Top Rated Parks to Visit in Edale

"Sheffield’s botanical gardens are based on Ecclesfield Road and were first opened in 1836. The gardens were designed by Robert Marnock, considered one of the great horticulturalists and garden designers of the nineteenth century. The botanical gardens consist of 19 acres of lawns, as well as the glass pavilions, which collectively host over 5,000 species of plants."

"Circling back now to the south of the city, the Botanical Gardens are not to be missed. Enjoy a peaceful amble through acres of gorgeous greenery and beautiful flowers, stop to feed the friendly squirrels and then enjoy a quiet moment to yourself on the lawn."

"Winter garden is Europe’s largest urban temperate glasshouse. It has a wide variety of plants and a pleasant, calming atmosphere. This place is perfect for an afternoon picnic, with a variety of seating areas, the Winter Garden welcomes all visitors."

"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."

"One of England's greatest country houses, Chatsworth House, known as the Palace of the Peak, is the ancestral home of the dukes of Devonshire…"

"Endcliffe Park is one of Sheffield’s many green spaces, made up of both woodland and parkland. It was opened in 1887 and you will find a historical pavilion besides the entrance. The park is home to a number of monuments and memorial structures, as well as a playground for children, outdoor gym and parkour training area – all of which are free to access."

"Endcliffe Park is a beautiful park with plenty of trails, woods, brook, weirs, ponds, waterfalls, and a brilliant café. Additional facilities include a play area for children, making Endcliffe Park the ideal family friendly area. Take a long stroll, soak up the sun and take pictures of the beautiful scenery."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Shanerounce used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Opened in 1887 in celebration of Queen Victoria’s Jubilee, Endcliffe Park is a much-loved​ feature of Sheffield’s landscape. Offering flat paths perfect for running, the park is a great place to spend an afternoon with a picnic."

"Rising from the valley floor, the observation cars transport you in comfort and safety, allowing stunning views of the Derwent Valley and surrounding Peak District View Site"

"Boggart Hole Clough is an old park with several wooded ravines, valleys, and gullies. The name is said to have come from local superstitions that the area was haunted by a Boggart. There’s an ongoing debate about whether this is a real folk tale, or just a fabrication."

"It is on the eastern side of the centre of Glossop and fringes onto the Conservation Area of Old Glossop. There is a car park at Corn Mill and on-street parking is available nearby. Again, it's not technically a theme park, but with this much going on for free, it deserves a mention."

"There’s a lot to explore in the 109 acres that make up this South Manchester park. Utterly steeped in history, the park has not one, not two, but three listed buildings on its grounds, including the spectacular Wythenshawe Hall. This timber-framed Tudor structure was the home of the Tatton family for many centuries."

"Lightoaks Park is a larger and popular park in Salford, officially opened in 1925. The park is maintained by a large and active group of volunteers – The Friends of Lightoaks Park. In normal times, the group organise regular events for the local community, as well as maintain the park to a high standard."

"And so we get to our number one, best park in Salford as voted for by 44.5% of participants in my survey. Light Oaks Park it seems is the one that many people see as the park to go to in the city. Situated in Claremont, the park was opened in 1925 and is one of the larger parks in Salford."

"Serving the most delicious and well-portioned breakfast meals, their pancakes are a real highlight for guests. Stacked high with all the toppings, menu items include berries and cream, banoffee, peanut butter and bacon with maple syrup. Each stack includes three buttermilk pancakes, and there’s even vegan options available too!"

"Spend an afternoon discovering the hidden gems of Sheffield’s Antiques Quarter. This historically renowned area is famed for its independent shops, bars, cafes and restaurants; it’s also home to the city’s oldest cinema, the Abbeydale Picture House. Located just south of the city centre, there are over 60 independent shops and 8 antiques centres to explore here, as well as a variety of quirky eateries."

"Based in Prestwich, The Cheesefake Company makes vegan cheesecakes for collection from their HQ daily and from the city centre on Wednesdays. Toppings include Biscoff, Chocolate Orange, Oreo, Banoffee, Black Forest, Lemon Meringue and Jammy Dodger. Visit their website for details on how to order: cheesefake.co.uk/shop."

", a hybrid club-restaurant-hotel, the Twisted Burger Company specialises in melt-in-the-mouth, out-of-this-world burgers which are sure to entice even the most reluctant burger eater. Burgers range from meat to chicken to vegetarian, and are all characterised by an array of extravagant toppings and sides. Highlights from the dazzling menu include the Drop It Like It’s Hot, with spicy refried beans, Monterey Jack cheese, hot sauce and a house BBQ sauce, or the Rasher’s Delight, the UK’s first bacon burger featuring a double bacon patty, coleslaw and dressing."

"The Twisted Burger Co. run the kitchen in two Sheffield bars, The Harley and the Riverside. They do massive burgers, messy, loaded fries and proper shakes. They also offer veggie and vegan options, such as their drop dead double stuffed falaf-hell burger, comprised of: double falaf-hell patty, grilled aubergine, sweet chilli and lime sauce, vegan minted sour cream and red onion."

"Veggie & Vegan Friendly – Burgers are everywhere, lets face it. But we believe that there is only a handful of places doing the burger justice and Twisted Burger Company is one of them. They’ve collaborated with the legendary team over at Drop Dead to create their very own vegan feast and believe us this duet is one not to pass by."