Historic Sites in Marple Bridge

"A beautiful stately home nestled amongst the Peak District National Park, Chatsworth House offers an awe-inspiring and educational visit for all ages. The large mansion is renowned for its artwork and has over 30 rooms to peruse, from the Painted Hall to the Guest Bedrooms. The vast estate is made up of 105 acres of garden-filled with sculptures, waterworks, and a maze, a 1,000-acre park, and a farmyard."

"Just three miles southwest of Sheffield's city center, Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet is a fascinating 18th-century Victorian village, where visitors can learn about the traditional production of steel scythes. This interesting tourist attraction features warehouses, workers' cottages, water wheels, tilt hammers, a grinding hull, and workshops, as well as the UK's last intact crucible steel furnace. A newer addition is the attraction's Learning Centre, used to host educational programs, and where you'll find a first-rate café."

"If you follow me on Instagram, you will know by now how much I LOVEEEEE Haddon Hall and rave about how amazing it is on a frequent basis. It is the best preserved medieval house in the whole of the country and there is something about historical places like this that really speak to me. You will find Haddon Hall just down the road from Chatsworth House, a mere ten minute drive away but they couldn’t be any more different in style."

"Seconds on foot from the futuristic architecture of Salford Quays is a splendid Tudor mansion, home to the Radclyffe family for 300 years. The surviving parts of Ordsall Hall are built on two ranges around a courtyard knot garden, the south dating to the 15th century, and the west range completed in 1639. These both incorporate older elements dating back 750 years."

"An interactive journey back in time, the Stockport Air Raid Shelters offers a glimpse into how people lived during the wartime blitz. Explore the labyrinth of tunnels filled with displays, posters, recreated living and sleeping areas, and a bunker, all accompanied by an audio guide highlighting the cultural, political, and social aspects living in the shelters. I Opening Times: Tuesday-Friday 1-5pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am-5pm."

"The Stockport Air Raid Shelters are a jolting walk back in time near Manchester. Located about 6 miles from the main Manchester area and in great Manchester, this place is an interesting, short excursion from the city Centre. The place will transport you into a dark time- the Britain of the 1940s during the war."

"Stockport Air Raid Shelters, Great Underbank, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 1NE - Visit now. Stockport museums are beginning a phased reopening of their sites. The first to re-open were Bramall Hall and Stockport Air Raid Shelters."

"You may recognise The Salford Lads’ Club from the famous cover of The Smiths’ hugely popular 1986 album The Queen is Dead, with a bouffant-haired Morrissey and co stood outside its doors. Now you’re in Manchester, you’d be silly not to venture out to this same spot for a Smiths selfie with your fellow travellers. A popular venue for Manc-music fans; head inside to learn more about the band and to buy exclusive merchandise."

"Located in Salford (Greater Manchester), Salford Lads Club became famous in 1986 when it was featured on the cover of the Smith’s album The Queen is Dead. Manchester is known for its music scene. It boasted some of the most famous rock bands in England and the Smiths are one of them!"

"This stirring Jacobean Revival country house owes its current appearance to the Victorian architect Edward Blore, who also worked on Buckingham Palace and St James’s Palace. His remodelled facade is from the 1830s, though the house dates back more than a century before. Capesthorne Hall is now primarily a wedding venue, but does receive visitors on Sundays and Mondays during spring and summer."

"Whether you’re a fan of Manchester United or you just want to visit one of the most famous football stadiums in the world, it’s always worth hopping on a tram to visit Old Trafford. Take a tour of the stadium, pop into the gift shop to buy a memento of your visit or simply admire the Theatre of Dreams from the outside."

"Book a room at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Sheffield Park, where a friendly member of staff is waiting to welcome you with a complimentary, freshly-baked, chocolate-chip cookie. Everything you need for a comfortable stay is available at the hotel, including air conditioning, complimentary on-site car parking, high-speed internet access and an award-winning restaurant. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Sheffield Park is located in a quiet, leafy suburb with easy access to Sheffield, Chesterfield, the Peak District, and all six junctions of the M1."

"The DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield Park Hotel The DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield Park Hotel is perfectly located in a quiet, leafy suburb between the vibrant city of Sheffield and the historic market town of Chesterfield, yet only 5 miles out of the Peak District National Park. You’ll find everything you need here for your comfort and convenience, whether you’re enjoying Read more…"

"Here’s one more argument for the busy and progressive town of Sheffield. DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield Park is a lovely hotel with comfortable rooms and spa facilities. The polygonal swimming pool is heated–a bonus for the weary traveler."