Tel: 0118 971 4700
Chatsworth House
Chatsworth
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1PP
United Kingdom
Tel: 01246 565300
Chatsworth House and its extensive estate is one of the UK’s most iconic stately homes, situated in the beautiful rolling Derbyshire countryside. The home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, it has been used for countless period television dramas and films. It enjoys enormous popularity because of this, but also because of its superbly preserved atmosphere and charm.
See our feature on Chatsworth House
Chatsworth
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1PP
United Kingdom
Tel: 01246 565300
Chatsworth House and its extensive estate is one of the UK’s most iconic stately homes, situated in the beautiful rolling Derbyshire countryside. The home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, it has been used for countless period television dramas and films. It enjoys enormous popularity because of this, but also because of its superbly preserved atmosphere and charm.
See our feature on Chatsworth House
Outdoor Activities
Around Derbyshire
United Kingdom
Ashbourne makes a great base for exploring the attractive Derbyshire countryside. Hiking and biking are always popular. There are also plenty of opportunities to partake in a little fishing. Izaak Walton justifiably referenced the rivers around Ashbourne in his seminal fishing guide, The Compleat Angler. Golf fans will find several golf clubs to choose from within driving distance. Uttoxeter Racecourse will also appeal to hose looking for a day at the horses.
Around Derbyshire
United Kingdom
Ashbourne makes a great base for exploring the attractive Derbyshire countryside. Hiking and biking are always popular. There are also plenty of opportunities to partake in a little fishing. Izaak Walton justifiably referenced the rivers around Ashbourne in his seminal fishing guide, The Compleat Angler. Golf fans will find several golf clubs to choose from within driving distance. Uttoxeter Racecourse will also appeal to hose looking for a day at the horses.
Peak District
Derbyshire
United Kingdom
Ashbourne sits on the southern edge of the Peak District, and is known as the ‘Gateway to Dovedale’, a National Trust site and walking area. Near this, outside the village of Thorpe, sits Thorpe Cloud. This is a walkable hill, which rewards you with attractive views from the top. However, this is only a little bit of the hundreds of miles of countryside that make up the Peak District.
See our feature on the Peak District
Derbyshire
United Kingdom
Ashbourne sits on the southern edge of the Peak District, and is known as the ‘Gateway to Dovedale’, a National Trust site and walking area. Near this, outside the village of Thorpe, sits Thorpe Cloud. This is a walkable hill, which rewards you with attractive views from the top. However, this is only a little bit of the hundreds of miles of countryside that make up the Peak District.
See our feature on the Peak District
Strutt’s North Mill
Bridgefoot
Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 1YD
United Kingdom
Tel: 01773 880474
Strutt’s North Mill is a fine example of the industrial power that built the fortunes of Derbyshire. It is an early 19th century cotton mill, powered by water. There is an educational visitor centre on site, and guided tours of this historic building are available. The site also includes the nearby River Gardens, which are a pretty counterpoint to the mill.
Bridgefoot
Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 1YD
United Kingdom
Tel: 01773 880474
Strutt’s North Mill is a fine example of the industrial power that built the fortunes of Derbyshire. It is an early 19th century cotton mill, powered by water. There is an educational visitor centre on site, and guided tours of this historic building are available. The site also includes the nearby River Gardens, which are a pretty counterpoint to the mill.
Sudbury Hall and the Museum of Childhood
Sudbury
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 5HT
United Kingdom
Tel: 01283 585305
Sudbury Hall is an estate dating back to the 1600s. Formerly the country seat of the Vernon line, today it is a National Trust property offering something for the whole family. Visitors can either explore the history of the Hall with a tour, or head to the Museum of Childhood, which compare the lives and games of Victorian children to those of the present day.
Sudbury
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 5HT
United Kingdom
Tel: 01283 585305
Sudbury Hall is an estate dating back to the 1600s. Formerly the country seat of the Vernon line, today it is a National Trust property offering something for the whole family. Visitors can either explore the history of the Hall with a tour, or head to the Museum of Childhood, which compare the lives and games of Victorian children to those of the present day.