Guidebook for Birchover Area
Food Scene
Piedaniel's
Bath StreetSmart casual French restaurant that is good value for money.
Down steep steps by the river in Matlock on the road with all of the antique shops.
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Stones
1 Dale RdDown steep steps by the river in Matlock on the road with all of the antique shops.
Come here to get a proper Bakewell pudding and there's a nice tea room upstairs
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The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop
The SquareCome here to get a proper Bakewell pudding and there's a nice tea room upstairs
The bar at the Peacock Hotel is beautiful and serves world class food in a relaxed atmosphere, with stone floors and a roaring log fire. Staff are immaculate in starched linen aprons and all food is locally sourced. The restaurant is absolutely gorgeous for more formal dining, but we love having a cosy lunch or supper in here especially in the winter.
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The Peacock at Rowsley
Bakewell RoadThe bar at the Peacock Hotel is beautiful and serves world class food in a relaxed atmosphere, with stone floors and a roaring log fire. Staff are immaculate in starched linen aprons and all food is locally sourced. The restaurant is absolutely gorgeous for more formal dining, but we love having a cosy lunch or supper in here especially in the winter.
Parks & Nature
Edale
Wonderful hiking at Edale. Walk on Kinder Scout.
Saunter along the river Dove and step over the iconic stepping stones. There are more strenuous walks also.
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Dovedale
Saunter along the river Dove and step over the iconic stepping stones. There are more strenuous walks also.
This is a short walk from the cottage and it is fantastic. The famous fight scene from The Princess Bride was filmed here! There is a Druid Stone Circle just behind the rocks and a Hermit's cave with a crucifix carved into the wall.
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Robin Hood's Stride
This is a short walk from the cottage and it is fantastic. The famous fight scene from The Princess Bride was filmed here! There is a Druid Stone Circle just behind the rocks and a Hermit's cave with a crucifix carved into the wall.
Stanton Moor is home to the famous Nine Ladies Stone Circle. Believed to date back to Bronze Age times, and a place where ceremonies one took place, possibly of a religious nature. The information board there tells the entertaining story as to how the stone circle got its name.
Other fascinating features scattered around the moor include the Earl Grey Tower which was built to commemorate the passing of The Great Reform Act of 1832, and is named after the Prime Minister at that time. You can also marvel at a number of impressive gritstone rocks, such as the aptly named Cork Stone.
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Nine Ladies Stone Circle
Lees RoadStanton Moor is home to the famous Nine Ladies Stone Circle. Believed to date back to Bronze Age times, and a place where ceremonies one took place, possibly of a religious nature. The information board there tells the entertaining story as to how the stone circle got its name.
Other fascinating features scattered around the moor include the Earl Grey Tower which was built to commemorate the passing of The Great Reform Act of 1832, and is named after the Prime Minister at that time. You can also marvel at a number of impressive gritstone rocks, such as the aptly named Cork Stone.
Sightseeing
Chatsworth is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, and has been passed down through 16 generations of the Cavendish family.
The house is renowned for the quality of its art, landscape and hospitality, and it has evolved through the centuries to reflect the tastes, passions and interests of succeeding generations.
There are gorgeous formal gardens, an adventure play ground, farm yard and great walking in the woods behind the house.
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Chatsworth House
Chatsworth is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, and has been passed down through 16 generations of the Cavendish family.
The house is renowned for the quality of its art, landscape and hospitality, and it has evolved through the centuries to reflect the tastes, passions and interests of succeeding generations.
There are gorgeous formal gardens, an adventure play ground, farm yard and great walking in the woods behind the house.
It's the oldest fortified Manor House in England with original Tudor Kitchens and exquisite gardens. Incredibly romantic. It was used as a set for The Princess Bride, Elizabeth and many other films.
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Haddon Hall
It's the oldest fortified Manor House in England with original Tudor Kitchens and exquisite gardens. Incredibly romantic. It was used as a set for The Princess Bride, Elizabeth and many other films.
Stunning National Trust House that belonged to Bess of Hardwick.
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National Trust - Hardwick Hall
Stunning National Trust House that belonged to Bess of Hardwick.
Bolsover Castle is a castle in Bolsover, Derbyshire, England (grid reference SK471707). It was built in the early 17th century by the Cavendish family, on the site of a medieval castle founded in the 12th century by the Peverel family. The site is now in the care of English Heritage and is a Grade I listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
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Bolsover Castle
Castle StreetBolsover Castle is a castle in Bolsover, Derbyshire, England (grid reference SK471707). It was built in the early 17th century by the Cavendish family, on the site of a medieval castle founded in the 12th century by the Peverel family. The site is now in the care of English Heritage and is a Grade I listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
Spectacular 18th Century Mansion with Adams interiors and parkland
National Trust
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Kedleston Hall
Spectacular 18th Century Mansion with Adams interiors and parkland
National Trust
Entertainment & Activities
Peak eBikes
Hassop RoadHire bikes and ride along the former railway line to Monsal Dale.
sailing, windsurfing, paddle boarding, canoeing, cycle hire, fishing, power boat and raft building.
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Carsington Water
sailing, windsurfing, paddle boarding, canoeing, cycle hire, fishing, power boat and raft building.
Cineworld Cinema Chesterfield
Derby RoadThe Northern Light Cinema
13A North EndIt's small and cute with a lovely little bar/cafe
Set at the foot of the spectacular Winnats Pass, high above the village of Castleton, Speedwell Cavern takes you on an incredible underground boat journey.
