Buxton Pavilion Gardens

A spa town there is a splendid Edwardian Opera House and the Victorian Pavilion Gardens with antique ,book fairs and farmers markets

Telephone:

01298 23114

Chatsworth

Large stately House originally built by Bess of Hardwick and now home to Duke of Devonshire.Wonderful rooms full of treasures,lovely gardens,farmyard and adventure playground.

Telephone:

01246 582204

Website:

http://www.chatsworth.org

Chestnut Centre

Otter,owl and wildlife park set in 50 acres of Peak District.Nature Trail,Deer park,tearoom and gift shop open all year round

Telephone:

01298 814099

Website:

http://www.chestnutcentre.co.uk

Dunham Massey Park

Dunham Massey Park is a 300 acre deer park in Dunham Massey – a civil parish is the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford, Greater Manchester. It is open all year round, and is home to a newly opened Winter Garden.

Set in the grounds of the park is Dunham Massey Hall. The Georgian house dates back to 1616, and is a popular tourist attraction. It is usually open from late February to late October.

Telephone:

0161 941 102

Website:

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-dunhammassey

Eyam village and museum

One of the best preserved villages which lost two thirds of its inhabitants during the 1665-6 Bubonic plague.The museum sets out the fascinating story of the voluntary quarantine and the later recovery of the village open end of March to end of October Usually Tues to Sun 10am till 4pm

Telephone:

01433 631371

Website:

http://www.eyam.org.uk

Go Ape High Wire

Forest Adventure

Telephone:

0845 643 1732

Website:

http://www.goape.co.uk

Gulliver’s Kingdom

Theme park set on hillside with views towards Matlock Bath and over 60 rides and attractions

Telephone:

01629 580540

Website:

http://www.gulliversfun.co.uk

Haddon Hall

Medieval and Tudor Manor House.One of Englands most romantic houses May -Sept open daily 12-5pm.Closed 2 and 3rd July. Christmas 3 to 11 Dec.10.30 am to 4 pm.

Telephone:

01629 812855

Website:

http://www.haddonhall.co.uk

Hardwick Hall and Park

One of the finest and most complete Elizabethan Stately homes in England.Lots to explore including parkland and gardens,Stone centre and nearby Stainsby Mill.Owned by the National Trust

Telephone:

01246 850430

Jodrell Bank

Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics comprises research activities in astronomy and astrophysics at The University of Manchester, the world leading facilities of the Jodrell Bank Observatory, the MERLIN/VLBI National Facility, the Development Office of the Square Kilometre Array, and the Jodrell Bank Visitor Centre.