Your Perfect Guide Book whilst Staying at Knockerdown Cottages.
Sightseeing
It is perfect for families, cyclists & water sports. The reservoir is 8 miles all the way round, plenty of picnic areas, dog friendly.
163 locals recommend
Carsington Water
It is perfect for families, cyclists & water sports. The reservoir is 8 miles all the way round, plenty of picnic areas, dog friendly.
This place is like going to the sea-side without the sea, Slot machines, fish & chips, cafes, cable cars, great place for motor-bikers.
155 locals recommend
Matlock Bath
This place is like going to the sea-side without the sea, Slot machines, fish & chips, cafes, cable cars, great place for motor-bikers.
I recommend this place for families, walkers,it is very dog friendly, perfect for a relaxing picnic at the side of the river. Balance yourself across the stepping stones to the other side and photo opportunity
26 locals recommend
Dovedale Stepping Stones
I recommend this place for families, walkers,it is very dog friendly, perfect for a relaxing picnic at the side of the river. Balance yourself across the stepping stones to the other side and photo opportunity
Black Rocks Car Park
Brickfields CloseFantastic walking place
Sudbury Hall
Historical day out, childhood museum
Kedleston Hall
Historical day out with the house to view and the grounds
Amazing place to visit, the house, grounds, farm, garden centre & Farm shop
698 locals recommend
Chatsworth House
Amazing place to visit, the house, grounds, farm, garden centre & Farm shop
A walk not to be missed, with its water falls and picturesque scenery
10 locals recommend
Lumsdale Falls
A walk not to be missed, with its water falls and picturesque scenery
Neighbourhoods
Carsington Water, great for walking, cycling, picnics.
https://www.visitcarsington.co.uk/
You can hire bikes, and enjoy water sports at the sports centre
https://www.carsingtonwater.com/
Carsington
Carsington Water, great for walking, cycling, picnics.
https://www.visitcarsington.co.uk/
You can hire bikes, and enjoy water sports at the sports centre
https://www.carsingtonwater.com/
Knockerdown Inn
Lovely Traditional Inn, serving home-made food
Fun Adventure Day
Alton Towers
Farley LaneMake sure you have good footwear, fantastic day out for all ages.
Gulliver's Kingdom Resort
Temple WalkPerfect day out for the little ones and juniors
Lea Green Outdoor Activities Centre
Main RdActivity day out
Deception Escape Rooms
23 Firs ParadeTry & escape if you can.
Megazone Lasertag, Derby
1 Willow RowFun Day out for all
Adventure High Wire, ropes, climbing frames & generally Monkeying around
54 locals recommend
Go Ape Buxton
Green LaneAdventure High Wire, ropes, climbing frames & generally Monkeying around
Kiddies day out
Matlock Farm Park
Jaggers LaneBrilliant for the little ones
Perfect for a wet weather day, after you have seen the fish, then have a play on the penny slot machines
Aquaramics
23 Firs ParadePerfect for a wet weather day, after you have seen the fish, then have a play on the penny slot machines
Day out for all
Perfect place for walking, paddling in the pool, pitch & putt, play area, picnics, donkeys
22 locals recommend
Markeaton Park
Markeaton LanePerfect place for walking, paddling in the pool, pitch & putt, play area, picnics, donkeys
Perfect day to stroll around looking at the canal boats, a bite to eat, browse the quaint shops.
19 locals recommend
Mercia Marina
Findern LanePerfect day to stroll around looking at the canal boats, a bite to eat, browse the quaint shops.
Bakewell
A Most for those Bakewell Puddings
Cromford Canal
2 Mill RdBook a canal boat ride and relax, dogs welcome too
Churnet Valley Railway 1992 plc
Take a trip back in time to the 50's & 60's
Speedwell Cavern
Winnats PassTake a boat trip down the cavern
Inside Wet weather Idea
The Northern Light Cinema
13A North EndPerfect for that different cinema experience
Peak District Lead Mining Museum
196 S ParadeMasson Mills
Shopping whilst in the old mill with views over the river
Peak Shopping Village
Chatsworth RoadPerfect place to visit on your way to Chatsworth
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Don't Miss the Amazing Scenery right on the doorstep
The Scenery right on the door step is outstanding, Carsington Water, Dovedale, Matlock Bath, Thorpe Cloud, Ashbourne, & many More exciting places within 30 minutes drive from the site
Getting around
Drive, Cycle Or Walk
The best way to get around the area is to drive, walk or Cycle. There are cycle hire places around, one being Carsington Water opposite the site http://www.carsingtonwater.com/cycle-hire-peak-district-information/cat_18.html
Customs and culture
Wildlife, Landscapes, Inspiring Writers & Poets
There are cultural landscapes shaped by human activity over thousand years, lead mines, quarries, country houses.
Poets like Ann Atkinson, Roy Fisher & River Wolton were influenced by the landscape.
Wildlife can be found all over, look out for Birds of Prey, Deer, cattle
Ways to save
"FREE" in the Peak District
What better way to enjoy free days out in the Peak District is what is it famous for.... Walking around the amazing famous walks that are all set with the area.
Ridge Walk Mam Tor to Losehill. Castleton, UK. ...
Kinder Scout. Peak District National Park
Mam Tor. Hope
The Roaches Peak District. Leek
Stanage Edge. Hathersage
Monsal Trail. Bakewell
Derwent Dam. Peak District National Park
Book before you go
Ideas to book before you go to save queuing & disappointment
https://www.thenorthernlightcinema.co.uk/
https://www.altontowers.com/
https://goape.co.uk/
https://www.gulliversfun.co.uk/
https://www.chatsworth.org/
What to pack
Bringing the Essentials
Ordnance Survey Maps, Walking Boots, Sun Screen, Picnic Bag, Plenty of time, relaxed body & mind
Useful phrases
Derbyshire Slang Terms
Ah Do.. How do you do
AHs ..House
'Ave yer eat owt or nowt?...have you eaten?
It's Coad... It's cold
Cob....small circular bread, known elsewhere in the UK as rolls, baps and muffins
Do ya want owt?....do you want anything?
Ey up, mi duck...hello
Flummoxed....confused
Gret... great, used for emphasis, as in 'state of your fancy trousers, ye gret ponce'
It's a bit black o'er Bill's mother's...There'll be a massive downpour any minute
Jitty... a passage between terraced houses
Now then mate...hello
Alright me oad!...Hello my friend
Pack up.... packed lunch
Pop....fizzy drink
Traveling with kids
Travelling with Kids safely
The Surrounding areas of the site & The Peak District are very kid friendly & safe. Push-Chairs are always handy for those tired little legs whilst walking miles. The exceptionally long list of days out they will never get bored. if you are staying at your cottage for the day make use of the Play area & Meadow for a "Kick About"