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19/12/2024

Merry Christmas everyone! 🎅🏻🎄 It’s been a fantastic festive season so far and there are still lots of activities and great events to enjoy across the Peak District & Derbyshire in the run up to the big day and beyond! ⛄️❄️🎉🎄✨ Search ‘Christmas’ at visitpeakdistrict.com for more festive fun.

18/12/2024

Who thinks this frosty snap of Hathersage looks like a scene from The Holiday?! 🎥🎄❄️

Known as the Peak District’s outdoor hub, this charming village is surrounded by some of the area’s most stunning landscapes including the huge gritstone escarpment of Stanage Edge ⛰

Hathersage has a host of cafes and pubs, an outdoor swimming pool with great views, and is home to David Mellor Design 🍴

It’s also famous for its literary links and legends: Hathersage inspired author Charlotte Bronte when writing Jane Eyre ✍️ and the grave of Little John (Robin Hood’s right hand man) 🗡 can be found in the local churchyard!

Hands up if Hathersage is on your wish list for 2025! 🙋‍♀️

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17/12/2024

A brand new Twilight Light Trail is coming to Visit Conkers in the New Year! 💫✨

See Conkers lit up at dusk every weekend from Saturday 11th January to Sunday 9th February 🤩

Members FREE. Included with daytime admission or £3 per adult, £2 per child.

Read more 👉 www.visitconkers.com/twilight-light-trail

16/12/2024

Here's your chance to WIN a luxury break for two at Ensana Buxton Crescent 🎉

This fantastic prize includes:
🫧 A luxury overnight stay at Buxton Crescent, including access to the spa
🫧 An evening meal in the Buxton Crescent’s beautiful dining room
🫧 Breakfast the following morning

Terms & Conditions apply. Competition closes on 31st December 2024.

Enter and find out more 👉 visitpeakdistrict.com/competitions/win-a-luxury-break-for-two-at-buxton-crescent-hotel

16/12/2024

A special day to commemorate in the lead up to the creation of the Peak District National Park as Britain’s first National Park! 🎉

16/12/2024

In the run up to the big day, you're sure to find an enchanting Christmas trail nearby to be enjoyed with family and friends ✨💫⭐

This Christmas, Derbyshire and the Peak District offers a variety of festive activities for everyone to enjoy.

15/12/2024

Walking in a winter wonderland 👣❄️ Discover our Great Ridge walking route at 👉 visitpeakdistrict.com/trails/castleton-mam-tor-the-great-ridge-walk

This stunning snap was beautifully captured by 👏🎅🏻

📍Mam Tor, Castleton, Peak District National Park

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13/12/2024

We're delighted to reveal the FINALISTS for our 'Festival or Event of the Year' award, as voted for by YOU! 🏆🎉

Following a public vote throughout November, these fantastic local events have been voted as 3 of the very best in the Peak District & Derbyshire:

⭐ Haddon Hall Mercatum Christmas Artisan Market
⭐ Chatsworth Country Fair
⭐ Bakewell Agricultural & Horticultural Society Country Festival

Huge congratulations to everyone involved! 👏

The winner will be revealed at the Peak District, Derbyshire and Derby Tourism Awards on 20 March. Find out more: visitpeakdistrict.com/tourism-awards

13/12/2024

✨ Happy Birthday to the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site! ✨🎈

🏭🌍 Today marks 23 years since the Derwent Valley Mills were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognising its incredible role in shaping the Industrial Revolution and global history.

With stunning scenery, fascinating history, and holiday cheer, it's also the perfect destination this Christmas. ✨🎄

Here are just a few of the great things you can enjoy in the World Heritage Site:
🛍️ Christmas Markets - Shop local crafts, gifts, and festive treats.
🎅 Family-friendly activities - Explore the historic mills, discover the unique towns and villages, even meet Santa!
🌟 Stunning views - Take a winter stroll along the scenic riverbanks.

Whether you're a history enthusiast, a holiday shopper, or just looking to enjoy some winter magic, the Derwent Valley Mills offer something special for everyone this Christmas.

Plan your visit today 🗺️🎁

📍 Cromford Mills

Read more 👉 https://visitpeakdistrict.com/blog/christmas-in-the-derwent-valley

13/12/2024

A Christmas card scene from Castleton ❄️

This picturesque Peak District village is bursting with charm at every turn 💫🏡

Surrounded by spectacular countryside, Castleton is famous for its show caverns and is the only place in the world where the unique Blue John Stone is found ✨💎

The village’s Peveril Castle is one of England’s earliest Norman fortresses and has a keep that was built by Henry II in 1176! ⚔️

Do you have a favourite local village to explore? 👣

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11/12/2024

Newly-refurbished Peak District pub, The Peacock - Owler Bar, has just opened a stone’s throw from Sheffield! 🎉🍻

The Peacock is now part of the award-winning Longbow Venues and is serving freshly-cooked, seasonal food daily 🍴

