|
ACCOMMODATION |
|
Independent Cottages
- A large selection of independently owned
self-catering holiday cottages in Derbyshire and the Peak District. |
|
Let's
Stay Castleton - The
official guide of the Castleton Chamber of Trade, provides tourism
and holiday accommodation details. |
|
Moorside Grange
- Luxury Peak District hotel with leisure club, short breaks,
wedding and conference facilities available - near Manchester
Airport. |
|
Makeney Hall
Hotel -
This magnificent Victorian country mansion is situated in the heart
of Derbyshire, Peak District, just 8 miles from Derby city centre. |
|
Accommodation-Peak-Hope
- A group of B & B owners in Hope have got together to produce an
B & B accommodation website for the Hope area. |
|
Peak Cottages
- List of
cottages available in the Peak District for letting. |
|
Pine Lodge Holidays -
Quality self-catering,
pine lodge accommodation at Darwin Forest and Sandybrook Country
Parks. |
|
Peak District Accommodation
- Local website provides a comprehensive listing of accommodation in
Derbyshire and the Peak District, plus other information. |
|
Cressbrook
Multimedia
- Packed full of useful visitor information, with accommodation details
displayed in an easy to follow format. |
|
The Royal, Hayfield
-
Renowned for its character and comfort, the hotel dates from 1755
and has been brought up to date without losing its original charm. |
|
Buckingham's - One of the
finest hotels in Derbyshire with an award winning restaurant. |
|
Simply Holiday Lets UK
- Letting or renting holiday homes in the UK made simple.
Browse the database
of holiday cottages, or upload your own property. |
|
Yew
Tree Cottage, Tansley
- Enjoy a relaxing stay and an award winning breakfast, in the
peace and charm of our elegantly furnished 18th century cottage.
|
|
High Peak Bed and Breakfast
-
In the heart of the
Peak District, overlooking Cracken Edge. Excellent location for outdoor
pursuits - walks directly from the door. |
|
The Barn
at Ivy House Farm - Offers
luxurious self catering accommodation for up to six people, in a quiet
location at Warslow, near Buxton. |
|
Cottages UK Directory -
List over 100 cottages around the Derbyshire Peak District with contact
details and links to their websites. Also on-line booking service.
|
|
Catered
Cottage - Provides a unique opportunity
to experience a country cottage without having to shop, cook or do the
washing-up. |
|
Little Owl
- A two person holiday flat, in a renovated old stone built milking shed
from the turn of the century. Located in the pretty Derbyshire village
of Biggin. |
|
Paddock House Farm Cottages
- Paddock House Farm lies about 2 miles to the north of the attractive
village of Alstonefield in the Peak District National Park. |
|
Windy Harbour Farm Hotel
- Situated on the outskirts of Glossop, Derbyshire on the B6105, with
commanding views over the Peak District. |
|
Stone Heath Cottage
- recently restored Grade II listed holiday cottage is situated in the
picturesque village of Winster. |
|
Bushey
Heath Farm
- Situated on Tideswell Moor, provides thriving smallholder business
with a diversity of activities from workshop provision to accommodation.
|
|
Legacy Hotels
- own hotels in Chesterfield and Derby and throughout the UK, a large
portion guests use the hotels as a base to visit local attractions.
|
|
Roaches
Cottages -
Award winning, Family run, 4 Star ETC & 4 Diamonds
Farmhouse Holiday Cottages with stunning views on the south-western edge
of the Peak District National Park. |
|
Derbyshire Country Cottages
- enjoy our
cottages in Derbyshire, a peak district holiday is fun for everyone. |
|
Darwin Lake
- Explore the dramatic Peak District National Park from the comfort of
our superb cottages. Adventure awaits. |
|
Coach House -
Originally built for the 18th Century Industrialist Sir Richard
Arkwright; it's use today is as a stunning self catering property in the
heart of the historic market town of Wirksworth in the beautiful
Derbyshire Dales. |
|
Greenacres Barn
- A superb, recently renovated stone built holiday cottage in a
wonderful rural setting overlooking an unspoilt valley in the Peak
District. |
|
Losehill
House Hotel & Spa
- Award-winning Peak District luxury hotel offering spa breaks with
weddings, functions and conference facilities available. |
|
|
|
ACTIVITIES/FLIGHTS |
|
Peak Activities
- Offers a whole range of of high quality, safe outdoor pursuits and
training facilities in the Peak National Park. |
|
Outdoor
Horizons
- provides outdoor activities including rock climbing, abseiling, guided
walking and navigation training. In the Peak District of North
Staffordshire and Derbyshire. Fully qualified, experienced and
nationally licensed. |
|
Living
Stones - The
Sculptor-in-Residence at the National Stone Centre, Wirksworth, offers
Stone Carving Courses at the centre throughout the year. |
|
Peak District Caving Club
- The website for Orpheus Caving Club, founded in 1949 - includes
programme of events, general information and some super images.
