The American Adventure Theme Park

The American Adventure was a theme park in Derbyshire, England, offering various large thrill rides and family attractions with an American Old West and space travel theme, operating from 1987 until its closure in 2007.

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Near Bolsover Castle

Bolsover Castle is a historic 17th-century castle built on medieval ruins in Bolsover, Derbyshire. Visitors experience both indoor historic rooms and outdoor gardens and earthworks. The castle features notable architecture by Robert Smythson, rich history including royal events, and is maintained by English Heritage as a popular tourist site.

Located in Bolsover

Bolsover is a historic market town in Derbyshire known for its castle, model village, and connections to coal mining history, offering cultural and walking experiences.

3 miles from Foremark

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.

Dawn Cottage

A light and airy barn conversion set on a family-run farm within the Peak District National Park, offering panoramic views towards the River Dove and countryside, with an open plan ground floor and three bedrooms upstairs.

2 miles from Gib Hill

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.

2 miles from Calke Abbey

Calke Abbey is a historic country estate in Derbyshire offering a unique visit with its Baroque mansion in decline, extensive parkland with ancient trees and deer, a vibrant walled garden, and accessible walking and cycling trails. The venue provides family-friendly outdoor play areas, guided tours, cafés, shops, and accessibility features including wheelchair access and mobility aids.

2 miles from On Screen at Calke Abbey

7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

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.

Priestfield Grange - Chestnut Cottage

A traditionally furnished barn conversion on a small countryside estate between Chatsworth and Chesterfield, offering tranquillity and nature walks from the doorstep.

The Dairy at Crich Lane Farm

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.

2 miles from Haddon Hall

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.

2 miles from Flying Horse Walk

Flying Horse Walk is a shopping arcade in the heart of Nottingham City Centre featuring independent fashion boutiques and a historic Grade II listed entrance facade. Visitors can enjoy an indoor shopping experience housed within an 18th-century Georgian building.

3 miles from Nine Ladies

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.

2 miles from The Old Manor

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.

3 miles from Sinai Park House

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.

2 miles from Cascades Gardens

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.

Located in Matlock

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.

Gables Retreats - The Retreat

The Retreat is a detached, luxury holiday home set in a peaceful countryside village, featuring a galleried bedroom and enclosed garden with outdoor seating, ideal for a family or small group seeking a rural retreat.

2 miles from Langford Lowfields

Langford Lowfields is a nature reserve in Nottinghamshire transformed from a quarry into a thriving wetland habitat, featuring the largest reedbed in the East Midlands. Visitors can enjoy extensive outdoor nature trails, birdwatching including rare species like Bitterns and Marsh Harriers, and a visitor welcome hut. The reserve focuses on wildlife conservation and offers scenic viewpoints and picnic areas for visitors.

3 miles from Cheer Up Chuckaboo Trail

7–11 Oct, 14–16 Oct

Visitors follow a trail exploring the meanings of Victorian slang words and phrases from the 1800s. Trail sheets include a prize.

Wyedale

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.

2 miles from Winster Market House

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.

Near Budby South Forest

Budby South Forest is a large nature reserve showcasing medieval heathland and ancient woodland habitats rich in diverse birdlife, insects, and native wildlife, ideal for outdoor nature walks and wildlife observation.

Near Carsington Water

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.

2 miles from Kedleston Hall

Kedleston Hall is an 18th-century English country house in Derbyshire, featuring Palladian architecture and Neoclassical interiors. Visitors can explore its grand state rooms and extensive landscaped gardens with architectural follies. The historic seat of the Curzon family, it is now managed by the National Trust as a cultural and heritage attraction.

2 miles from Tibetan Outdoor Trail

7–11 Oct (another 2 days)

A self-guided outdoor trail through Kedleston Hall’s park and garden, with seven points exploring the spiritual significance of nature in Tibetan culture. Visitors can follow the points in any order and reflect on the natural surroundings.

Leashaw Farm - Shire Cottage

This accommodation is a countryside cottage set on a working farm in Derbyshire, surrounded by wildlife and nature reserves, providing a peaceful and homely atmosphere with access to outdoor activities and scenic walks.

