Places to visit

Haddon Hall is a mediaeval hall that has been scarcely altered since its building. The terraced rose gardens are spectacular in summer.

Hardwick Hall is one of the finest Elizabethan houses in the country and is preserved by the National Trust. Inside a great deal of the original decorative details has survived, including some intricate tapestries.

You may also choose to visit Calke Abbey, Lyme Hall or Kedleston, all within easy reach.

Henmore Grange is ideally located to visit the market towns of Ashbourne, Leek, Buxton, Bakewell and Matlock. Each have something special to offer.

Ashbourne is a lovely market town with a good range of shops, art shops, antique shops etc. Buxton has fine Victorian and Edwardian buildings, a large park and a range of collectors fairs in the Pavilion Gardens or entertainments in the Opera House. Bakewell is, of course, home of the Bakewell Pudding and well worth exploring.

The former Spa town of Matlock has a lot to offer and the spectacular location of Matlock Bath is the setting for a mining museum, cable car rides and show caves.

Carsington Water & Visitor Centre - 01629 540478

Carsington Water has something for everybody. Sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, cycle trails (around the reservoir - 8 miles). Most equipment can be hired. Fly fishing for brown trout, lovely walks and excellent bird watching facilities. Super children's play area and a restaurant overlooking the water.

Alton Towers - 01538 703344

Britain's most popular admission charging attraction! This park with stunning gardens has 3 million visitors annually. The major rides - Nemesis, Energizer and Thunderlooper and the twelve themes areas including Old MacDonald's Farm and Merry England have something for every member of the family.

Local Shops and Factory Shops

• Peak village at Rowsley
• Masson Mills and Matlock Bath
• De Bradelai at Belper
• McArthur Glen J28 on the M1

Cycle Hire

All types of cycles are available for hire from the Carsington Reservoir Visitor Centre including those with baby seats and also towed baby buggies For those wishing to tackle the Tissington Trail, cycle hire is available at the bottom of the trail 4 minutes north of Ashbourne, call 01335 343316. Tissington Trail also adjoins the High Peak Trail. For the Manifold Valley call 01538 308313

Taxis

Wirksworth Taxis 01629 826787

Market Days

• Ashbourne - Thursday
• Buxton - Tuesday and Saturday
• Matlock - Tuesday and Friday
• Bakewell - Monday
• Chesterfield - Monday, Friday and Saturday

Tourist Information Centres

• Ashbourne: 13 Market Place - 01335 343666
• Bakewell: Old Market Hall, Bridge Street - 01629 813227
• Buxton: The Crescent - 01298 825106
• Castleton: Castle Street - 01433 620679
• Matlock: Crown Square - 01629 583388
• Matlock Bath: The Pavilion - 01629 55082