Peak Wildlife Park

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.

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Throwley Hall - Throwley Moor Farmhouse

A large rural farmhouse set on a working farm offering spacious accommodation for up to 13 guests with views over the farm and surrounding countryside, featuring two open-fire reception rooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and private garden with patio and barbecue.

Netherhaye

A charming two-bedroom holiday house in Staffordshire accommodating up to four guests, offering a cosy lounge with an electric wood burner, a fully equipped kitchen, conservatory, modern bathroom, front garden, and private parking, located near Rudyard Lake and the Peak District.

2 miles from Peak Wildlife Park

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.

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.

Meadow View

This cottage is situated on the outskirts of the Peak District National Park near Buxton, in the peaceful village of Peak Dale, featuring a cosy living room with a wood burner and an enclosed garden opening onto a meadow with nearby walking trails.

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.

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.

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.

2 miles from Consall Woods

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Perriwinkle Cottage

A charming natural stone-built terraced cottage in the picturesque village of Great Longstone, Peak District, characterized by its cosy interior with oak floors and a woodburner, set near countryside walking and cycling trails with a private garden and parking.

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.

Near 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.

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.

3 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.

2 miles from 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.

Located in Buxton

Buxton is a historic spa town in Derbyshire, set on the edge of the Peak District, known for its geothermal springs, historic architecture, cultural festivals, and outdoor activities including caving and climbing.

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 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 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.

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.

2 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.

2 miles from 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 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.

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.

The Bungalow

The Bungalow is a detached luxury holiday home in Biddulph Park offering panoramic views of the Cheshire countryside, accommodating up to 5 guests with 3 bedrooms, including a master with a balcony and in-room bath, and a landscaped garden with patio space.

2 miles from Biddulph Grange Garden

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.

2 miles from Don't go into the cellar presents- Confessions of Sweeney Todd

15 Oct (next Thursday)

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.

Located in Biddulph

Biddulph is a picturesque market town in Staffordshire Moorlands known for its historic sites including Mow Cop Castle, Biddulph Grange gardens, and scenic valley setting between Mow Cop and Biddulph Moor.

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.

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.

Located in Dronfield

Dronfield is a historic market town in Derbyshire, England, rich in heritage with notable buildings, cultural events, and sporting traditions, located near the Peak District National Park.

Middleton Cottage

This is a cosy, child-friendly barn conversion cottage set within shared grounds of three acres near Ashbourne and Matlock, offering scenic countryside surroundings and shared leisure facilities including a heated indoor swimming pool and games room.

Coachmans Cottage

Coachmans Cottage is a unique detached property set over three floors in a private location within the Peak District National Park, featuring scenic countryside views, a wood burner, private hot tub, and expansive garden, ideal as a romantic retreat. It is situated near the hamlet of Fernilee and close to towns like Whaley Bridge and Buxton, offering a tranquil and natural setting with wild deer sightings and direct access to countryside walking.

The Haven Lodge

The Haven Lodge is an elegantly finished, cosy lodge with a private, decked garden located in Mayfield, Ashbourne, ideal for a peaceful couples' retreat in a scenic town setting near local amenities and countryside walks.

3 miles from Ilam Park

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.

Domvilles Farm - The Pigsty

This warm and welcoming barn conversion property is set on a working dairy farm with countryside views, featuring two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and a wood burner, all on the ground floor with level access, private parking, and access to a garden patio area.

The Milking Parlour

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.

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.

Dane Hurst

Dane Hurst is a detached property in the village of Rushton Spencer offering private and spacious accommodation for up to 10 guests with five bedrooms, set in tranquil gardens and countryside surroundings with local walks nearby.

Chalet Du Lac

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.

3 miles from Biddulph Old Hall

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.

3 miles from History of the Chinese Garden at Biddulph Grange

10 Oct, 17 Oct…

A volunteer-led talk in the Chinese Garden explores its history, design, different elements and sources of inspiration.

Willoways

Willoways is a stone cottage in Bakewell offering views of the town from every room, featuring a cosy living room, a kitchen/dining room with modern appliances, two bedrooms including a kingsize and a twin, and a family bathroom, with front and enclosed private back gardens, located near the historic town centre and outdoor walking and cycling routes in the Peak District.

