Rainy Days

Chatsworth House

The grandest of the nearby stately homes, Chatsworth House has been owned by the Devonshire family for nearly five centuries, each generation adding to the evolution and preservation of the estate. During Christmas time the house is beautifully decorated and is a definite festive must-see.

Haddon Hall

With over 900 years of history, Haddon Hall is an incredible glimpse into the past. Tudor and Elizabethan influences can be seen throughout the house and are excellently preserved. Haddon Hall also holds seasonal events such as it's Mercatum Markets in November and December.

Thornbridge Hall

Learn about the history of Thornbridge Hall, a grand house amongst beautiful English gardens. Complete with farm animals, cafe and seasonal workshops.

Buxton Museum & Art Gallery

Learn more about the local area at Buxton Museum. The small museum holds big information about the history, geology and archaeology of Buxton and the surrounding area.

The Children's Country House at Sudbury 

See the historic National Trust Sudbury Hall and Museum of Childhood. The museum is a fantastic and interactive experience, spanning the different highs and lows of childhood throughout the centuries. It includes fun opportunities to get stuck in, such as a Victorian classroom simulation.

Eyam Museum

Eyam is a fascinating village. In 1665 a tailor ordered some materials the came over from London, this then triggered a chain of events that lead to 260 villagers dying from the bubonic plague. The museum highlights the villages history and the efforts of the residents to stop the plague spreading, as well as how the village recovered and managed in the long run.

Peak District Mining Museum

Lead-Ore has been mined in the Peak District since pre Roman times. Learn about mining in the museum and visit the real working 1920s mine.

Devonshire Spa

Located in the iconic Devonshire Dome building in Buxton, after a morning of retail therapy in Buxton's independent shops, make the most out of one of their deals and relax in style.

Buxton Crescent Spa

The Crescent is a statement building in the architecture of Buxton. It has been newly renovated into a decadent 5 star hotel and modern spa. The top of the range facilities and use of Buxton's mineral rich water is what makes this place so special. 

Three Horse Shoes

The Mill Wheel Spa at the Three Horseshoes Inn is a great luxurious spa in Leek. It's unique and quirky facilities make it a special and memorable time.

Thornbridge Brewery

Located at their taproom near Bakewell, the Thornbridge experience includes an educational talk about the brewery and how the beers are made, followed by tasting six of their most popular beers.

Forest Distillery

Forest Distillery is the UK's highest altitude distillery, located on the well known Cat and Fiddle road between Buxton and Macclesfield. They run distillery tours and tastings of their gins and their whiskey.

Amber Valley Vineyard

Intrigued by the thought of Derbyshire wine? Rightly so! Amber Valley Vineyard grows and makes its own award winning wine. It is slightly outside the Peak District but worth the journey, attend a tour and tasting to learn more.

Head across the fields, a ten minute walk or two minute drive to our lovely sister pub, The Royal Oak. It's a great place to relax in the cosy drinking area or large beer garden with a drink or dine with them and choose from the vast menu of great traditional pub food (we recommend the pies!)

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