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,…
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…
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…
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…
Castleton is a picturesque village, located at the centre of the Peak District National Park. Castletown is known for its rich history, show caves, garland ceremony, and Cave Dale. With a population of 1,200, many more visit the village every year, especially during their Christmas celebrations. If you are planning to visit Castleton, here are…
The Peak District National Park is one of the premier places to visit in the UK. It has an international reputation for incredible vistas along with its idyllic dales, hills, and extensive moorlands. When you reach the Peak District, you’ve officially arrived in the “countryside”. Away from the bustling city life and among nature, it’s…
Without a doubt, Chatsworth House is one of England’s finest stately homes, and the handsome yellow stone building is the premier tourist attraction of Derbyshire’s Peak District. Set in a 1000 acre park, landscaped by the famed ‘Capability’ Brown, Chatsworth is the home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. As well as opening its…