Peak Wildlife Park

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Near 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.

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.

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.

3 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

2 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.

3 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 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.

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 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.

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.

Near 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.

Located in Leek

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.

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.

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 Building Arcadia: Creating a Forest Garden

15 Oct, 19 Nov

Join the Forest Garden Team for a walking talk at Arcadia, with a preview of the developing garden and an introduction to forest gardening principles.

2 miles from Peover Hall

Peover Hall is an Elizabethan family home with historic interiors, classical gardens, and Grade 1 listed Carolean stables. It offers tours, historical insights including WWII links, and afternoon tea, providing a varied indoor and outdoor visitor experience.

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.

3 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.

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.

2 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.

2 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.

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 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 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 Mow Cop Castle

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.

Located in Kidsgrove

Kidsgrove is a historic market town in Staffordshire with canal heritage, offering a walkable town centre, railway access, and local public transport connections.