Alton Towers Resort in Staffordshire, England, is a historic estate transformed into a major theme park and resort with diverse attractions including thrill rides, a water park, themed accommodation, and family-friendly areas like CBeebies Land. Visitors can experience both indoor and outdoor entertainment, dining options, and special seasonal events.
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Beech Cottage
Beech Cottage is a semi-detached cottage on the edge of Ashbourne, offering a peaceful and homely setting with scenic views of the Peak District hills and a quiet rural atmosphere suitable for families and couples.
Sudbury Hall is a historic Restoration-era English country house in Derbyshire with a renowned Great Staircase and fine art collection, featuring a National Trust Museum of Childhood that offers interactive and child-friendly exhibits within its restored interiors and surrounding grounds.
Follow a trail inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar, spotting fruits and snacks and discovering facts about the caterpillar-to-butterfly transformation. The trail includes games and activities around the stable-yard and gardens.
This accommodation is a ground-floor bungalow situated in a small countryside estate offering a peaceful and scenic setting suitable for couples and families, with easy access to local nature trails and nearby historic market towns.
Silcrest is a semi-detached stone-built cottage located on the edge of Chatsworth Park in the village of Baslow, offering a tranquil and scenic countryside setting ideal for families and friends.
This detached renovated barn in the Derbyshire village of Holymoorside offers a peaceful, cosy country retreat near the Peak District National Park with countryside surroundings and nearby historic towns.
Hob Hurst's House is a unique Bronze Age rectangular barrow located on Beeley Moor in Derbyshire, managed by English Heritage and notable for its archaeological significance and scenic outdoor setting.
This bijou holiday cottage is a ground-floor barn conversion set in a rural area with scenic views and traditional features, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a peaceful and homely retreat.
Norbury Manor is a historic 17th-century manor with an adjoining medieval hall house, known as The Old Manor, located in Norbury, Derbyshire. The site features distinctive medieval architecture, a herb garden, and the Old Manor is open to visitors seasonally.
Melbourne Hall & Gardens in Derbyshire offers visitors an early 18th-century English garden in the style of Le Notre, combined with a historic family home open to the public in August. The venue features elegant formal gardens, exquisite furniture, antiques, and unique garden ornaments in a picturesque setting.
Explore locations at Calke Abbey used in *Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man*, with information about filming in the historic interiors and outdoor spaces. A downloadable walking trail highlights filming locations across the estate.
The Miners Rest is a semi-detached stone-built cottage in the village of Middleton-by-Wirksworth, close to the Peak District National Park, offering a peaceful and romantic couples' retreat with a homely atmosphere in a scenic countryside setting.
Masson Mill is a historic 18th-century water-powered cotton spinning mill in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, forming part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. It features industrial heritage exhibits and a museum showcasing the evolution of cotton spinning technology and mill architecture.
A historic water mill apartment in the Peak District National Park with three ensuite bedrooms, suitable for families or friends, located on the ground floor with level access and parking onsite.
Thornbridge Hall features 10 acres of varied and themed gardens including Italian, Water, and Sub-tropical gardens, with a public glasshouse and play area, set in the Peak District National Park. It offers refreshments, plant sales, and welcomes dogs, with free access for RHS members on selected days.
A peaceful and friendly ground-floor cottage in the Peak District, featuring countryside views, suitable for families and pets, with private parking and usable outdoor areas.
Peak Wildlife Park is a large 75-acre zoo in Staffordshire, England, featuring a diverse range of birds, mammals, and reptiles, including polar bears. It focuses on conservation and education and offers a family-friendly outdoor experience with amenities like a café and gift shop.
A self-catering farm cottage in the Peak District offering spacious countryside accommodation with four bedrooms and a games room shared on site, set in a peaceful rural location near historic landmarks and walking trails.
Haddon Hall is a historic stately home in Derbyshire featuring centuries of history, art, and craftsmanship with access to magnificent gardens and regularly hosts events and exhibitions. Visitors can explore the grand house interiors, gardens, and enjoy amenities like a restaurant, making it a rich cultural and outdoor experience.
