Derbyshire England Peak District 

Blue John Cavern

Blue John Cavern is a famous show cave near Castleton in the Peak District. The ‘Blue John’ mineral deposit the cave is famous for is used to make jewellery and other ornamental objects, which can be bought locally. The mineral deposits are still being mined today and there are several rich seams within the cave, each of which has a name. Mining activities take place over the winter months when the cavern is closed. The miners dig out the stone from the limestone walls and clay beds. It is then…

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Derbyshire England Peak District 

Kinder Scout

Kinder Scout is the highest peak in the Peak District. It is also a nature reserve and moorland plateau. If you are planning to do the Derbyshire Three Peaks within the Peak District National Park, Kinder Scout will be on your list, along with Shelf Stones, and Bleaklow Head. Located in the Dark Peak area of the Peak District, Kinder Scout stands at 636 metres. Be careful you don’t mistake the trig point on Kinder Low as the summit, as this is a false summit, and the highest point is…

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Derbyshire England Peak District 

Matlock

Matlock is the county town of Derbyshire. It’s small enough to give a warm welcome to visitors but big enough to provide an array of restaurants, shops, and bars. Matlock is also home to Hall Leys, a magnificent park dotted in the centre of the town. If you wish to explore what Derbyshire has to offer, including the Peak District, Matlock is a great base. Here are some things to see and do in Matlock and Matlock Bath. Heights of Abraham The Heights of Abraham can be found in the…

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Derbyshire Peak District 

Mam Tor

Welcome to Mother’s Hill – or Mam Tor as the locals know her. This hill is situated near Castleton and stands 517 meters high. This is one of the most notorious walks located in the Peak District of Derbyshire and is well worth a visit. And if you’re not heading out that way, you’re doing something wrong. Mam Tor Insights Sitting on the edge of the Dark Peak and White Peak, you are in for a treat with astounding views of the limestone terrain of the Peak District – such…

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Derbyshire 

Heights of Abraham

Standing above the Derwent River, just 30-miles away from Derby is The Heights of Abraham. Accessible by cable car from Matlock, you can take in the breath-taking views of the picturesque Peak District. After taking in the wondrous views of the Derwent River, you are in for an awe-inspiring spectacle as you enter the caves and marvel at the truly stunning sights. There are two caves for you and your family to take in as well as 60 acres of history-filled grounds to enjoy. Things To Do At The Heights…

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Derbyshire England 

Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire

The stunning Hardwick estate is set in the picturesque county of Derbyshire and features the beautiful and architecturally significant Hardwick Hall. This Elizabethan country house was built in the 1500s and has been continually maintained and expanded. Here you will find amazing examples of Elizabethan architecture, as well as some additions that have been made to the grounds in later years. Hardwick Hall was originally built for Bess of Hardwick, a formidable woman and an important person in Elizabethan society who became the Countess of Shrewsbury and called Hardwick Hall…

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Buxton England The Peak District 

Buxton

The Peak District as a whole is one of the most beautiful places in England, and within it, you can find some really unique and interesting towns. The name Buxton may resonate with you as a brand of mineral water, and indeed, it does come from here, but there is much more to this spa town than that. Located within easy reach of Manchester and Derby, in the heart of the High Peak area, Buxton is regularly voted one of the best destinations in England to visit, and for good…

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Bakewell England 

Bakewell

If the name Bakewell conjures up a tempting picture of a delicious tart, you are probably salivating at the thought of visiting the place itself. But don’t worry because you will not be disappointed.  The small market town of Bakewell in the heart of the Peak District does indeed lend its name to a very famous pudding, but the name is actually derived from an ancient cluster of thermal springs that first attracted settlers to the area. Until the 19th century, Bakewell was just another small market town, but thanks…

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