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The links are as diverse as possible from local authority travel planners to where hire a pony for the day. If, on your surfing travels, you come across a site that would benefit from inclusion here then please let us know and we'll add it in. Click HERE to see a list of current activities here in the Peak District |
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Stately Homes |
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Chatsworth
House A stunning stately home occupied buy the Duke & Duchess of Devonshire - less than 15 minutes away. You'll need a weekend to do it justice. The house is amazing but in addition there is a vast estate to explore, a top notch Garden Centre, an appetite stimulating Farm Shop - like Fortnum & Mason on speed - and a children's play area with working farm and adventure playground If you wish to visit this National Treasure then please let us know as we have discount tickets available that will save you £2 per person on the entry price |
and click here to see just what's happening from now until march 2011 |
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Haddon
Hall An ancient house relatively untouched since Henry VIII's day. Set in beautiful surroundings it is less than ten minutes away from our front door. The highlight is a glorious 14th Century Banqueting Hall complete with minstrels' gallery but there is also a fine oak panelled room with miniature portraits of Henry VII and his Queen, a Tudor period Long Gallery (from which Dorothy Vernon is said to have eloped with her lover, Lord Edward Manners), and some fine gardens 2006 saw a new BBC television series of Jane Eyre filmed at Haddon Hall. In addition 'The Other Boleyn Girl' was also filmed at Haddon in 2007 Please let us know if you would like to visit this property as we have discount tickets that will save you £1 per person on the entry price |
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Walking
and Hiking Sheriff Lodge is in a prime position to enable all you walkers out there - from long distance specialists to short pub strollers - to take real advantage of the Dark and the White Peaks. We have several walks that you can do right from our front door - or, with a little driving, or judicious use of the public transport system that we have in Derbyshire (click here to visit the Derbyshire Journey Planner)- you can take advantage of a superb 25 mile White Peak Challenge developed by John Merrill. Sheriff Lodge is also amply supplied with maps, guides and even waterproofs. If you come back wet then we can get all your gear dried in our drying room! You might also want to try a self guided
cycling tour and we know just the people to call click
here to visit Peak Tours cycling holidays |
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Restaurants & Places to
Eat The
Gate Inn - a local pub with great classic pub grub and a
vibrant atmosphere - and most importantly some great real ales. Hire Facilities |
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Other Attractions |
 Stones restaurant |
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How About Trying Something
Completely Different? Only five minutes away is an opportunity to try your hand at Chocolate Art. Courses are available whilst you enjoy your stay here at Sheriff Lodge Click here to visit the site |
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A little further afield - 40 minutes drive - Alton Towers Click here to access information all about Matlock and the surrounding area
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Contact: Kate & Alan Richmond,
Sheriff Lodge Guest House, The Dimple, Dimple Road, Matlock,
Derbyshire. DE4 3JX |
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