Welcome to the Peak District
If you want to switch off from the stress of modern day living, want to get away from it all and take time out to unwind and enjoy astonishing sights (and fresh country air!) you have found a ‘local’ home. Life seems to slow down, days seem a little longer and you have time to reflect when you visit this wonderful part of the country.
Photo: Ladybower by David Bryan
The Peak District is not just a place to visit – it is an experience to savour. It is a place people keep coming back to. At Markeygate Cottages we have enjoyed the company and become great friends with many visitors who we welcome back year after year.
The Peak District offers unravelled walking, cycling and climbing and is world- renowned for its historic houses. For those who have less energy the Peak District is a fabulous place for relaxation in some of the most breathtaking scenery in England.
Come and give us a try – you will not be disappointed.
Things To Do
If the weather is fine or not – there is always something to do – indoors or out. Here is just a sample of things to do: (taken from the Visit Peak District Visitor Guide) www.visitpeakdistrict.com
Chatsworth House
The magnificent home to the Devonshire Family. It features the House, garden, adventure playground, farm shop and superb shops and restaurant. It was recently the backdrop to the Pride and Prejudice film.
Matlock
For a stunning cable car ride to the Heights of Abraham and the site of Gulliver’s Kingdom (children’s adventure park for the under 5’s), Matlock is a bustling town with lots on offer including the Peak Mining museum to see how hard life use to be!
Crich
Crich is the place to visit the Tramway Museum. Travel on real Victorian trams along several miles of private track. There are also extensive indoor displays, old motor vehicles, trains and trams.
Buxton
Without doubt a stunning town and has under gone very recent transformation including the University of Derby spending £20m refurbishing the old dome. The Pavilion, Opera House and Park are outstanding with all proving a variety of things to do. Buxton is also the home to Poole’s Cavern, the dwelling of a 17th Century pirate and cannibal!
Castleton
With its 900 year old Norman Castle and choice of lead mines, this town is well worth a visit. The new Visitor Centre is a great place to take stock of the things to do as well as refresh you. Speedwell Cavern is also a must see place to visit at Castleton.
Bakewell
Famous for its pudding and a chance to wonder round the shops, eat on one of the superb restaurants and simple feed the ducks by the river. Wonderful!
Alton Towers
The UK’s biggest amusement park and ideal for those with teenagers – not for the faint hearted!
Jodrell Bank
This is located near Macclesfield – see the world famous radio telescope.
Manchester United
Well somebody has to support them! Well worth a visit via a tour of the ground. Must be pre-booked.
Haddon Hall
Totally unspoilt medieval Manor House, including superb rose garden.
Eyam Hall
A family manor house in the plague village of Eyam, offers a courtyard, café and craft workshops.
Well Dressing
Most of the towns in the Peak District have Well Dressing's. In Tideswell ours takes palce in June.
Carsington Water
A fantastic place to spend the day with water activities and a great visitor centre.
