Places to Visit
Holly Cottage is on the edge of the Peak National Park and on the
spot for masses of attractions and activities.
Crooked Spire
Sat 3 Jan 2009 -
Thu 24 Dec
Mon - Sat
09:00 to 17:00
Tel: 01246 206506
Chatsworth House
Open every day until 23 December
Tel: 01246 565300
www.chatsworth.org
Haddon Hall
Open daily from April to October
Tel:01629 812855
Heights of Abraham
Open daily from February to November
Tel: 01629 582365
Cromford Mill
Open every day except christmas.
Free admission.
Tel: 01629 823256
Carsington Reservoir
Water sports, cycling, cafe, shops, exhibitions, childrens play area and visitors centre. Open daily.
Crich Tramway Museum
Collection of trams from all over the world.
Tel 01773 852565
www.tramway.co.uk
Bolsover Castle
Open every day except christmas.
Tel 01246 822844
Hardwick Hall
Open daily April to October.
Tel 01246 850431
Roll over the areas on the map for more information.
Holly Cottage situated on the edge of the Peak District National Park offering easy access to many local places of interest. www.peakdistrict.org
It is a short walk into the small village of Woolley Moor where much of the original Village was demolished in 1959 to make way for the construction of Ogston reservoir, which is now a site of Special Scientific Interest offering a selection of wild bird habitats and boasts a wide variety of visiting migrating species. Ogston Bird Club is one of the largest clubs in Britain.
Close to the delightful historic village of Ashover with its 15 century church, popular great food and real ale pubs and many beautiful country walks. www.derbyshireuk.net/ashover.html
There are many places of interest to visit in the historic 19th century spar town of Matlock and just a few miles on along the river into Matlock Bath also known for its spar waters and the historic spinning and weaving mills of the Derwent Valley. www.derbyshireuk.net/matlock.html