Crawshaw Cottage

A modern new build holiday cottage on the outskirts of Buxton set in a quiet and friendly neighbourhood surrounded by countryside with direct access to fields, suitable for families and pet-friendly, featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an enclosed garden, and private on-site parking.

Ramsor Farm - The Stables

The Stables is a barn conversion accommodation on the edge of the Peak District offering self-catering stay with two ensuite bedrooms, scenic hill views, and a rural setting near popular local attractions and walking trails.

2 miles from Alton Towers

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.

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.

3 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 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.

2 miles from Shugborough Hall

Shugborough Hall is a Grade I listed historic stately home and museum in Staffordshire, England, featuring opulent 18th-century interiors, a working model farm, rare farm animals, and notable follies with classical and Chinese themes in extensive grounds.

3 miles from The Painted Paradise: 18th century landscapes of Shugborough

7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

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.

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.

Near 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.

3 miles from Hawksmoor

Hawksmoor is an ancient woodland in Staffordshire's Churnet valley, known for its birdlife, wildflowers, and archaeological interest, offering visitors a natural outdoor experience with steep, rough paths and limited parking.

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.

2 miles from Sudbury Hall

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.

2 miles from The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ trail

9–12 Oct, 16 Oct–2 Nov

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.

2 miles from Potteries Shopping Centre

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.

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.

Thistledown Cottage

Thistledown Cottage is a limestone-built mid-terraced cottage located in the village of Great Longstone in the Peak District National Park, known for its open-plan living space with a wood burner, two double bedrooms, and a small enclosed garden.

Drum And Monkey Cottage

This is an 18th century traditional cottage nestled in woodland with a private heated swimming pool open in summer, a garden featuring a stream, and easy access to nearby village amenities and the Peak National Park.

Located in Chapel-en-le-Frith

Chapel-en-le-Frith is a historic market town in the Peak District, known as the 'Capital of the Peak', featuring Norman heritage, scenic moorlands, and cultural landmarks.

Lake View

Lake View is a contemporary designer home set in a beautiful lakeside environment with stunning views and ample outdoor space, ideal for family and group holidays with access to a private pub and natural surroundings.

2 miles from Coombes Valley

Coombes Valley is a woodland nature reserve in Staffordshire ideal for nature lovers and families, offering wildlife viewing, nature trails, a seasonal visitor centre café, and outdoor play areas. Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs, and some rugged terrain limits full wheelchair access.

Love Nest

A detached ground-floor cottage set in a rural hamlet within the Peak District National Park, suitable for a romantic break with shared access to a heated indoor swimming pool, games room, and garden areas.

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.

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.

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.

Yew Tree Cottage

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.

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.

Acorn Cottage

Acorn Cottage in the village of Tideswell is a spacious, characterful end-terrace with original oak beams, set in an elevated position with a raised garden and heated summerhouse, ideal for peaceful village life in the Peak District National Park.

Edale Cottage

A barn conversion cottage with two bedrooms set within a rural courtyard offering shared access to an indoor heated swimming pool and games room, suitable for family holidays and outdoor activities in scenic countryside surroundings near Carsington Water.

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.

Near Quarry Bank Mill

Quarry Bank Mill in Cheshire is a well-preserved historic textile mill from the Industrial Revolution, featuring working waterwheel machinery, factory and worker village tours, and exhibits on industrial heritage and child apprentices. It is operated as a museum by National Trust.

2 miles from Explore Quarry Bank with HistoryScapes

7 Oct–1 Nov, 4–8 Nov…

Explore Quarry Bank using the HistoryScapes app, which brings the history of the historic landscape to life through an outdoor trail. The pilot project aims to help visitors discover more about the site’s history.

Located in Wilmslow

Wilmslow is a historic market town in Cheshire known for its quaint town centre, rich cultural heritage, access to railway services, local festivals, and a variety of shopping and dining experiences including luxury car showrooms.

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.

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.

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.

Moorecroft

Modern Scandinavian-style house near Buxton town centre with spacious interiors, a heated indoor swimming pool, cinema room and games rooms, suitable for families and groups seeking a private and stylish countryside retreat.

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 Cosy Stable

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.

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.