Near Gulliver's Kingdom

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.

Green Farm Holiday Cottages - Tawny Owl Barn

Tawny Owl Barn is a converted stone barn on a non-working farm in Cutthorpe, near the Peak District, offering a peaceful rural retreat with countryside views and access to local walks and attractions.

Near Chatsworth House & Gardens

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.

Wheelwright's Cottage

Wheelwright’s Cottage is a refurbished rural cottage in a quiet hamlet near Ashbourne, surrounded by the Derbyshire hills and close to the Peak District, offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere with scenic countryside views.

Priestfield Grange - Willow Cottage

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.

2 miles from Hob Hurst's House

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.

Chevin View

Chevin View is a detached holiday home in Belper spanning three floors with six bedrooms and four bathrooms, offering a spacious and homely environment suitable for families and groups with pet allowance, private hot tub, and garden space nearby the town centre.

South Carolina Farm House

This stone-built farmhouse offers a stylish retreat for couples and friends, set in a scenic countryside location ideal for country walks and outdoor activities, with a spacious open plan living area and well-appointed bedrooms.

3 miles from Wingfield Manor

Wingfield Manor is a Grade I listed ruined manor house in Derbyshire with significant historical importance, including ties to Mary, Queen of Scots and the English Civil War. Visitors can explore the extensive ruins and surrounding farmland, showcasing medieval architecture and early plumbing innovations.

Rock Cottage

This stone-built Victorian cottage in the Peak District National Park offers a cosy and characterful retreat set over three floors with lovely far-reaching views over Bakewell, making it suitable for couples or solo travellers seeking a peaceful base.

3 miles from Thornbridge Estate Gardens

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.

Bramble

This is a rural holiday cottage located on the edge of the Peak District National Park in a hamlet of historic stone buildings, offering a peaceful setting with shared gardens and an indoor heated swimming pool.

3 miles from Arbor Low

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.

Grange House

Grange House is a spacious five-bedroom holiday home located in a secure gated enclave in Gamston, offering a family-focused and homely atmosphere with sociable living areas and a private garden, close to Nottingham's attractions and countryside activities.

2 miles from Holme Pierrepont Hall

Holme Pierrepont Hall is a historic Tudor house in Nottinghamshire, set in parkland with gardens and preserved medieval interiors. Visitors can explore both the indoor family home with original features and the outdoor gardens.

Brynfields

Brynfields is a detached brick-built cottage on the edge of Shirley village, surrounded by peaceful countryside in south east Ashbourne, offering a cosy and homely atmosphere with a large garden and beautiful natural surroundings for exploring.

2 miles from Masson Mill

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.

Fuchsia Lodge

Fuchsia Lodge is a stylish, new three-bedroom holiday lodge set within the peaceful Mercia Marina, featuring a private hot tub, open-plan living, and a lakeside location amid Derbyshire countryside.

Blackcurrant Cottage at Stanton Ford Farm

A semi-detached traditional cottage set on a working beef farm between Peak District villages Calver and Baslow, offering a cosy, homely atmosphere with scenic countryside surroundings and nearby walking and local village amenities.

Near Eastern Moors

Eastern Moors is a large nature reserve in the Peak District offering extensive outdoor walking trails, wildlife spotting, and scenic views. Visitors can enjoy picnic areas and adventure trails for children, with wheelchair accessibility at key picnic sites. There are no indoor facilities, cafes, or visitor centres on site.

Lake View Cottage

Lake View Cottage is a 2-bedroom lodge situated within a family-friendly campsite offering lake views and surrounding walks, featuring an open-plan living space with patio doors leading to decking by the water, and designed to accommodate families with children.

3 miles from How did we get here?

7–11 Oct (another 2 days)

An exhibition at Kedleston Hall presents Tibetan artefacts and previously untold stories, alongside a film by British-Tibetan artist Nyima Murry. Visitors can also get a behind-the-scenes insight into the conservation work and decisions involved in creating the exhibition.

