pomegranate in 1982. At
full capacity the theatre can seat more than 500 people.The Theatre
hosts professional
companies as well as amateur performances from local societies such as
Chesterfield Operatic.The Box Office is open Monday to Saturday, 10 am
till curtain up, 7 pm for advance bookings.
Collection
of
harnesses, collars, liveries, horse-drawn vehicles and equipment.
Horse-drawn carriage and are by arrangement and a blacksmith is at
work. The carriages and horses are seen regularly on TV and the
big screen for period films, for
example Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility. Have a go at
carriage driving with qualified instructors.
Renishaw
Hall
Gardens are Italian in design and were laid out over 100 years ago
by the present owner's grandfather, Sir George Sitwell. The garden is
divided into 'rooms' with yew hedges, flanked with classical statues.
These 'rooms' have recently been filled with an impressive collection
of plants. The garden is set in acres of parkland with lakeside and
nature walks. A new children's garden has been installed for 2007.In
the Stable Block is the Sitwell Museum and the Performing Arts Gallery,
as well as the John Piper Gallery. You can also have a meal or just
coffee and a cake in the Gallery Café.
The
village dates back to Anglo-Saxon times and was the place where
Christianity was first
preached in the Midlands. In the crypt of the church there are
still
well preserved remains of Saxon architecture. Repton church was the
burial
place of Mercian Kings. It dates from around 750 AD and contains the
tombs
of King Ethelbald of Mercia(ad757), King Wiglaf in AD840 and his
grandson St Wystan who was brutally murdered. The crypt became a place
of pilgramage.A monastery had been founded following the arrival of
Christianity in Mercia around AD653. It was sacked by the Danes, lay in
ruins for 200 years and never
rebuilt, but the crypt survived and a church was built on the old site.
Its
212 ft spire is a land mark for miles around. Repton
is
known and sign posted as the capital of Mercia.
The Dales, Askew
Grove,
Repton, Derbyshire, DE65 6GS
Monday: 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Wednesday 2.30pm to 6.30pm REPTON
WEBSITE
The
Revolution House is 3 miles north of Chesterfield, taking its name from
the Revolution of 1688. Three hundred years ago this cottage was an
alehouse - the 'Cock and Pynot' (pynot is a dialect word for magpie) -
and it was here that three local noblemen: the Earl of Devonshire (from
nearby Chatsworth), the Earl of Danby and Mr John D'Arcy, met to begin
planning their part in events which led to the overthrow of King James
II in favour of William and Mary of Orange. The ground floor of the
cottage has a display of 17th Century furniture, and
upstairs there is a changing programme of exhibitions on local themes.
Also
on show is a video which tells the story of the Revolution.
The
Ridgeway Gallery is located in the town of Bakewell and surrounded by
the beautiful countryside of the Peak District National Park. The
gallery is in the recently refurbished Old Tavern building, next door
to the Rutland Arms hotel. Its high, vaulted ceilings and large windows
make it a light and open space for viewing art. The gallery exhibits
contemporary art from some of Derbyshire's and the UK's finest
artists.Collections include original figurative, landscape and
contemporary work in many forms including oils, watercolours and
acrylics. As well as, ceramics, sculptures, glassware and jewellery.
Ripley, a town with its roots
in industry, mainly due to the Butterley Company with its ironworks.Today the town has a shopping
centre, and a leisure centre, and despite rebuilding work some of the
original buildings remain to be seen today.
Town Hall , Market Place , Ripley ,
Derbyshire DE5 3BT
A
small museum
dedicated to the pottery industry of South Derbyshire, offering a
varied
programme of concerts, lectures, exhibitions and events, in addition to
permanent
displays and tourist information services.
West
Street,
Swadlincote,
Derbyshire, DE11 9DG SHARPES
WEBSITE
A
unique War Memorial in the form of a lighthouse tower set upon a hill
above the village
of Crich. Overlooking the National Tramway museum the Tower which is
1000
feet above sea level offers a view of 7 counties. The Memorial is
dedicated
to The Sherwood Foresters Regiment and The Worcestershire and Sherwood
Foresters
Regiment. An Annual Pilgrimage is held on the first Sunday in July to
which
all are welcome to attend.
Impressive
fully
functioning water-powered flour mill.19th-century
water mill in full working order - Idyllic rustic setting -
Chance to watch the grinding millstones, then buy the freshly produced
flour - Massive 17 foot waterwheel - Weigh yourself on the flour scales
Strutt’s
North
Mill was the most technologically advanced building when built to
William Strutt’s ‘fire-proof’ design in 1804. The museum displays the
evolution of cotton spinning from cottage industry to factory system
through original and
replica machinery. Drop spindle to Crompton’s mule. Our famous silk and
cotton
hosiery collection shows fine examples of chevening (local hand
embroidery on stockings) and the knitting machinery depicts the changes
in this industry through the ages. See now a framework knitting machine
with the famous "Derby Rib" attachment.
Derwent
Valley Visitor
Centre, Bridgefoot, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 1YD
Sudbury
Hall
is one of the most individual of late 17th-century houses, with
rich interior decoration including woodcarving by Gibbons, superb
plasterwork, and decorative painted murals and ceilings by Laguerre.
