Emma’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Dovedale is a popular beauty spot known for the River Dove and it’s impressive limestone ravines, but the most iconic part of a trip to Dovedale has to be the picturesque stepping stones…If you are visiting in the autumn you may be up for the challenge of the ‘Dovedale Dash’ hill race or you may prefer a civilsed afternoon tea or lunch at the Isaac Walton, with its spectacular views.
100 locals recommend
Dovedale
Dovedale is a popular beauty spot known for the River Dove and it’s impressive limestone ravines, but the most iconic part of a trip to Dovedale has to be the picturesque stepping stones…If you are visiting in the autumn you may be up for the challenge of the ‘Dovedale Dash’ hill race or you may prefer a civilsed afternoon tea or lunch at the Isaac Walton, with its spectacular views.
Alton Towers, just a 20 minute drive away, started life as a modest country house and gardens but is is now Britain’s number one theme park.
The theme park is usually open from late March to early November. Special events are hosted throughout the year, including Alton Towers Scarefest (the park's Halloween event), Octoberfest, the Mardi Gras and a season-ending fireworks display held on the last three days of the season.
329 locals recommend
Alton Towers
Farley LaneAlton Towers, just a 20 minute drive away, started life as a modest country house and gardens but is is now Britain’s number one theme park.
The theme park is usually open from late March to early November. Special events are hosted throughout the year, including Alton Towers Scarefest (the park's Halloween event), Octoberfest, the Mardi Gras and a season-ending fireworks display held on the last three days of the season.
Chatsworth House is a stately home in the Derbyshire Dales, 3.5 miles north-east of Bakewell The seat of the Duke of Devonshire, it has belonged to the Cavendish family since 1549.The house holds major collections of paintings, furniture, Old Master drawings, neoclassical sculptures and books. Nearby Bakewell is also a lovely market town to visit with its reknown Bakewell tart.
Haddon Hall is a less grand but still hugely interesting house to visit also near Bakewell.
698 locals recommend
Chatsworth House
Chatsworth House is a stately home in the Derbyshire Dales, 3.5 miles north-east of Bakewell The seat of the Duke of Devonshire, it has belonged to the Cavendish family since 1549.The house holds major collections of paintings, furniture, Old Master drawings, neoclassical sculptures and books. Nearby Bakewell is also a lovely market town to visit with its reknown Bakewell tart.
Haddon Hall is a less grand but still hugely interesting house to visit also near Bakewell.
Carsington Water This reservoir is a short drive away and visible from the top of the hill. A variety of activities including water sports, fishing, cycling as well as a great children’s play area are available here.
163 locals recommend
Carsington Water
Carsington Water This reservoir is a short drive away and visible from the top of the hill. A variety of activities including water sports, fishing, cycling as well as a great children’s play area are available here.