The Monsal Trail is a cycling and walking trail following the River Wye which starts in Wye Dale, east of Buxton and ends at Coombs Viaduct near Bakewell. In addition to Bakewell it passes through Chee Dale, Millers Dale, Cressbrook, Monsal Dale (from which it takes its name), as well as the villages of Great…
Buxton Opera House stages over 450 shows annually and is home to the Buxton International Festival and the International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival. The Opera House was built in 1903 and stages opera, dance, musical theatre, pantomime, comedy, drama, children’s shows and concerts.
Haddon Hall is a medieval manor house originally dating from the 11th century with significant remodelling in the Tudor Style. The house is available to visit as are its surrounding ‘medieval park’. The house is easily reachable by bus from Marlock or Bakewell and taxis are available from these and other surrounding towns. Alternative, there is…
Chatsworth House is the seat of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and sits within the beautiful Chatsworth Gardens. The house has over 30 rooms open to the public, all of historical interests whilst the gardens offer hours of pleasant walks. Tickets are available for entry to one or both at the www.chatsworth.org
Described as ‘the seaside resort miles from the sea’, Matlock Bath is situated in a beautiful valley of the river Derwent. There’s an aquarium, several museums as well as the local cable cars (The Heights of Abraham) and a small theme park (Gulliver’s Kingdom). Once a year it even has its own illuminations and firework…
Bakewell is a beautiful English market town with a church dating from the 9th Century. It hosts a range of shops, a small museum, general and specialist markets. There are a number of charming walks along the idyllic river Wye and surrounding area.
