Peak District Attractions Blog Posts

A Trip to Chatsworth House

[caption id="attachment_254" align="alignnone" width="500"] Chatsworth House[/caption] No trip to the Derbyshire Peak District could possibly be complete without a trip to the magnificent Chatsworth House. Built in the 1540s by Bess of Hardwick, Chatsworth is the hereditary seat of the Dukes of Devonshire. The house is situated on the east bank of the River Derwent, in between Derwent and Wye valleys. Chatsworth has three villages on it's land, Baslow, Beeley, and Edensor. (more…)

[caption id="attachment_786" align="alignleft" width="300"] Carsington Water[/caption] Carsington Water is a large Reservoir just between Wirksworth and Ashbourne. The reservoir has been a very popular visitor attraction since being opened by the Queen in 1992. The lively visitor centre provides a wide range of facilities. These include shops selling souvenirs, craft items, books etc.  There is also a cafe and a restaurant. There is wheelchair access provided. (more…)

[caption id="attachment_276" align="alignnone" width="500"] Pooles Cavern[/caption] Take a Journey beneath the earth with expert guides, explore the vast limestone caverns and see how crystal stalactites and stalagmites have lined the chambers of Pooles Cavern over millions of years. (more…)

[caption id="attachment_273" align="alignnone" width="500"] Heights of Abraham[/caption]

Matlock Cable Car System

The Heights of Abraham opened in 1780  and has always been one of Peak District's most popular destinations. Originally the Heights of Abraham was reached on foot and required visitors to scale the steep slopes of Masson Hill. (more…)