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DAYS OUT

Alton Towers

20 minute drive

A theme park and resort located in the grounds of a former stately home in Staffordshire, England.

It attracts around 2.8 million visitors per year and is the 11th most visited theme park in Europe.

It is based north of the village of Alton in Staffordshire, in the grounds of a semi-ruined gothic revival country house, the former seat of the Earls of Shrewsbury.

The National Tram Museum

25 minute drive

Nestling high up in the heart of Derbyshire overlooking the famous Derwent Valley and open almost throughout the year, Crich Tramway Village is a lovingly restored period village that is also home to the National Tramway Museum and its world renowned archives.

Gulliver’s Kingdom

25 minute drive

A family theme park in Matlock Bath designed to cater for families with children between the age of two and thirteen. 

The Heights of Abraham

25 minute drive

Country park and caverns set in 60 acres of woodland and reached by cable car over deep limestone gorge. Shopping and places to eat on site.

Go Ape

25 minute drive

The ultimate tree top adventure, with an activity to suit every age and ability. 

Chatsworth House

30 minute drive

A grand country estate, home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. 

Local Places of Interest

Bakewell, Buxton and Ashbourne are thriving historic towns complete with characteristic features and heritage to get lost in.

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