|
|
Derbyshire Soaring Club
- The club is one of the largest Hang gliding and Paragliding club's
in the UK - website includes some interesting pictures. |
|
Dragon Balloons - Hot air
balloon flights over the Peak District, Derbyshire Dales, Yorkshire
and Nottinghamshire. |
|
David
Matthews Adventure Activities
- Provide safe, friendly and professional instruction in outdoor
activities in the Peak District. |
|
James Thacker
Moutaineering
- Climbing instruction and guiding in the Peak District and UK wide. |
|
Windy
Harbour Corporate Clays -
Hotel in Glossop that offers clay shooting
experiences and corporate entertainment days as well as
accommodation. |
|
Fairborough's Horse Riding Holidays
- provides a relaxing, hassle free holiday, based three miles north
of Leek in the Staffordshire Moorlands. |
|
Will4Adventure
- offer excellent adventure travel holidays and weekends. UK and
Worldwide treks, Hill Skills, Rock Climbing and Mountaineering
Courses, Challenge4Charity and FREE Weekends. |
|
|
|
ANTIQUE FAIRS |
|
Buxton Antiques Fair
- One of the the UK's most celebrated datelined quality provincial
fairs - Set in Buxton's beautiful Pavilion Gardens. |
|
|
|
ARTISTS/ART GALLERIES |
|
Gallerie-Ambrey
- Derbyshire based artist creating contemporary images of the Peak
District amongst other things, such as portraits of dogs etc. |
|
Arts
Creative
- Gallery on Chatsworth Road in Chesterfield, specialising in
contemporary art and craft with an emphasis on Derbyshire based
artists/makers. |
|
Derbyshire Arts
- Site of Pear Tree Farm Arts Centre & Farmhouse B&B accommodation -
residential and non-residential arts courses offered. |
|
|
|
ATTRACTIONS |
|
Ecclesbourne
Valley Railway
- Runs from Duffield to Wirksworth, after 15 years disuse, passenger
services are being reintroduced in stages. |
|
Peak District Mining Museum
-
Where you can experience and wonder at the forgotten world of the
Derbyshire lead miner. |
|
Crich Tramway Museum
-
Crich Tramway Village is a restored period village, the home of the
National Tramway Museum. |
|
Steeple Grange Light Railway
-
An 18-inch gauge railway, located on a branch line of the former
Cromford and High Railway Railway - now the High Peak Trail. |
|
Eyam Hall
-
A delightful, small, 17th century manor house in the centre of Eyam. |
|
Tissington Hall
-
Built by Francis FitzHerbert in 1609, it has served the family as
the main home for the best part of 400 years. |
|
Eyam Museum
- Tells the story of the tragedy that befell the village when the
plague struck in 1665. |
|
Chatsworth House -
One of the country's most loved historic houses, voted
Britain's Best Stately Home - Best of British Awards 2004/5.
