Archive for the ‘Derbyshire’ Category

Blue John Cavern and Craft Shop

Sunday, June 3rd, 2007

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Go to visit the Blue John Cavern to see the Waterfall Cavern and the Grand Crystallized Cavern with its multi-coloured dome. Visit Lord Mulgraves Dining Room where his Lordship entertained miners. Its an amazing underground experience worth a visit in this lovely location in Derbyshire. Check out their website for opening times and ticket prices.

Blue John Cavern and Craft Shop
Castleton
Hope Valley
S33 8WP England

Carsington Water

Saturday, June 2nd, 2007

carsington.JPG Owned by Severn Trent water this is a stunning location for a reservoir. There is a visitor centre, restaurant, shopping outlets and plenty of areas to cycle, walk or get involved in sailing or other watersports. Parking was excellent mid-week. Visit their website for more information including a map.

Carsington Water Visitor Centre
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 1ST
England

Telephone: 01629 540 696

The Bakewell Tart and Coffee House

Thursday, May 31st, 2007

The Bakewell Tart & Coffee House sells the original Bakewell tart. We thought it truly scrumptous.
You can also post them to your friends. Worth a visit if you are in Bakewell. Check out their website for more information.

The Bakewell Tart and Coffee House
Matlock Street
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1EE
England

Telephone: 01629 814692

Mam Tor Derbyshire

Tuesday, May 29th, 2007

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Mam Tor views from the sumit are not to be missed. Owned by the National Trust, Mam Tor is best approached across the limestone moors from the direction of Peak Forest.From Bakewell, take the B60012 to Calver and Grindleford and continue to Hathersage. Turn left to follow the A6187 up Hope Valley to Castleton, and continue up the Winnats Pass, then turn right at the top. There is a small car park, although if you have bikes on a bike rack, be aware this may not be a secure area to leave your motor home unattended.

Mam Tor
Derbyshire
England

The Heights of Abraham

Monday, May 28th, 2007

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Take a stunning journey in a cable car, with fantastic views over Matlock Bath. Reach the top and follow the guide underground to spectacular caves. Then you can explore 60 acres of Wooded hillside or have a coffee or meal in their restaurant. Not to be missed if you are in the area. Visit their website for more information.

The Heights of Abraham
Matlock Bath
Derbyshire
DE4 3PD
England

Telephone: 01629 582365