3 miles from Lyme

Lyme Park is a large estate in Cheshire managed by the National Trust, featuring the largest house in Cheshire with Elizabethan and Palladian-Baroque architecture, extensive formal gardens and deer park, and historical indoor exhibits including the Lyme Caxton Missal. It also serves as a filming location and offers food facilities on site.

3 miles from The Trees of Lyme Park and Their Fungal Associates

12 Oct–7 Nov (next week)

Explore an exhibition about five tree species at Lyme Park and their fungal associates, then follow a self-guided trail around the Top Lawn. On 17, 24 and 31 October, the exhibition curator will be available to answer questions and discuss the research.

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.

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.

3 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.

Sandybrook Lodges

Sandybrook Lodges is a rural lodge holiday park set in the former grounds of a 19th century manor house near Ashbourne, surrounded by Derbyshire countryside and woodland, offering a relaxing and natural atmosphere suitable for romantic breaks and family holidays.

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.

The Buxton Retreat

A comfortable period semi-detached cottage in the heart of Buxton set over three floors, offering a quiet and stylish base near shops, pubs, and restaurants and close to scenic walking trails and cultural sites in the Peak District National Park.

Lyncroft Holiday Bungalow

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.

2 miles from Rode Hall Gardens

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.

2 miles from Wandering Wolves

7–11 Oct, 14–18 Oct…

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.

The Calf Shed

The Calf Shed is a one-bedroom converted barn holiday home set on a working farm in the village of Chelmorton on the outskirts of Buxton, surrounded on three sides by the Peak District National Park and offering scenic countryside views and outdoor walks.

Wolfscote Grange Farm - Swallows Return

This accommodation is a countryside group property situated near the River Dove and Dove Valley, offering a peaceful rural setting with open plan living, three bedrooms including one with an ensuite, and features such as a patio with garden furniture and access to farm trails and wildlife areas.

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.

The Old Vicarage

A cosy holiday cottage in the Peak District village of Curbar, featuring a private garden and convenient village amenities nearby, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts seeking peaceful countryside stays.

Ivy Lodge

Ivy Lodge is a cosy wooden cabin situated in the grounds of Ivy Cottage in the village of Rudyard, near Leek, notable for its gardens and bird watching, and offering peaceful countryside views with access to local walks and attractions.

Boosley Grange Cottage

Boosley Grange Cottage is a single-storey detached cottage set in a private setting on a small farm at the head of the Manifold Valley, offering a tranquil countryside retreat with scenic views and outdoor walking and cycling opportunities.

Located in Congleton

Congleton is a historic market town in Cheshire, England, known for its rich cultural heritage, riverside parklands, annual festivals, and accessible transport links including rail and bus services.

Mill Lea Cottage

A large detached country house set in a tranquil rural location surrounded by farmland and wildlife, offering spacious accommodation for families with multiple bedrooms and relaxing living areas.

2 miles from Autumn family: Stranger Folk digital adventure 2026

12 Oct–1 Nov (next week)

Families and children aged 7 and over can follow a digital folklore adventure at Longshaw, using the Stranger Folk app to complete magical tasks while walking through the woods or across the moors.

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.

Barn Owl Lodge

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.

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.

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.

Shallcross Hall Cottages - Goyt

This accommodation is part of a converted farmhouse offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside with shared use of an indoor heated swimming pool and communal outdoor garden area.

3 miles from Bugs and Beasties Detective Trail

12 Oct–1 Nov (next week)

Follow a detective trail through Lyme House to find bugs and beasties, learn how insects affect the historic collections, and investigate damaged objects in the Long Gallery.

Located in Whaley Bridge

Whaley Bridge is a historic market town in Derbyshire located on the River Goyt, known for its scenic canal basin, prehistoric sites, and vibrant local festivals. It offers walkable streets, rail and bus transport, and serves as a gateway for hikers exploring the nearby Peak District.

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.

3 miles from Croxden Abbey

Croxden Abbey is a historic 12th-century Cistercian abbey ruin in Staffordshire, England, offering visitors an outdoor experience of its extensive archaeological remains and architecture managed by English Heritage.

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.

Broadhurst Farm Holiday Cottages - Cedar Cottage

A holiday barn conversion located on the edge of the Peak District National Park, providing a shared enclosed garden and private hot tub, suitable for families and groups with pet allowance and onsite parking.

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.