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'17' Real Gems Found (last updated: 03 August 2010)
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| Buxton - Restaurant |
Tel: 01298 23136
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Indian Palace, 5 Cavendish Circus, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17
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| Indian restaurant |
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E.R - Sherwood
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| Matlock - Country Park, Reserve or Forestry etc |
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Heights of Abraham, Upperwood Road, Matlock Bath, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3PD
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| 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. Admittance charge
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J.P - Derby
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| Denby - Shopping & Retail Therapy |
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Denby Pottery Visitor Centre & Factory Shop, Denby Road, Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX
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| 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. See website for opening times etc. |
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J. R - Essex
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| Buxton - Restaurant |
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Simply Thai, 2-3 Cavendish Circus, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6AT
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| Authentic Thai food in Thai-inspired surroundings with many ingredients brought in weekly from Thailand to ensure authenticity. 7 days a week, see website for details. |
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E.R - Sherwood
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| Buxton - Restaurant |
Tel: 01298 73301
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Lone Star, The Old Courthouse, George Street, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6AY
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| Mexican Restaurant.
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E.R - Sherwood
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| Buxton - Country Park, Reserve or Forestry etc |
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Buxton Country Park, Green Lane, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9DH
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| 100 acres of forest with woodland trails, hill-top viewing tower, picnic & play areas and Go Ape course. |
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“lovely park for children of all ages”
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E. Y - Radstock
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| Buxton - Town or Village of interest |
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Tideswell Village, Tideswell, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8NU
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| Large, ancient village retaining all the charms of a traditional Derbyshire limestone village. Found 6 miles east of Buxton, off the B6049. Spectacular Church. |
“..the beautiful village of Tideswell where you could purchase everything you need
from local suppliers.. The local butcher was incredibly reasonable, with beautiful fresh meat on offer. The Post Office sold the freshest free-range eggs I have ever tasted”
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J.D - Middlesborough
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| Hope Valley - Restaurant |
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The Chequers Inn, Froggatt Edge, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S32 3ZJ
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| 16th Century traditional inn with rooms available |
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| Bakewell - Historic house, stately home and or garden etc (Not NT) |
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Chatsworth House, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP
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| Historic house, home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. House, garden, farmyard, gift shops and restaurant. Check website for opening times. Admission charges apply. 1,000 acre park, farm shop and its restaurant open all year.
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“Decorations at Christmas - excellent”
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L.W - Oidham
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“Nice day out”
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E.Y - Radstock
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| Buxton - Restaurant |
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The Columbine Restaurant, 7 Hall Bank, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6EW
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| Small, privately-run restaurant. Aims to use small local suppliers to provide first class produce. Good Food Guide recommended. Run by Steve & Kim McNally. Includes full vegetarian menu and daily specials. Visit website for sample dishes. |
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G.G - Selsdon
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| Bakewell - Pub |
Tel: 01629 640 252
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The White Lion, Main Street, Great Longstone, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1TA
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“good food, reasonable prices”
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L.S - Surrey
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| Bakewell - Pub |
Tel: 01629 640 237
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The Crispin, Main Street, Great Longstone, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1TZ
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“good food, reasonable prices”
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L.S - Surrey
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| Buxton - Bakers, pies or pasties |
01298 871351
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Tindalls Bakery & Deli, 7 Commercial Road, Tideswell, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8NU
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| Tideswell - bakery & deli
Wide range of produce, fresh bread baked on site. 7.30-4pm Mon to Fri, 7.30 to 12 noon Sat.
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“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”
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J.D - Middlesborough
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| Matlock - Pub |
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The Old Bowling Green, East Bank, Winster, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2DS
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| Privately owned pub dating back to 1472. Well behaved children welcome to dine until 8pm. Odd opening times - so check website for full details!
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“The Bowling Green pub is excellent with exceptional food”
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D.D - Chatham
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| Ashbourne - Lake, reservoir etc. |
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Carsington Water, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1ST
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| Visitor centre, sailing club, fly fishing, cycling & walking trails. Exhibition, shops, cafe & playground. Wheelchair access. Cycle hire available. See website. |
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J.R - Essex
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| Matlock - Visitor Centre or Museum |
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Tramway Museum, Crich Tramway Village, Matlock Road, Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP
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| National Tramway Museum within Crich Tramway Village - a restored period village. See website for full details of opening times etc. |
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J.P - Derby
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| Bakewell - Restaurant |
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Riverside House Hotel, Ashford in the Water, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DF45 1QF
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| Award-winning hotel offering dining, morning coffee and afternoon tea to non-residents. |
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S.C - Notts
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