The Great Staircase is one of the finest of its kind in an English
house. Owing to low light levels, visitors wishing to study the Hall’s
plasterwork or paintings in detail should avoid dull days and late
afternoons towards end of season.
This
dramatic 18th Century hilltop shell of an imposing baroque mansion
still retains remnants of its former rich plaster decoration. It was
Nicholas Leake, the 4th Earl of Scarsdale who built the Hall. He wanted
a mansion that was grander than Hardwick, more ornate and more splendid
than Chatsworth, decorated with Italian stucco-work to rival the
richest European palace. As proof of his achievement, Nicholas died
bankrupt in 1736. The Hall passed from hand to hand until a speculator
bought it and stripped it of everything that could be torn from it, up
to and including the lead from the roof. Ruined and rotting, it was
listed for demolition until, with just one day to spare, Osbert Sitwell
from Renishaw Hall bought it. Now owned by English Heritage, it makes
an ideal spot for a picnic.
Swadlincote,
the largest town in this part of
Derbyshire, is
on the borders of Leicestershire and Staffordshire.The town was
established as part of this area's pottery and brick industries These
were been replaced by engineering and service industries in the 20th
century.As a sizable town it has good shopping facilities, including a
pedestrianised area, a leisure centre, and a dry ski slope.Outside
Swadlincote the area has been renovated to turn the spoil heaps and
other industrial waste land into park lands.Plenty
to see in the area as well, including the recently opened National
Forest Millennium Discovery Centre.
Sharps Pottery Museum , Swadlincote ,
Derbyshire DE11 9DG
Old
lead and fluorspar workings reconstructed as in the 1920s and 1930s
with tracks, tubs, electric lighting and exhibits still being developed
along with a dressing plant.
An
ancient custom that's only found in or around the borders of
Derbyshire. Well dressing might date back to the celts, or perhaps even
earlier, but what exactly is it? Well dressing at it's simplest, is the
art of decorating springs and
wells with pictures made of growing things. Wirksworth Methodist Church
well dressing along with one children's well dressing will be behind
the Methodist Church on Derby Road. There will be two well dressings by
three local schools at the memorial gardens on St Johns Street. There
will also be another two children's designs at Cruck Beam on St Johns
Street plus other well dressings
at venues around the town. Blessing Service 2007 Thursday 24th May at
10.45am commencing in St Mary's and going on to visit all well dressings
The
old station
buildings have been extensively renovated and contain a wildlife
gardening
exhibition with information relating to the local area as well as a
wildlife
gift shop.
Late 17th- or
early 18th-century market house -Trust's first acquisition in the Peak
District - Information room with recently created interpretation panels
-Scale model of Winster village
Wingfield Manor
Built by Ralph Lord
Cromwell in
1439, the ruins of Wingfield Manor stand high on a hill above the
village of South Wingfield. Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned at
Wingfield Manor on three occasions and it was here that the
romanticised plot to free Mary and overthrow Elizabeth I was hatched
with Anthony Babington as one of the main conspirators. Today's
visitors can enjoy exploring its superb vaulted undercroft, walking
through the late Gothic Great Hall or climb the 100 steps of the tower
for a magnificent view of the Amber Valley. 1 Apr-30 Sep, Wed-Sun,
1000-1800; 1-31 Oct, 1000-1700; 1 Nov-31 Mar, Sat, Sun, 1000-1300,
1400-1600
Wirksworth
Heritage
Centre takes you from The Romans in Wirksworth to the Present
Day. Discover Wirksworth's connections with George Eliot and Ellen
MacArthur! Pit
your wits against the computer and rescue the injured Lead Miner! Enter
the
dream cave and discover the remains of a prehistoric Woolly Rhino!
Enjoy some
of the best views of Wirksworth Town. Enjoy the new Gallery on the
ground floor, displaying work by local artists, sculptors, potters and
photographers.
No
prior knowledge of Wirksworth is required as all clues are solved by
observation. Both young and old will be fascinated whilst getting
out for a couple of hours seeing the sites and solving the clues.
Children will enjoy beating adults to solve the clues! We even
supply a map just in case you get lost. The answers are at the
back of the book so you can check any unsolved ones before you leave.
The hunt starts at the Heritage Centre, Crown Yard, Wirksworth, DE4
4ET. From Wirksworth or just visiting, you will be surprised at how
much you walk past without even noticing. We so often walk around
blinkered without appreciating the great features which make our towns
and cities fabulous. By following our hunt these things will be
highlighted rather than hidden away.Our Wirksworth treasure hunt packs
contain all the necessary elements for you need including maps, clues,
answer sheet, and tips on how to get things going.
River Wye Lazing by the
banks of the River Wye in the Bakewell public park watching the
wildlife and waterfowl is a great way to spend a summer day, and even
in winter the river becomes picturesque with frost and snow. The
five-arched bridge that crosses it is Grade One listed and was built in
the early Thirteenth Century. Parking is available but very limited in
the town centre, due to its popularity.
Bridge
Street,
Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1DS
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