Location for Pride and Prejudice film. |
|
Heights of Abraham
- Enjoy a cable car ride to one of Derbyshire's premier attractions
at Matlock Bath. |
|
Caudwell's
Mill Working Crafts
- Provides links to the workshops, craft shop, tea-rooms and gallery
- set in a superb location close to the River Wye at Rowsley. |
|
Dunge
Valley Hidden Gardens -
seven
acres of beautiful garden in the rolling Pennine hills, likened to a
mini Bodnant. |
|
|
|
CAMPING AND CARAVANNING |
|
Sheffield DA -
Camping and caravanning club,
in which local people arrange mainly weekend rallies, social events
and temporary holiday sites. |
|
Derbyshire DA
- part of the camping and caravanning club. Awarded North Central
Region Best Website 2008. |
|
|
|
COUNTRYSIDE CODE |
|
Countryside Access
- Find all the information on the updated 'Country Code' on this
website. |
|
|
|
CYCLING & WALKING |
|
Derbyshire Cycle Network
- Derby Branch of national cycle network. provides useful
information for local people and visitors. |
|
Cycling
from Derby
- This website contains information of cycle routes that either
start from Derby or travel round it. |
|
The
Mountain Bike Guide
- Guide to mountain Biking in The Peak District and Derbyshire, for
off road cycling with 24 circular rides. |
|
Peak Days
-
Mountain Bike
Courses and Guiding in the Peak District by Qualified MIAS
Instructor. |
|
Peak
Tours
- offers cycling and walking holidays - books quality accommodation,
transfers luggage, provides maps, routes descriptions and local
information. |
|
|
|
MOTOR CYCLING |
|
Peak District Motorcycle Tours
- Organised tours along carefully selected scenic routes |
|
|
|
DERBY SITES |
|
Derby
Arboretum -
Highly
acclaimed site providing comprehensive information on the World's first
Arboretum.
|
|
Derby Cathedral
- The Cathedral dominates the skyline with its
impressive Perpendicular Tower, the second highest in England. |
|
St
Mary's Catholic Church -
Has
been referred to "As without exception the most magnificent thing
that Catholics have yet done in modern times in this country.” The
architect was Augustus W N Pugin. |
|
Derby Gripe
- What's happening in Derby today, a series of
interesting articles based on Derby and/or the City
Council. |
|
|
|
FARM FOOD |
|
Peak Choice
- Co-operative of local farmers in the Peak
District, delivering the very best quality beef and
lamb fresh from the Peak District direct to your
door. |
|
|
|
GEOLOGY |
|
Peakscan
-
How geology and history made the Peak District landscape: limestone, moorlands, millstones, pack horse ways, lead mining etc. |
|
|
|
HERITAGE CENTRES |
|
Glossop
- The Heritage Centre shows the way in which the town, its setting
and its people have developed in the known ten thousand years of its
history. |
|
New
Mills -
Housed in a converted
building of great character and tells The New Mills Story' with the
aid of a magnificent mode of the town as it was in 1884.
|
|
Shardlow -
The Heritage Centre
provides a fascinating insight into the 18th century canal
transhipment port. |
|
Wirksworth -
Where the ‘Wirksworth Story’ is told taking you on a fascinating
journey through time on three floors of the centre.
|
|
|
|
HOLIDAYS WITH A DIFFERENCE |
|
Skylark Holidays
- provide holidays and breaks that inform, encourage and inspire.
Holidays and Taster days offer a package of recreational
courses with accommodation that provide a friendly relaxing
experience.
|
|
|
|
INFORMATION/DIRECTORIES |
|
All Things Eco
- The Online Eco Directory with Eco News, Green Campaigns and Local
Listings. |
|
Blooloop
- The UK's best family entertainment centre, fec, with theme park
rides, water park , aqua park. Plan your trip to theme park,
amusement park attractions and family entertainment center the
world's favorite family entertainment guide. |
|
UKPLUS Directory
- provides free access to regional news, sport
and events information in Derbyshire and encourages family friendly
content to be uploaded by visitors to the website such as videos,
blogs and photographs. |
|
My England Travel
- England Train Travel Guide; travel planning tips, photos,
itineraries for London & other cities. |
|
Peak District Places -
Provides loads of
helpful information about the Peak District for visitor and local
person alike. |
|
Just
Derbyshire - The Just
Derbyshire Local Business Portal is your window into the local
business community. |
|
The Peak
District -
This site
certainly lives up to its name A taste of the Peak District, and
is packed with information and opportunities to explore
other sites. |
|
Derbyshire
Uk -
A massive site with absolutely loads of information and lovely
photographs. |
|
Sheffnet
-
Information Source for Sheffield, South