Bakewell is a picturesque market town in Derbyshire within the Peak District National Park, famous for its historic buildings, traditional markets, and the original Bakewell pudding.
A ground-floor conversion of traditional farm buildings set on a working farm offering accommodation for couples, families, or friends, featuring ensuite bedrooms, enclosed garden, and private parking.
Shugborough Estate in Staffordshire offers a blend of indoor and outdoor experiences including tours of a Georgian mansion, expansive gardens, parkland, and a working model farm. It features accessible facilities, food outlets, family-friendly activities, and dog-friendly grounds across 900 acres of historic and natural landscapes.
An exhibition of recently conserved watercolours explores Thomas Anson’s vision for Shugborough Estate, including paintings of its monuments by Nicholas Dall, Moses Griffith and Edward Jones.
A three-bedroom cottage with garden access, located near walking trails and local amenities in a scenic countryside setting, ideal for families or groups exploring the area.
Cascades Gardens is a natural four-acre garden featuring Japanese-inspired water and rock gardens, a historic limestone quarry, waterfalls, and various quiet seating areas designed for meditation, set in Derbyshire.
Matlock is a historic market town and county town of Derbyshire located on the edge of the Peak District National Park, known for its spa heritage, scenic parklands, Victorian architecture, and lively cultural scene.
Robins Nest is a cosy holiday let with character spread over three floors, located near the Peak District and close to Leek and Rudyard Lake, offering a peaceful and homely countryside retreat.
Leek is a historic market town in Staffordshire known for its Victorian architecture, cultural festivals, scenic parks, and proximity to the Peak District National Park, attracting tourists for its natural and cultural heritage.
This bungalow accommodation offers ground floor living with panoramic views of Matlock and the Derwent Valley, featuring three double bedrooms and accessible facilities, set in a peaceful countryside location suitable for families and outdoor enthusiasts.
The Nine Ladies is a Bronze Age stone circle on Stanton Moor in Derbyshire, notable for its prehistoric origin, consisting of ten millstone grit stones arranged in a circle around 10.8 meters in diameter. It serves as a significant archaeological and cultural site, attracting visitors interested in ancient monuments and modern Pagan rituals.
Darley Dale is a historic town in Derbyshire, England, featuring a walkable centre with heritage sites including St Helen's Church and a heritage railway. It hosts arts and transport festivals and is near Darwin Forest Country Park, making it attractive to tourists.
High Peak Retreat is a modern and stylish detached home located in the village of Harpur Hill on the outskirts of Buxton, offering a cosy and peaceful stay with family-friendly features and a private hot tub in an enclosed garden.
This spacious property is located in the village of Darley Dale within the Derbyshire Peak District and features multiple bedrooms, a games room, and a courtyard garden with seating and a pizza oven, suited for groups and families.
Winster Market House is a historic 16th century neoclassical building in Derbyshire featuring an assembly hall now serving as a visitor exhibition centre with displays on the mining history of Winster and a scale model of the village.
Walnut Lodge is a 2-bedroom Nordic style lodge situated on the ground floor with a south-facing balcony overlooking a secluded lawn area, nestled in a peaceful marina setting within Derbyshire countryside.
Foremark is a 230-acre nature reserve in Derbyshire featuring diverse woodland, heathland, and open water habitats including a reservoir. Visitors can enjoy walking trails including a wheelchair-accessible bridleway, a playground for children, outdoor family activities, and refreshments at the kiosk. Dogs are welcome on leads in designated areas.
A ground-floor barn conversion located in a rural setting near the Peak District National Park and Alton Towers, offering cosy and homely accommodation with an open plan living space, woodburner, enclosed front patio garden, and private parking.
Potteries Shopping Centre is a large indoor shopping mall in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, featuring over 90 stores, a historic market hall, and an adjacent outdoor leisure complex with restaurants and a cinema. It offers a comprehensive retail and leisure experience for visitors.
