Carsington Water, Ashbourne, DE6 1ST Severn Trent Water reservoir between Ashbourne and Wirksworth. Visitor centre, sailing club, fly fishing, cycling and walking trails. Exhibition, shops, cafe and restaurant, children's playground. Wheelchair access. Cycle hire available. Visitor Centre free, open every day except Christmas Day. Small charge for parking.
Bakewell Pudding Parlour, Wye House, Water Street, Bakewell DE45 1EW
Family-run (over 20 years), bakery and coffee shop, in middle of Bakewell. Hot & cold drinks, meals (inc vegetarian) - everything in bakery baked fresh, on premises. You can even 'post a pudding'!
Chatsworth House, Chatsworth, Bakewell, DE45 1PP Historic house, home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. House, garden, farmyard, gift shops and restaurant reopens Wednesday 12th March. Admission charges apply. 1,000 acre park, farm shop and its restaurant open all year. "Decorations at Christmas - excellent"
Haddon Hall, Bakewell DE45 1LA A fortified medieval manor house dating from the 12th Century, the home of Lord and Lady Edward Manners whose family have owned it since 1567. Open to the public Easter and from 31 March to end October. 12 noon to 5pm. Entry and car parking charge. Wheelchair access restricted. Assistance dogs only. Small gift shop.
Derby Road, Denby DE5 8NX Visitor Centre is next to the pottery with shops, pottery tours, free daily cookery demonstrations and regular events. Restaurant and outdoor play area for small children. Open Monday to Saturday 9.30 to 5pm, Sundays 10/11 - 5pm. No children under 6, prams or wheelchairs on full factory tour, but Visitor Centre accessible to all. Wheelchair available. Charge for tours.
The Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath, DE4 3PD Country park and caverns in 60 acres of woodland reached by cable car over deep limestone gorge. Coffee shop and Summit Bar for eating and drinking - al fresco if weather permits! Gift shops, exhibitions and play areas. Certain areas inaccesible to wheelchairs or those with mobility issues or impaired sight. Reopens 9th February 2008. Admittance charge
"....the beautiful village of Tideswell where you could purchase everything you need from local suppliers... The local butcher was incredibly reasonable and had beautiful fresh meat on offer. The Post Office sold the freshest free-range eggs I have ever tasted"
Tindalls Bakery & Delicatessen, 7 Commercial Road, Tideswell, Buxton SK17 8NU Wide range of products, fresh bread baked on site. 7.30-4pm Monday to Fri, 7.30 -12 noon Sat. "Tindalls is a must for visitors. It was hard to pick from the range of breads and pastries and please, you must try their pork pie, yummy"
JD - Middlesbrough
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Tissington
Well Dressing at Tissington, Derbyshire May 1 to 7th inclusive 2008
The Old Bowling Green (pub), East Bank, Winster DE4 2DS Privately owned pub dating back to 1472. Only open Wednesday to Sunday evenings (food served 6 til 9pm) - well behaved children welcome to dine until 8pm. Not open Mondays or Tuesdays or any lunchtime except Sunday (lunch served 12 noon to 2.45pm)
"The Old Bowling Green pub is excellent with exceptional food"