Descend the 105 steps from the almost hidden cave entrance to the landing stage of an underground canal where you step on to your tour guides' boat.
From here you glide quietly through the workings of a 200 year old lead mine. Picture in your mind what it must have been like to carve out these tunnels using only the most primitive tools as your guide recounts the story of the mine which opens into a network of natural caverns and underground rivers.
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Speedwell Grot
Winnats PassSet at the foot of the spectacular Winnats Pass, high above the village of Castleton, Speedwell Cavern takes you on an incredible underground boat journey.
Descend the 105 steps from the almost hidden cave entrance to the landing stage of an underground canal where you step on to your tour guides' boat.
From here you glide quietly through the workings of a 200 year old lead mine. Picture in your mind what it must have been like to carve out these tunnels using only the most primitive tools as your guide recounts the story of the mine which opens into a network of natural caverns and underground rivers.
At a knee-knocking 1,200ft, Tree Top Adventure at Buxton is one of the highest Go Ape courses in the UK. Steadily ascending through the canopy, you'll climb, clamber and conquer this goliath of a high ropes course in 2-3 hours.
Built high in the hilltops of the UK's largest National Park, our Peak District location is BIG on adventure. Get your heart-pumping with one of our biggest Tarzan swing drops. You'll leap off the platform into stomach-turning freefall before being swung into our giant cargo net (psst, we have alternative obstacles for budding adventurers)
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Go Ape Buxton
Green LaneAt a knee-knocking 1,200ft, Tree Top Adventure at Buxton is one of the highest Go Ape courses in the UK. Steadily ascending through the canopy, you'll climb, clamber and conquer this goliath of a high ropes course in 2-3 hours.
Built high in the hilltops of the UK's largest National Park, our Peak District location is BIG on adventure. Get your heart-pumping with one of our biggest Tarzan swing drops. You'll leap off the platform into stomach-turning freefall before being swung into our giant cargo net (psst, we have alternative obstacles for budding adventurers)
Alton Towers
Farley LaneFamous for it's roller coasters!
It's interesting, especially for children. You tour the museum and then go down the mine on a tour.
It is in Matlock bath by the river which is like a seaside town inland! There are arcades and fish and chips etc!! Love it or loathe it!
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Peak District Lead Mining Museum
196 S ParadeIt's interesting, especially for children. You tour the museum and then go down the mine on a tour.
It is in Matlock bath by the river which is like a seaside town inland! There are arcades and fish and chips etc!! Love it or loathe it!
Wild Park Derbyshire
Wildpark LaneQuad biking
paint balling
laser tag
GREAT FUN!!!
Shopping
The cobbled market place hosts the traditional outdoor market every Thursday and Saturday throughout the year. Ashbourne is a fine old market town, with good shopping, especially for antiques. Ashbourne Artisan Market (Malt Market) is a regular highlight on the town's calendar and will take place on the second Sunday of every month plus some additional festive dates on the Market Place,
Ashbourne Road
Ashbourne RoadThe cobbled market place hosts the traditional outdoor market every Thursday and Saturday throughout the year. Ashbourne is a fine old market town, with good shopping, especially for antiques. Ashbourne Artisan Market (Malt Market) is a regular highlight on the town's calendar and will take place on the second Sunday of every month plus some additional festive dates on the Market Place,
Every Monday there is an open air market in the centre of Bakewell. Bakewell Market is the only market in the beautiful Peak District National Park. Steeped in history with a Royal Charter being granted in 1330 the present day Market takes place every Monday, including Bank Holidays, on two sites, Granby Road and Market Street where it hosts 162 Stalls giving Locals and Tourists a warm welcome. Come and browse and shop on our established regular stalls from early on Monday morning until 3.30 - 4.00 where a vibrant, lively atmosphere offers a diverse range of quality goods.
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Bakewell
Every Monday there is an open air market in the centre of Bakewell. Bakewell Market is the only market in the beautiful Peak District National Park. Steeped in history with a Royal Charter being granted in 1330 the present day Market takes place every Monday, including Bank Holidays, on two sites, Granby Road and Market Street where it hosts 162 Stalls giving Locals and Tourists a warm welcome. Come and browse and shop on our established regular stalls from early on Monday morning until 3.30 - 4.00 where a vibrant, lively atmosphere offers a diverse range of quality goods.
Essentials
Sainsburys is our nearest supermarket. There is also an M&S food, Iceland and a fruit and veg market stall (next to M&S) in Matlock.
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Matlock
Sainsburys is our nearest supermarket. There is also an M&S food, Iceland and a fruit and veg market stall (next to M&S) in Matlock.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful Buxton Opera House is in The Square, Buxton, Derbyshire, England. It is a 902-seat opera house that hosts the annual Buxton Festival and, from 1994 to 2013, the International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival, among others, as well as pantomime at Christmas, musicals and other entertainments year-round. The Buxton Opera Festival is mid July
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Buxton Opera House
Water StreetBeautiful Buxton Opera House is in The Square, Buxton, Derbyshire, England. It is a 902-seat opera house that hosts the annual Buxton Festival and, from 1994 to 2013, the International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival, among others, as well as pantomime at Christmas, musicals and other entertainments year-round. The Buxton Opera Festival is mid July