2 miles from Radbourne Hall

Radbourne Hall is an eighteenth century Palladian home set in extensive parkland and woodland near Derby. It features elegant indoor rooms and outdoor grounds and is available for exclusive hire including filming and photographic shoots.

Rosemary Lodge

Rosemary Lodge is a Nordic style lodge set in a tranquil lakeside area within Mercia Marina, offering a peaceful and stylish private retreat with scenic views and access to local amenities including shops and eateries.

Hartle

Historic 13th-century building accommodation set in 14 acres of grounds near Bakewell with access to leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool and scenic walking routes from the doorstep.

The Limes

A spacious Victorian property set in the countryside with views over fields and a reservoir, suitable for larger groups and families, featuring a shared games room and equipped with modern conveniences.

3 miles from Ogston Hall

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.

Bradbourne - Valley View Barn

This large barn conversion on the edge of the Peak District National Park offers spacious accommodation for up to 14 guests, with seven bedrooms and a private hot tub available at extra cost. It features a lawned area, gravelled courtyard, and a large patio with garden furniture and barbecue, nestled in a rural setting close to local villages and countryside walks.

2 miles from Tissington Hall

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.

Groom's Cottage

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.

Located in Darley Dale

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.

Pippinwell

A spacious rural holiday cottage within a hamlet of historic stone buildings on the edge of the Peak District National Park, ideal for families or groups with all bedrooms en-suite and shared access to an indoor heated swimming pool and games room.

Burton Manor Farm - Lathkill Cottage

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.

2 miles from Eyam Hall

Eyam Hall is a seventeenth-century Jacobean manor house featuring family portraits and historic furniture from eleven generations of the Wright family. Visitors can enjoy indoor house tours, educational Tudor and Victorian themed visits, and amenities including a cafe, picnic area, and accessible facilities. It is located in the historic village of Eyam in Derbyshire.

Hassop

A spacious holiday accommodation situated at Darwin Lake holiday village on the edge of Darwin Forest, surrounded by woodland and a lake, offering a peaceful rural setting with access to outdoor activities.

Water Bailiffs Lodge

Water Bailiffs Lodge is a rural property set in 16 acres of peaceful Derbyshire countryside near Matlock, blending historic character with a homely atmosphere and extensive shared outdoor space.

Henry's Haunt

This quirky accommodation offers a cosy retreat for two guests with countryside views, featuring a four-poster bed, a private hot tub, and a private infra-red sauna, set within historic grounds in the Peak District National Park.

Rabbit Hutch

Rabbit Hutch is a charming stone cottage set within a hamlet of historic buildings on the edge of the Peak District National Park near Bakewell, offering a peaceful countryside experience with access to shared outdoor and leisure facilities.

The Farmhouse

A rural five-bedroom farmhouse at Haddon Grove Farm Cottages situated on the edge of the Peak District National Park, suitable for family gatherings and group stays, set within a hamlet of historic stone buildings near the National Nature Reserve of Lathkill Dale.

Located in Wirksworth

Wirksworth is a historic market town in Derbyshire, England, notable for its lead mining heritage, medieval market charter, cultural festivals, and scenic surroundings in the Peak District.

Fruitpip

Located on the edge of a National Nature Reserve in the Peak District National Park, this renovated stone cottage offers a peaceful countryside retreat with shared outdoor garden space and access to an indoor heated swimming pool and games room shared with other properties on site.

Windmill Cottage

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.

3 miles from Derbion

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.

Harris House

This accommodation is a cosy and homely holiday property located on the outskirts of Chesterfield, offering a peaceful and laid-back private retreat suitable for families, with a garden and patio, and situated near countryside and walking trails.

2 miles from Sutton Scarsdale Hall

Sutton Scarsdale Hall is a Georgian Georgian ruined stately home near Chesterfield in Derbyshire, England. The Grade I listed site is an outdoor historical attraction preserving the shell of a once grand mansion, managed by English Heritage.

Located in Staveley

Staveley is a historic market town in Derbyshire with a rich industrial heritage, including coal mining and ironworks, now featuring cultural sites, canal restoration, trails for walking and cycling, and a local brewery.

