Top Holiday Attractions in Derbyshire - what to do, where to go and what to see
If you are heading to Derbyshire for a cottage holiday or self catering short break we have compiled some of the must see places and the best things to do. Whether you are looking for some family fun, visit relaxing and peaceful gardens or immerse yourself in the history and culture of Derbyshire then take a look at some great ideas below.
And, if you are still to book your self catering accommodation we have listed some great Derbyshire cottages and apartments close to the attractions and available direct from independent owners and leading holiday operators.
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Bolsover Castle, Bolsover
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An enchanting early 17th Century, set on a hill with restored walled gardens, a superb indoor riding house and outstanding craftsmanship. Visit the Discovery Centre and enjoy the interactive scale model of the castle.
Denby Pottery Visitor Centre, Denby
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Tours at Denby are conducted in the working factory by experienced Tour Guides who explain how the pottery is made. There's a choice of Tours - choose the Craftroom Tour,if you have young children. For a more in depth look at the making processes, there's the Factory Tour.
Peak Cavern, Castleton
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Set within a 250 foot vertical cliff there are various natural caverns including the Orchestra gallery (with amazing acoustic properties) Roger Rains house (with a perpetual waterfall amd the devil's cellar.
Peveril Castle, Castleton
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The imposing ruins of Peveril Castle stand high above the pretty village of Castleton in the heart of Derbyshire's Peak District. Mentioned in the Domesday survey, Peveril Castle is one of England's earliest Norman fortresses. The keep was built by Henry II in 1176.
Haddon Hall, Bakewell
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Haddon Hall is a fortified medieval manor house dating from the 12th Century, and is the home of Lord and Lady Edward Manners whose family have owned it since 1567. Haddon has featured in many films and TV programmes including, most recently Pride and Prejudice starring Keira Knightly, Mathew MacFadeyn, and Dame Judy Dench. Also BBC's 2006 production of Jane Eyre starring Toby Stevens and Ruth Wilson.
Donington Grand Prix Collection, Castle Donnington
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The Donington Grand Prix Collection is, quite simply, the largest showcase of Grand Prix racing cars in the world. Five halls, with over 130 exhibits, illustrate the history of motorsport from the turn of the 20th Century, where visitors can get close to the cars driven by such famous names as Nuvolari, Mansell, Prost, Moss, Senna, Fangio and Stewart. The Donington Grand Prix Museum houses the largest collection of McLaren and Williams racing cars in the world (outside of their respective factories), and the only complete collection of Vanwalls. A notable exhibit is Stirling Moss's Lotus in which he defeated the might of the Ferrari Works Team in the 1961 Monaco Grand Prix.
Looking for Accommodation close to Derbyshire
If you are looking to spend a short break or holiday in Derbyshire there is a lot of great quality self catering accommodation, ranging from apartments and cottages to lodges and chalets, to choose from. Of course, you will also find some lovely guest houses, bed and breakfast and hotels in Derbyshire. Find out more by using the links below:
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