Gulliver's Valley

2 miles from Peveril Castle

Peveril Castle is a ruined 11th-century Norman stone castle located on a hilltop overlooking the village of Castleton and the Hope Valley in Derbyshire. It offers visitors dramatic outdoor historic ruins with panoramic views and is protected as a Grade I listed building and Scheduled Monument, maintained by English Heritage within a national park.

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.

3 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.

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.

2 miles from Free Wednesday Social Walks

2 Sep, 9 Sep…

Free Wednesday Social Walks are weekly social walks around Longshaw led by experienced guides. The walks cover around 5 miles and start at the Welcome Building in Woodcroft car park, ending at Longshaw Café. They provide an opportunity to meet people, discover the countryside, and build walking confidence. Booking is advisable but drop-ins are welcome if space permits. Dogs on leads are allowed, and children over 8 years old can participate.

3 miles from Nostell

Nostell Priory is a historic Palladian house in West Yorkshire, England, featuring original 18th-century furnishings, extensive parkland with lakeside walks, notable artwork and furniture collections, and a rich monastic history dating back to the 12th century.

3 miles from Collectors' Book & Media Sale

16–18 Oct, 22–25 Oct

Browse and buy a selection of vintage and collectable books, artwork, films and music at a sale in the Riding School. Items include rare and unusual books and other pre-loved finds.

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.

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.

Near The Moor Quarter

The Moor Quarter in Sheffield is a vibrant outdoor pedestrianised retail area featuring over 70 shops, a large market with 200 stalls, and dining options, making it a central shopping destination in the city centre with ongoing regeneration enhancing the visitor experience.

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.

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.

2 miles from 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 Walk With Us: Wider Estate Walks

8 Oct, 15 Oct…

Join a guided group walk exploring one of Hardwick’s longer routes through its historic estate parkland. Four routes are offered, ranging from 5.5 to 8 miles.

2 miles from Hardwick

Hardwick Hall is an Elizabethan country house in Derbyshire notable for its Renaissance architecture, large windows, and rich historical associations including as a WWII parachute brigade formation site. The venue offers house tours with period furnishings and tapestries, plus extensive gardens and the ruins of the Old Hall. Visitors can enjoy a significant indoor historic experience alongside outdoor exploration of the estate grounds.

3 miles from Kinder, Edale and the High Peak

The High Peak area in the Peak District offers visitors outdoor experiences including walking and cycling on the Pennine Way, exploring the historic Mam Tor hillfort and vast moorlands, and enjoying conservation projects and guided events. It is noted for its natural beauty, wildlife, and historical significance in Derbyshire.

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 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.

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.

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.

2 miles from Roche Abbey

Roche Abbey is a ruined Cistercian abbey in South Yorkshire with impressive Gothic ruins, set in a scenic valley featuring historical gardens landscaped by Capability Brown. The site is managed by English Heritage and offers a glimpse into medieval monastic life.

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.

Located in Retford

Retford is a charming historic market town in Nottinghamshire, England, known for its large Georgian market square, rich history, canal and river setting, and cultural heritage including museums and gardens. It offers visitors a picturesque town centre, historical landmarks, nature reserves, and a vibrant arts scene.

3 miles from Stainsby Mill

Stainsby Mill is a restored 19th-century flour watermill in Derbyshire, England, now operated by the National Trust within the Hardwick Hall estate. Visitors can experience both the historic indoor milling machinery and the scenic outdoor mill pond and surroundings.

2 miles from Crystal Peaks

Crystal Peaks is a major indoor shopping centre and retail park in Sheffield, England, featuring a wide range of retail stores, food outlets, an indoor market, and public transport facilities including a bus station and tram stop. It supports community projects like bee conservation and charity events.

3 miles from Longshaw Estate

Longshaw Estate is a historic moorland and woodland area in the Peak District with outdoor trails, a tea room, shop, and indoor discovery centre offering wildlife and estate-related events. It features ancient settlements, historic guidestoops, and hosts traditional sheepdog trials.

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.

3 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.

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.

2 miles from Alhambra Shopping Centre

The Alhambra Shopping Centre is Barnsley's main indoor shopping venue featuring 41 shops, a mix of major chains and independent stalls, with convenient location next to Barnsley Market.

2 miles from Postcode Access Days

16–17 Oct

Local residents in the S73 and S74 postcode areas can explore Wentworth Castle Gardens and its parkland during these free-entry days. Adults must show proof of address to qualify.

3 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.

Located in Chesterfield

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.

3 miles from 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.