White Heather Barn

White Heather Barn is a peaceful converted barn holiday home set in the countryside with views over fields, offering accommodation for four guests with two bedrooms, both en-suite, and enjoys a private hot tub and outdoor garden space.

Bee Keepers Cottage

Bee Keepers Cottage is a self-catering holiday bungalow on a working farm at the edge of Derbyshire’s Peak District, offering tranquil rural views and light, bright ground-floor accommodation suitable for families and pets, with easy access to local attractions and walking trails.

Located in Alfreton

Alfreton is a historic market town in Derbyshire with roots dating back to Norman times and earlier Roman settlements, offering cultural attractions, shopping, and local heritage experiences.

The Peacock Barn

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.

2 miles from Coopers Square

Coopers Square is an indoor shopping centre in Burton upon Trent featuring 70 stores including major anchors Primark and Marks & Spencer, with a cafe and ample parking facilities.

Located in Burton upon Trent

Burton upon Trent is a historic market town in Staffordshire, England famed for its brewing industry, rich history, and vibrant cultural scene, offering visitors markets, theatres, breweries and riverside landmarks.

Brookfarm Cottages - Swallows

Swallows is a cosy barn conversion set within Brook Farm in the Peak District, offering comfortable accommodation for two guests in a rural area with nature and outdoor activities nearby.

Brookside Cottage

This semi-detached 17th-century cottage is located in the quiet village of Beeley within the Peak District National Park, near Bakewell and Chatsworth House, offering a peaceful countryside setting with excellent walking opportunities.

Rutland House

A beautiful Georgian property in the heart of Bakewell, accommodating twelve guests with six bedrooms and three bathrooms, featuring a blend of historic charm and modern comforts including an open fire, enclosed garden, and private parking.

Keepsake View

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.

Juglans Barn

Juglans Barn is a stylish barn conversion in the Derbyshire dales offering spacious accommodation for up to eleven guests with a private hot tub, garden, and private parking for ten cars in a scenic countryside setting.

Located in Ashbourne

Ashbourne is a historic market town in Derbyshire, England, known for its cobbled market place, independent shops, and proximity to the Peak District and Dovedale, making it a gateway for outdoor adventures and cultural experiences.

Located in Bakewell

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.

Netherwood

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.

2 miles from Duffield Castle

Duffield Castle is a historic Norman motte and bailey castle site in Derbyshire with extensive stone keep foundations, known as an early archaeological monument preserved by the National Trust. Visitors can explore the outdoor remains of this once strategically important castle with a rich history dating back to Norman times and earlier.

Located in Belper

Belper is a historic mill town in Derbyshire, England, known for its industrial heritage as part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, vibrant cultural festivals, and a walkable town centre with amenities and public transport links including train and bus services.

3 miles from Staunton Harold

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.

2 miles from Local Treasure, Global Connections: Museum Room Display

7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

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.

Green Farm Cottages - The Old Cow Shed

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.

Buttercup Down

This accommodation is a cottage located at the edge of a National Nature Reserve in the Peak District National Park near Bakewell, suitable for families and groups with shared facilities including a heated indoor swimming pool, games room, and garden.

Redwood House

This spacious holiday home set in the rural village of Hoby, Leicestershire, offers a peaceful and cosy retreat surrounded by countryside and scenic walks, ideal for families and groups seeking a private and relaxing getaway.

2 miles from Melbourne Hall & Gardens

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.

Cuckoo

This rural cottage in a hamlet within the Peak District National Park offers a scenic and family-friendly stay with shared indoor heated swimming pool and games room facilities, accommodating up to five guests in three bedrooms.

The Manor House

This 16th century manor house in the Peak District National Park is a unique and historic property ideal for large gatherings, surrounded by rural scenic grounds and shared spa facilities.

2 miles from Rufford Abbey

Rufford Abbey is a historic country estate in Nottinghamshire featuring remains of a former Cistercian abbey, set within a 150-acre country park and local nature reserve offering outdoor exploration and indoor historic ruins to visitors along with visitor amenities including cafés and shops.