Yorkshire and the Peak District for business, tourists, visitors and
expats. |
|
Derbyshire Great-British-Pages
-
Derbyshire Page Web Directory. |
|
Places to Go
- London, South
of England, Cotswolds and the Peak District are featured in this
informative guide. |
|
Beenthere-donethat -
Great
pictures and useful information are featured in the Derbyshire section
of this national guide. |
|
The Outdoor Directory
- Adventure Activities, Caving, Rafting, Walking, Trekking. |
|
Travel
Britain
- A massively comprehensive directory of Britain, from art to
computers and from travel to shopping. |
|
Brit Info
Net
- A directory and guide to cities and towns in the UK for residents,
visitors and business. |
|
East Midlands Net
- The directory for the
East Midlands. |
|
Enjoy
Britain
- The premier British Tourism directory - thousands of things to do
and places to stay. |
|
England's North Country Web
- An excellent website packed with useful information about the
North of England, including Derbyshire Peaks. |
|
Peak District Online
- An extensive resource for information and details about all
things concerning the Peak District, from eating out
to
holiday information. |
|
The Peak District
- Site provided by Eagle Intermedia Publishing supplying information
about the Peak District and accommodation details. |
|
Beautiful Britain
- Lovely images, desktop wallpaper, screensavers and jigsaws - plus
wildlife pictures and information, and much more are to be found on
this site. |
|
Country Connect
- Directory of UK based tourism offices, plus worldwide tourist
information. |
|
Britaln Express
- Online source for UK hotel accommodation and travel information. |
|
Chesterfield Area Directory
- This Directory covers Chesterfield, North Derbyshire, North
Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire. |
|
Fly
the Flag
- Packed with information, this site aims to be the premier site for
England and all things English. |
|
Destinations-UK -
Tours
of UK counties and Ireland, details of attractions, weblinks,
tourist information, and articles on places of interest. Hostel and
bed and breakfast bookings are available. |
|
The British Club
Worldwide - Offers
excellent People Finder facilities and many other features of
interest to Brits and Expats alike. |
|
British
Tours
- British Tours has specialised in personal tours of Britain since
1958 and is the longest established operator of this kind in the
country. |
|
England
travel -
The best
resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and what
to see. |
|
Real Holiday Reports
- A very informative website that provides independent
guides on hotels and
apartments - written by people who have been there. |
|
English
Dales
- This website creates a virtual journey through
all the major Pennine Dales both as they are now and as they were in
bygone days. |
|
|
|
LOCAL AND FAMILY HISTORY |
|
You&Yesterday -
The objective is to make this the biggest and best website about
Derbyshire's past by including the memories/family history of site
visitors. |
|
Derbyshire
Family History Society
- Housed in the Bridge Chapel House on St Mary's Bridge in Derby. It
has its own growing Research and Reference Library. |
|
Genuki.org
-
The site that all
researchers visit first for information on Derbyshire family history. |
|
Wirksworth.org -
WIRKSWORTH Parish Records
1600-1900 Substantial database of baptisms, marriages, burials, census
entries, pedigrees, MIs, crimes, wills and local histories. |
|
Matlockweb
-
The complete web site for Matlock and Matlock Bath genealogy and local
history - an extensive one place study. |
|
Genealogy-links -
Your
guide to finding genealogical resources & information online. |
|
Photo-ark -
Online
image archive of Pre-1950 photos & postcards. Image submissions
welcomed. |
|
1901 Census of England
- Official genealogy website of England and Wales from the 1901
census. |
|
Pentrich.org -
Including
details of the 'Revolution Heritage Trail', which is a four mile walk in
and around Pentrich tracing historical landmarks regarding the Pentrich
revolution of 1817. |
|
Belper Research
- Website exploring, through genealogical records and other data
hisorical aspects of Belper and its people. |
|
n.f.wilson
-
History, gazetteer and directory of the county of Derby, ... survey of
the county with separate historical, statistical, topographical,
commercial, agricultural and mineral descriptions of all the towns, etc. |
|
Local
History UK
- The UK's only independent Local History
Magazine, for anyone with an interest in history. |
|
Wildgoose
-
The family is
firmly rooted in Matlock and Darley and has links to many other