This ground floor stone-built cottage near Hartington in the Peak District offers open plan living and is surrounded by countryside with access to walking and cycling routes, making it suitable for a peaceful country retreat.
Gib Hill is a large Neolithic burial mound in Derbyshire, featuring an Early Bronze Age round barrow and forming part of a prehistoric monument complex near Arbor Low henge.
Laurel Lodge is a spacious luxury family-friendly lodge located on the ground floor with open plan living, set by Marina View North with views of the marina and surrounded by scenic walking opportunities.
Netherwood is a spacious apartment located in Bakewell within the Peak District National Park, offering a cosy and homely atmosphere with two bedrooms and enclosed patio garden space, serving as a base for countryside activities and local exploration.
Chatsworth House & Gardens is a historic estate in Derbyshire featuring a remarkable house with significant art collections, extensive gardens with sculptures and water features, a working farmyard and playground for children. The venue offers full wheelchair accessibility including lift access and facilities such as a cafe and shop, providing a diverse visitor experience both indoors and outdoors.
A rustic style lodge near the Peak District with open plan living space, suitable for families or friends, offering a peaceful rural retreat with private parking and courtyard outdoor space.
Melbourne Hall Gardens in Derbyshire offers formal garden landscapes with avenues, specimen trees, sculptures, and water features. Visitors can enjoy restored historic garden layouts, notable ironwork, and statuary in a tranquil outdoor setting.
A museum room display at Calke Abbey showcasing the Chinese silk hangings from the State Bed. Visitors can look at the hangings and explore the symbolism and meanings in their imagery.
A spacious family house in the quiet rural village of Stowe-by-Chartley, Staffordshire, serving as an ideal base for exploring nearby countryside and attractions.
A detached ground-floor lodge in a rural area of Biddulph surrounded by rolling hills and near areas of natural beauty, offering an open-plan living space, double bedroom, wet room, private outdoor seating, and parking.
Biddulph Old Hall is a historic Elizabethan mansion and medieval hunting lodge with guided tours covering its rich history, gardens, ruins, and former uses as an artist's home and Buddhist retreat. Visitors can explore both the house interior and extensive grounds, enjoying seasonal gardens and refreshments.
A one-man performance of the classic penny dreadful tale of Sweeney Todd, featuring an audience with the infamous Demon Barber of Fleet Street. The show is not a musical.
A renovated old stable in a tranquil rural area of the countryside with open plan living space, a bedroom with ensuite, garden patio, and private parking, situated near walking routes and local pubs.
Ilam Park is a 158-acre National Trust country park in Staffordshire featuring the historic Ilam Hall, a Gothic Revival style Grade II* listed building now used as a youth hostel, set amid ancient woodland and scenic river walks.
A quaint cottage on a family-friendly farm in the Peak District with countryside views, shared garden and games room, and close to town and countryside walks.
A country cottage at Burton Manor Farm in the Peak District overlooking Bakewell, set within a working farm with countryside views and friendly animals, providing a peaceful family-friendly setting with shared outdoor space and on-site parking.
A traditionally furnished barn conversion on a small countryside estate between Chatsworth and Chesterfield, offering tranquillity and nature walks from the doorstep.
Jasmine Cottage is a recently renovated barn conversion situated in a scenic rural area of the Peak District, offering a cosy and peaceful setting with countryside views and a wood burner.
A homely and scenic detached stone cottage with wood burner set in a quiet rural Staffordshire Moorlands estate, offering peaceful surroundings with shared luxury amenities including a hot tub, swimming pool, sauna, and fishing lake.
Biddulph Grange Garden is a Victorian formal garden featuring themed garden rooms with international plants, a geological gallery, and distinctive areas like the Chinese Garden and Egyptian Court, offering an adventurous outdoor experience for all ages.
