Rachel's Guidebook
Stately homes
Great gardens for meandering walks when the weather is not reliable.
698 locals recommend
Chatsworth House
Great gardens for meandering walks when the weather is not reliable.
Beautiful country manor. Manageable size. Easy to visit en route to Bakewell or Buxton.
260 locals recommend
Haddon Hall
Beautiful country manor. Manageable size. Easy to visit en route to Bakewell or Buxton.
Kedleston Hall
Imagine Downton Abbey in the outskirts of Derby.
Great insight into the reality of living in a country pile.
63 locals recommend
National Trust - Calke Abbey
Great insight into the reality of living in a country pile.
Food Scene
The Bull Shed
Wilderbrook LaneGreat food in a uniquely agricultural setting.
Kirk Ireton Village Shop - The Stable Shop Ltd
Main StreetA very useful place to stock up on picnic provisions.
A traditional Bakewell Pudding is a thing of wonder. Eat and enjoy!
35 locals recommend
The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop
The SquareA traditional Bakewell Pudding is a thing of wonder. Eat and enjoy!
Sightseeing
There is a lovely walk across the fields from the village to the circular path around the water. Great views and not too steep!
163 locals recommend
Carsington Water
There is a lovely walk across the fields from the village to the circular path around the water. Great views and not too steep!
Dovedale
A must see part of Derbyshire.
Heritage
A very well laid out museum, a welcoming cafe and good gift shop.
17 locals recommend
Wirksworth Heritage Centre
31 St Johns StA very well laid out museum, a welcoming cafe and good gift shop.