villages in Derbyshire. The first Reunion is in
February 2005. |
|
Winster
- The historical family trees of Winster, one of the oldest villages
in the Peak District. |
|
|
|
MEDIA |
|
This is Derbyshire
- The website of the Derby Evening Telegraph
for news, sport and local events. |
|
Dalesman
- Publishers of the Peak
District Magazine the only magazine devoted to the Peak District. |
|
BBC Derby -
Radio Derby for all the local news
and sport and much more. |
|
|
|
MISCELLANEOUS |
|
Wirksworth Rotary Club
- To learn more about Wirksworth Rotary Club, established
on 12th July 1948, click the link. |
|
|
|
Hartington Craft Fayres
- Information for crafters and visitors to the popular Craft & Gift
Fayre held at Hartington Village Hall, Derbyshire. |
|
Peak
Directions
- A web portal with over 350 links, which provides support and
information to help small businesses and social enterprises in the
Peak District. |
|
For Sale In Derbyshire
- a site that provides free resources and links to houses and
property for sale, used cars, vans, boats, caravans and motorcycles,
and job opportunities in the Derbyshire area. |
|
Treasure
Hunts -
Specially designed treasure hunts to provide fun for
all who enjoy a challenge. Some are on foot and some require the use
of a car. |
|
Flower Market
- Flowers and roses: cheap flowers, birthday flowers, mothers day
flowers. |
|
Peak foods - Promoting excellence in
Peak District Foods and Produce, the site tells you where to buy the
best produce the Peak District has to offer. |
|
Just Biscuits
- Family run firm
based in Castleton, who specialise in oven fresh biscuits, hand made
in small batches using the highest quality ingredients. |
|
Fly fishing supplies
-
Premier fly fishing
suppliers based in Bakewell and Stockport. |
|
Cheap-UK-Hotels -
Book cheap hotels online in Leicester with Cheap-UK-Hotels.co.uk
|
|
Christopher Morris Books - Small
bookseller offering specialist titles at discounted prices.
Information service for enthusiasts around
the country. |
|
Chesterfield & District CAMRA
- The local
branch for the campaign for Real Ale. |
|
Little Welsh Shop
- Derbyshire based, selling welsh produce, quality hampers - we
provide harp and piano tuition, run a harp ensemble. Wedding
service. |
|
Brits in the US
- Informative website of special interest to ex-pats, it was started
in 1998, following the marriage of Derby and US citizens. |
|
The High Peak Summer School
- Learn about Singing Performance in Musical Theatre, to be held at
the beautiful New Mills Art Theatre from 7/10 July 2005. |
|
Art Theatre
-
The Art Theatre is a
unique five hundred seat theatre tucked away in the High Peak town
of New Mills. |
|
The
Yeaveley Estate
- Clay shooting- individual or group lessons, fly fishing - day
tickets, air rifles, archery and some motor sports - near Ashbourne.
|
|
In House Clothing
- Discount fashion clothing for men and women available at
excellent prices from our factory shops in Derbyshire and
Staffordshire. |
|
DJS Research
- An independent UK based consultancy specialising in market
research surveying. |
|
Market Research World
- Offers a host of online resources and research related articles.
|
Peak
Postures
- Peak Postures provide Yoga, therapies and guided walks within
the Peak National Park.......
|
|
A and H
Crafts
- Make handmade cards to order and to most designs - can be
personalised. |
|
Thai
Boran Restaurant
- Friendly comfortable
licensed restaurant offering
authentic Thai and English cuisine - Green Lane Derby.
|
|
Garden Design
- Professionally designed wildlife-friendly and contemporary
gardens. |
|
Office
Magic
- Find your ideal photocopier, fax, scanner or printer from a wide
range of manufacturers. from the UK's leading office equipment
supplier. |
|
Simply
Boxes
- Buy storage and removal cardboard boxes from this Derbyshire based
company. Free delivery nationwide on all items. |
|
Holdsworth
Chocolates
- Manufacturer of Exquisite hand made chocolates - please visit our
factory shop. |
|
JMP Travel
- Luxury serviced apartments for travellers, executives, or
corporate relocation. Weekend breaks or weddings. High standard.
|
|
Balloon Moments
- Send a helium balloon for a birthday surprise, a get well message,
for a new baby or just because you need to make someone smile. |
|
Aspire Adventure Activities
- provides outdoor activities for groups in the Peak District,
including Rock Climbing, Abseiling, Caving and Orienteering. |
|
Team Building Derbyshire
- provides a range of 'off-the-shelf' team building activities and
costs for companies. Team challenge activities for outdoor and
indoor team building can be put together for full team building
days. |
|
|