Wyedale is a spacious detached holiday home in Bakewell, located in the Peak District National Park, featuring five en-suite bedrooms and suitable for families including less mobile guests, with nearby shops, pubs, and countryside activities.
Groom's Cottage is a ground-floor bungalow retreat designed for couples, situated on a peaceful farm setting with access to nature walks and shared amenities.
Sinai Park House is a historic timber-framed Elizabethan manor house with a 13th-century moat, located on a hilltop overlooking the Trent Valley in Staffordshire. Visitors can explore its rich history through private tours by appointment, enjoying accessible facilities and free parking.
This is a cosy converted barn located in a rural setting with countryside views, featuring shared access to a heated indoor swimming pool, games room, and shared outdoor grounds with patio and play areas.
Carsington Water is a large reservoir nature reserve featuring diverse wildlife habitats and extensive outdoor activities such as cycling, sailing, and playgrounds, complemented by an accessible visitor shop and facilities. It offers a welcoming environment for families and visitors with disabilities, including wheelchair-accessible trails and play areas.
Heath View is a countryside accommodation in Cheddleton with open views, attached to a farmhouse and near local attractions, offering a homely and peaceful atmosphere ideal for families.
Consall Woods is a large nature reserve in a steep-sided valley featuring woodland and wetland habitats. Visitors can enjoy varied birdlife along waymarked trails, picnic areas, and scenic views in a peaceful outdoor setting.
This Grade II listed cottage is situated in an elevated rural position near Matlock in the Peak District, offering a peaceful and scenic countryside retreat with original features and modern comforts, suitable for families and groups up to eight guests.
Gulliver's Kingdom is a family-friendly theme park in Derbyshire aimed at children aged 3-13, featuring a mix of outdoor rides, water attractions, and indoor animatronic entertainment.
Chalet Du Lac is a boutique ski chalet themed holiday home overlooking Rudyard Lake near the Peak District National Park, featuring stylish design, private Irish pub and Tikki Bar, and spacious living areas with scenic waterside views.
This holiday home is a converted milking barn set in the village of Wessington, Alfreton, offering a peaceful and romantic countryside retreat for two guests with a rustic and cosy atmosphere.
Ogston Hall is a historic country house in Derbyshire with architecture spanning four distinct periods, featuring interiors refurnished to reflect early 20th-century style. Visitors can enjoy guided tours with the owner during August.
Acacia Lodge is a ground-floor accessible lodge with marina views, set in a peaceful environment with a private veranda and garden, designed for a comfortable family stay including pet and wheelchair access.
A renovated and modernised detached cottage in the Derbyshire Peak District with a cosy sunroom and a pretty cottage garden, ideal for a romantic getaway for two.
This accommodation offering is a ground-floor barn with an open plan living space located in a peaceful courtyard setting on a non-working farm in Staffordshire, featuring shared amenities like a games room, gym, and an indoor heated swimming pool with jacuzzi.
The Milking Parlour is a country cottage nestled beside a Staffordshire countryside property, surrounded by picturesque rural and equestrian landscapes, providing a peaceful and homely retreat ideal for families or groups seeking easy access to local attractions and nature.
This accommodation is a historic cottage in a peaceful village setting with scenic countryside views and a large enclosed garden shared with the owners, ideal for families and groups.
Tissington Hall is a historic ancestral home dating back to 1609, offering guided tours of the house and gardens including a large family library and extensive parkland. The venue provides accessible facilities, a cafe, and opportunities to see fine panelling and art collections, making it a distinctive heritage experience in Derbyshire's Peak District.
Characterful 17th-century cottage set in private country grounds near Wessington village, offering a peaceful rural retreat with cosy accommodation for up to 4 guests and direct access to countryside walks.
Yew Tree Cottage is a tranquil countryside cottage in the village of Holymoorside, offering a quiet setting ideal for walking, cycling, and exploring the Peak District with scenic views over the village and surrounding countryside.
