Historic Sites in Peak Dale

"If I could only visit one place in the Peak District with kids or without it would be Chatsworth House. The House and Grounds are extensive and any absolute must for any UK bucket list!. I personally love wandering around the House and learning more about this history of the family however this probably won’t be the favourite activity of those travelling with small children."

"If you want to travel back in time, but don’t have access to a time machine, Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet is the perfect place to be at. Immerse yourself in the industrial history of Abbeydale at a site which feels like travelling back to the early ages of the industry. The museum forms part of a former steel-working site on the River Sheaf, with a history going back to at least the 13th c...Read more"

"Haddon Hall has welcomed visitors for hundreds of years and its beauty and atmosphere never fails to enchant. Parts of the house date from the 12th Century and is described as “the most perfect house to survive from the middle ages.” Sitting like a jewel in its Elizabethan terraced gardens and overlooking the River Wye, film-makers flock to Haddon Hall to use it. Ask at reception about our discounted tickets and special offers."

"Adults £14.50, Concessions £14.00, Children £8.00, Family (2 adults, 3 children) £37.00, Car Parking £3.00 per car. Sitting like a jewel in its Elizabethan terraced gardens, overlooking the River Wye, Haddon Hall near Bakewell in Derbyshire is an enchanting place to visit. The beautiful house and grounds have played host to many notable films including Jane Eyre, Elizabeth, Pride & Prejudice and The Other Boleyn Girl."

"Haddon Hall is one of the most significant and oldest heritage destinations in the country, with a remarkable tapestry and furniture collection."

"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."

"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."

"Discover the fascinating history of Adlington Hall as you tour The Great Hall, the chapel, oak-panelled dining room, the Minstrel’s Gallery, the number 10 bedroom, and more. Alongside the Great Organ, visitors can enjoy the original furniture, paintings, and décor of the building, or wander the gardens, attempt the maze, or enjoy a slice of homemade cake and a cup of tea in the tea room. I Opening Times: Public open days run on Sundays and Bank Holidays during April and September."

"A tremendous mixture of styles, Adlington Hall was founded at the end of the 15th century and then reworked in the 18th century. So while the north and east facades have romantic black and white timber framing the south and west wings are brick built, with a solemn Palladian portico. Adlington is hired out for weddings, but on Sundays between April and October the house and gardens are open to visitors."

"23/05/2021: A very warm welcome at La Boheme at lunchtime today. The staff were very warm and courteous and the food divine as always. I can not speak highly enough of this lovely French restaurant."

"Offering up a taste of French cuisine at a reasonable price, you can enjoy a hearty meal at Le Bistrot Pierre surrounded by traditional bistro-styled d&eacu ..."

"The well-known bistro chain provides its guests with a Parisian-inspired setting to enjoy a menu influenced by classic French flavours. The menu features dishing including sourdough toast topped with your choice of bacon and eggs, smashed avocado and vine tomatoes, smashed avocado and smoked salmon or smoked salmon and eggs and the Rouge Breakfast consisting of free-range eggs, Cumberland sausage, sweet cure bacon, beans, mushroom, tomato and sourdough toast (vegetarian option available). For a sweet brunch, dinners can choose pancakes with toppings including sweet cure bacon, banana and maple syrup or fresh berries and pineapple with fruit compote."