Jason's Guidebook
Walks / picnics
There are several reservoirs around, Langsett Reservoir is a lovely walk 10 mins away with great places for picnics, paddling with both woodland and water.
Lady Bower Reservoir, great day out 30 mins away.
Scout Dike Reservoir, 10 mins drive for walking and fishing followed by a treat at Yummy Yorkshire
Langsett Reservoir
Wentworth Castle & Gardens, beautiful scenery great day out for the whole family at a very reasonable rate.
20 locals recommend
Wentworth Castle Gardens
Park DriveWentworth Castle & Gardens, beautiful scenery great day out for the whole family at a very reasonable rate.
Food scene
Yummy Yorkshire - this is an ice cream parlour that has events and functions on throughout the year with more going on in the holiday season. It also has a fantastic cafe/ restaurant/ takeaway called the Hide & Hoof.
29 locals recommend
Yummy Yorkshire Parlour & Hide & Hoof Restaurant
Yummy Yorkshire - this is an ice cream parlour that has events and functions on throughout the year with more going on in the holiday season. It also has a fantastic cafe/ restaurant/ takeaway called the Hide & Hoof.
Sightseeing
Castleton which is 30 mins away has numerous walks and underground caves where you ride in a boat underground, it sounds a strange name but google - The Peak Cavern otherwise known as the ‘Devils Arse’
186 locals recommend
Castleton
Castleton which is 30 mins away has numerous walks and underground caves where you ride in a boat underground, it sounds a strange name but google - The Peak Cavern otherwise known as the ‘Devils Arse’
Famous artists have their sculptures on display with exciting exhibitions held all year round.
The grounds are quite vast so there are plenty of walk trails which are fantastic.
159 locals recommend
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Famous artists have their sculptures on display with exciting exhibitions held all year round.
The grounds are quite vast so there are plenty of walk trails which are fantastic.
The heights of Abraham in Matlock is a day out in itself with lots to do.
160 locals recommend
The Heights of Abraham
Dale Road
The heights of Abraham in Matlock is a day out in itself with lots to do.
Chatsworth House and Gardens - not only is this a beautiful place to visit, this has the best Christmas Market so if you’re booked in around the festive season it’s definitely worth going to.
698 locals recommend
Chatsworth House
Chatsworth House and Gardens - not only is this a beautiful place to visit, this has the best Christmas Market so if you’re booked in around the festive season it’s definitely worth going to.
Activity centre
This activity centre is literally 5 mins away with a large variety of activities for everyone.
Underbank Activity Centre
Oaks LaneShopping and Eating
If you like shopping Fox Valley is a couple of minutes walk away, various market style stalls selling goods and food.
Fox Valley
Fox Valley WayWildlife Park
Yorkshire wildlife park is 30 mins away, it’s quite expensive at about £20 per person but is a fabulous day out, they have some great beasts.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Hurst Lane