Relax in cosy surroundings, warm up by the fire, and enjoy a local beer or glass of wine, surrounded by spectacular Peak District landscapes and great walks 👣

It’s dog friendly too! 🐶

Find out more 👉 peacockowlerbar.com

10/12/2024

Discovering the magical world of Lud’s Church 😯🌳 This deep, moss-covered chasm is full of myths and legends ✨

In the 15th century it was used as a secret place for worship and other local legends say Robin Hood and Friar Tuck stayed in the cleft whilst hiding from the authorities 🧝

Close to the Roaches in Leek and Staffordshire’s Back Forest, the 18 metre deep chasm is covered from top to bottom in vibrant moss 🌿

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07/12/2024

The festive fun continues at Matlock Farm Park on weekends leading up to Monday 23rd December 🎄🌟

Join in with two pre-bookable events with ‘Santa’s Grotto Experience’ and ‘Breakfast with Santa’ 🎅

🎅 SANTA’S GROTTO EXPERIENCE
Come to the Christmas Canopy where your child can write their special letter to Santa!
Spend time at the Naughty or Nice o’meter with the elves, to find out who is on Santa's good list.
Meet Santa Claus in his beautiful grotto, where your little one can share their Christmas wishes and family photos can be taken.
Special early Christmas gift provided for each child.

🎅 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Enjoy a delicious family breakfast with Santa Claus and his sister, the wonderful Mary Christmas!
Have a special chat with Santa at your table – he will even know something unique about your little one through his ‘Santa magic’.
Children receive a lovely gift from Santa’s sack, already specially labelled for your child.
Enjoy story time after breakfast with Mary Christmas, receive reindeer food and enjoy photo opportunities.

Pre-booking is essential* and tickets for both events include park entry to stay for the day.

The park is also open for ‘on the door’ general entry (don’t miss their Kids go FREE in December offer!) when you can enjoy:
🎨 Children’s CHRISTMAS CRAFTS
🐴 Festive PONY RIDES (small charge)
🎶 Musical performances, including CHOIRS & BRASS BANDS
👣 Christmas TREASURE TRAIL
🐑 and all of the usual FABULOUS interactive animal and playtime fun of Matlock Farm Park.

👉 Find out more: https://matlockfarmpark.digitickets.co.uk/category/58618

*There may be some limited availability for Santa’s Grotto ‘on the door’

07/12/2024

It’s easy to see why these amazing rock formations are known as the ‘KitKat Stones’ ⛰️🍫

Situated on Higger Tor, looking towards the iron age hill fort of Carl Wark in the Peak District National Park, this stunning beauty spot has panoramic views and is surrounded by great walks 👣

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06/12/2024

Christmas at Chatsworth House in numbers 🎄✨ 33 spectacular Christmas trees, decorating over 20 rooms, with a total of 45,000 bulbs and 20,000 baubles to bring the festivities to life 🕯️

It takes around 2,500m of lights to create Christmas at Chatsworth, with low energy LED bulbs used to reduce the amount of energy needed to power the installations 💡

200m of garlands adorn the decorated rooms and the Painted Hall’s 24-foot tree alone takes two people 10 hours to fully decorate! 🎄

This year’s immersive theme brings to life the original story of ‘Henry and the Lion’s Christmas Feast’ with pop up theatres, spectacular light installations and decorations 🦁

This year's displays also include 200 characterful handmade felt mice who can be spotted carrying 10 different food dishes across 20 individual scenes, causing mischief as they make their way to the feast! 🐭🥧

📍 Chatsworth House: A Christmas Feast takes place until 5 January 2025.

👉 Read more: https://www.chatsworth.org/

04/12/2024

The beautiful market town of Bakewell looking like a Christmas card ❄️😍

This historic Peak District town is famous for more than its Pudding 🥧, although that’s a good place to start!

You’ll find unique independent shops 🛍, a fantastic farmers’ market 🍓, pretty streets, alleyways and courtyards, cosy pubs and riverside walks 🌿

📍 Bakewell, Peak District National Park
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04/12/2024

Here's your chance to WIN a luxury break for two at Ensana Buxton Crescent 🎉

This fantastic prize includes:
🫧 A luxury overnight stay at Buxton Crescent, including access to the spa
🫧 Breakfast the following morning
🫧 An evening meal in the Buxton Crescent’s beautiful dining room

Terms & Conditions apply. Competition closes on 31st December 2024.

Your chance to win a luxury overnight spa break for two at the magnificent Buxton Crescent Hotel.

01/12/2024

No visit to East Midlands Designer Outlet this Christmas would be complete without seeing Santa and his elves 🎅🎄

Their grotto is open right through to Christmas Eve! You can also book breakfast with Santa at 200 degrees and treat your little ones to a morning experience filled with magic to remember.

Read more 👉 mcarthurglen.com/en/outlets/uk/designer-outlet-east-midlands/whats-on/meet-santa