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.

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.

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.

Redbrick Woodland Lodges

Redbrick Woodland Lodges offer contemporary styled lodges set in a peaceful woodland area with a small lake, featuring outdoor hot tubs and large decks among the trees, ideal for nature lovers and families exploring the historic Robin Hood country.

3 miles from Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Forest is a historic and ancient nature reserve famous for its thousand-year-old Major Oak, associated with Robin Hood. Visitors can enjoy both outdoor nature trails and guided walks, as well as indoor experiences at the visitor centre featuring a café, shop, and accessible facilities.

The Barn at Grislow Field

A rural barn conversion with scenic countryside views located on a working farm in the Peak District National Park near the villages of Curbar and Baslow, offering a peaceful and private retreat with access to shared grounds including horses.

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.

2 miles from 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.

Hidden Gem

This accommodation is a modern 2-bedroom home with comfortable living spaces, located near Sherwood Forest nature reserve, featuring a unique Balearic cocktail bar garden with a built-in cinema screen and movie projector, set within an enclosed garden space with outdoor amenities and private parking.

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.

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.

3 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.

Darwin Forest

Darwin Forest is a holiday park set within woodland near Matlock and Bakewell at the edge of the Derbyshire Peak District, offering a blend of natural surroundings and a range of leisure and adventure activities suitable for families and children.

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.

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.

Little Corkhill Farm Holidays - The Cowshed

The Cowshed is a renovated barn holiday cottage set on a working farm in the Nottinghamshire countryside near Southwell, offering a peaceful rural retreat with shared patio and garden space and private parking.

Near 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.

Near 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.

Sherwood Forest Lodges - Sherwood Forest Lodge 2

Sherwood Forest Lodge 2 is a smart, single-storey detached lodge located in Sherwood Pines area near historical Robin Hood sites, ideal for nature immersion and countryside walks, with proximity to local attractions like Go Ape and Rufford Abbey.

3 miles from Ashby de la Zouch Castle

Ashby de la Zouch Castle is a 15th-century ruined castle in Leicestershire, England, known for its well-preserved Tudor gardens, historical significance in the English Civil War, and association with Sir Walter Scott's novel Ivanhoe. It is managed by English Heritage as a tourist attraction with notable architectural features and gardens.

Millstone Meadow - Hare Lodge

Hare Lodge is a contemporary two-bedroom holiday lodge in Hartshorne, Derbyshire, offering countryside views and easy access to local attractions including Hartshorne Wood and the National Forest, designed for a comfortable stay for up to three guests in a peaceful rural setting.

3 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.

Little Corkhill Farm Holidays - The Milling Shed

The Milling Shed is a renovated barn conversion holiday cottage set on a working farm near Southwell in Nottinghamshire countryside, offering a peaceful and scenic rural retreat with access to countryside walks and local attractions.

Near The Workhouse, Southwell

The Workhouse in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, is a well-preserved 19th-century workhouse museum operated by the National Trust, showcasing historic rooms and offering educational programs for children. It highlights historic poor law practices and Victorian-era workhouse life.

2 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lilac Tree Lodge

Lilac Tree Lodge is a lakeside luxury lodge at Mercia Marina near Derby, offering a peaceful and scenic holiday setting with a private jetty, spacious enclosed veranda, and family-friendly accommodation for up to six guests.

3 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.

3 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.

3 miles from Bluebell Arboretum and Nursery

Bluebell Arboretum and Nursery in Derbyshire features a beautiful nine-acre woodland garden with a notable collection of unusual trees and shrubs, offering seasonal displays and educational plant information.

Brookfarm Cottages - Honeysuckle Cottage

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.

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.

Near 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.

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.

2 miles from 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 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.

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.