DISCOVER DERBYSHIRE
AND THE
PEAK DISTRICT
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HOTEL AND SERVICED ACCOMMODATION PEAK DISTRICT AND DERBYSHIRE THE FEATURE The breathtaking hills and crags of the Dark Peak contrast sharply with the chocolate box villages further south. Whether you want to get away form it all and walk on the moors or just explore the delightful towns and villages of the White Peak there is always plenty to do. Visit Chatsworth House, 'The Palace of the Peak' or travel back in time and visit Crich Tramway Village, where you can take a trip on a vintage tram. The ancient custom of well dressing is almost unique to Derbyshire and the Peak District, and provides a colourful spectacle well worth a visit to one of the many of the towns and villages in the area during well dressing week. Many of the venues organise all kinds of entertainment. For a list of well dressings and other information, click here.
There is no better way of exploring the beautiful countryside of Derbyshire and the Peak District, than by bicycle. The area has a number of disused railway trails, that provide miles of mostly flat, traffic free routes for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.
Cycle Hire Centres, conveniently located next to the trails provide well maintained bikes to suit individual needs, including cycles suitable for use by people with disabilities. There are picnic sites, refreshments and toilets at all the centres. Car parking is also available and every centre is accessible by bus. For more information, click here. Details of nearby attractions are listed for all the Town/Village features and walks on this site. You are bound to find plenty to do wherever you stay. For a full list click here.
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HOLIDAY GUIDES The Peak District and Derbyshire Guide may contain all the information you need. It is available direct by visiting the www.visitpeakdistrict.com website or through the Tourist Information Service. Contact the TIC nearest where you are likely to be staying and they should be able to supply you with other useful guides and local information. ** QUICK BOOKING SERVICE**The number of websites offering accommodation in the Peak District and Derbyshire is enormous. The following link may enable you to make a booking, without any further hassle.
THE DISCOVER DERBYSHIRE AND THE PEAK DISTRICT GUIDE
Provides a wide range of features with heritage trails and detailed countryside walks, through some of the most scenically attractive countryside in the UK.
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DISCOVER DERBY A special new sub-section has been added to this website, based on the Discover Derby Supplement, published by the Derby Evening Telegraph during March 2005. The most recent additions are: Click below for details. ACCOMMODATION For further general information, click below.
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