This Nordic style luxury lodge offers spacious accommodation on the ground floor with wheelchair friendly access, situated within an award-winning marina setting with abundant wildlife and countryside surroundings.
This accommodation is a detached, cosy cottage set in a peaceful rural village with scenic views and a private garden patio, suitable for up to 2 guests and allowing pets, providing a laid-back and homely atmosphere in the Derbyshire Peaks and Dales.
A cosy and stylish barn conversion set in the Peak District National Park countryside, offering a private retreat with countryside views and close access to walking and cycling trails.
A cosy, single-level lodge located in a rural setting within the National Forest, offering scenic views and close proximity to historic sites and nature reserves, suitable for up to four guests.
Staunton Harold is a 163-acre countryside venue featuring a man-made reservoir, wildlife habitats, and walking trails. Visitors can enjoy wheelchair-friendly paths, a dog-friendly café, adventure playground, and various outdoor family activities including water sports and fishing. The site combines outdoor natural beauty with indoor facilities for a varied visit experience.
Explore photographs and photobooks about two generations of the Harpur Crewe family’s children at Calke Abbey. Visitors can read, try a jigsaw and rocking horse, and dress up to act out a play.
This contemporary stone cottage located near Carsington Water offers scenic views of the Derbyshire Valley and the Peak District National Park, featuring two bedrooms, wet room, a woodburner, and a private patio with garden furniture.
Hippo's Rest is a semi-detached holiday cottage in a quiet village setting, featuring a spacious bedroom over two floors, with access to landscaped gardens and a private patio area for outdoor dining, nearby historic and countryside attractions.
Mow Cop Castle is an 18th-century folly built to resemble medieval ruins, located on the border between Cheshire and Staffordshire. It stands on a historic ridge known for ancient quarrying and offers scenic views. The site is owned by the National Trust and is free to visit.
A free spotter activity at Little Moreton Hall invites visitors to look for the wolf on the Moreton family crest and find wolves hidden around the hall and courtyard.
A homely detached converted garage accommodation in the rural village of Flagg within the Peak District National Park, offering a peaceful setting suitable for families with easy access to nearby popular towns and outdoor activities.
Arbor Low is a well-preserved Neolithic henge monument in Derbyshire, featuring a large limestone stone circle surrounded by earthworks and a ditch. It offers an outdoor archaeological experience showcasing ancient ceremonial structures and links to nearby barrows in a significant prehistoric landscape.
This single-level holiday bungalow is located on a working farm in the Cheshire countryside near Smallwood village, offering a peaceful and countryside retreat with scenic views, surrounded by walking and cycling opportunities and close to the market town of Sandbach.
Rode Hall & Gardens offers a historic landscape designed by Humphry Repton featuring formal gardens, woodland walks, a rock garden, and unique plant collections including snowdrops and bluebells, alongside a kitchen garden supplying produce to onsite tearooms and markets.
Visitors can use a free spotter guide to explore the wall paintings and protective marks at Little Moreton Hall, learning about Tudor interior design and how conservators care for historic paintings.
This semi-detached stone cottage in the village of Breadsall Hill Top, Derbyshire, offers a quaint and homely atmosphere with original features and countryside views, making it suitable for families or couples exploring local rural and metropolitan attractions.
Derbion is a large indoor shopping centre in Derby featuring nearly 200 shops, anchor tenants like Marks & Spencer, a cinema, eateries, and entertainment venues such as adventure golf and bowling. It offers extensive parking and is easily accessible from Derby bus and railway stations.
The Old Cow Shed is a ground-floor cottage located in the village of Cutthorpe on a former barn at the edge of the Peak District, offering a peaceful and romantic setting surrounded by fields, woodland, and countryside with scenic views and access to outdoor activities.
Chesterfield is a historic market town in Derbyshire, England, famous for its crooked spire church, vibrant market, cultural venues, and rich Roman and medieval heritage. It offers accessible public transport including rail services and is considered a gateway to the nearby Peak District National Park.