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Matlock Bath has a truly excellent atmosphere on warm Summer evenings, the more people there, the more fun the atmosphere is. If you've never been to Matlock Bath before, then it is quite difficult for an outsider to understand the true relevance of the town within the locality. It is traditional to visit the town on a Sunday, especially if you are a biker. By mid-afternoon, motorcycles of all shapes and sizes, all colours and models line the streets, attracting many admirers of many ages.

So what does Matlock Bath offer for those of us who are simply tourists, wanting a good day out with our family and friends? As you approach Matlock Bath along the A6 from Derby you pass the New Bath Hotel on the left hand side. The New Bath Hotel at Matlock Bath has been reviving tired spirits since the year in which Prince Charles Edward Stuart, Bonnie Prince Charlie led his Jacobites as far South as nearby Derby. The new bath after which the hotel is named was a naturally heated spa bath opened in 1745 about a quarter of a mile away from the first primitive mineral bath which had operated since 1698. The New Bath, to distinguish it from the Old Bath had water "as warm if not warmer than the other Bath". By the end of the 18th century the bath and its arched stone roof were incorporated into the hotel building. Today the "new bath" serves as the hotels indoor plunge pool and is still fed by the waters of the mineral spring which emerge from the ground at

As you approach Matlock Bath, there's a steep left hand turn-off. This leads to the children's theme park going by the name of Gullivers Kingdom. It is a well-planned theme park aimed at families with younger children. Gullivers Kingdom has a lovely wooded hillside setting and there are thirty rides and attractions as well as shops, places to eat and picnic areas. The best bet is to arrive early and get on the rides before it gets too packed. As with any theme park food and drink can be expensive so it might be good idea to bring your own.

Next to the theme park is Temple Mine. Here, visitors can actually pan for lead and gold and see the railway system that was so essential for the transportation of the mined material. Temple Mine has displays which recreate the atmosphere of mining in the twentieth century.

When you've had enough, either leave the car where it is, or my personal favourite is to move the car to the car park at the other end of town. In the modern-day age of commercialism, Matlock Bath is unusual in that it has no high street names among its fine array of shops. This makes a pleasant change and you feel that you can browse at your leisure. The shops are mainly located on one side of the street, the other is like a promenade, following the line of the river. Many of the locals call Matlock Bath the seaside town without a sea. With it's vast array of arcades and fish and chip shops, you could be fooled into thinking Derbyshire in fact has a coastline. It doesn't of course, but no visit to Matlock Bath is complete without walking along the riverside eating fish and chips out of the wrapper. It simply has to be done. There are some lovely tourist-y type shops, with all sorts of gifts, with new ones opening up all the time. If you don't want your chips whilst on the move, there are plenty of sit-down and eat cafes, all with their own specials boards.

Matlock Bath Aquarium and Hologram gallery is well worth a visit. The site of an original thermal swimming pool with various aquaria containing species of British and tropical freshwater fish. There is a large open pool which is fed by a thermal spring and illuminated at night containing common carp, mirror carp and koi carp. The fish may be fed by visitors with fish food obtained on the premises. There is a hologram gallery, a petrifying well and a gemstone and fossil collection. There is also a photographic history display of the past times in Matlock Bath.

Another museum worth a visit is Matlock Mining Museum. It is devoted to the history of lead mining in the Peak District. One of the main displays inside the museum is a collection of old mining equipment taken from the numerous former mines in the area. Impressive re-creations of lead mines are complete with sound effects, which give visitors insight into the history of the lead mining industry.

The best time to walk along the “sea front” is definitely evening-time. Unlike most places on a Sunday, the shops remain open way past 4pm, only really closing when the public decide they have spent enough money. Around September/October, the town holds illumination nights where the streets are lit up, and special floats sail up and down the river, which are brightly decorated and illuminated.

Across the River Derwent there is a woodland walk with a children's playground to let them release some of that energy, scenic gardens and even a bandstand.

If you can pack it all in to one day, then a visit to the Heights of Abraham is well worthwhile. the Heights of Abraham is a unique hilltop Park set on top of a dramatic limestone gorge, amid great natural beauty. Ride high above the Derwent Valley in the Cable Cars. Go down two famous Show Caverns, play and picnic areas, 'Who+Why=What' exhibition. Spectacular views, cafe and gift shops.

In summary, Matlock Bath is well worth a visit if you are touring the sights and sounds of Derbyshire, it is very difficult to pack it all into one day, so you will just have to come again another time and see the things you didn't see before!

See Matlock Bath for youself at www.peakdistrictview.com

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Chris Sabian has lived and worked in the Peak District all his life. He is a travel writer.

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Several long-distance paths run through or close to the Reserve, including the Limestone Way and the Monsal Trail. The Reserve is well served by rights-of-way. There are Youth Hostels at Bakewell, Youlgreave, Elton, Ravenstor (near Tideswell), Hartington and Buxton, as well as a number of camping barns and campsites.

Each Dale is an adventure on its own and provided the weather is on your side you will truly be amazed at the awesome beauty that will unfold. It's like being in a different world.

Long Dale

Cut off from roads and habitation, Long Dale is like a lost valley. Follow the footpaths across adjoining fields and you will find its steep, grassy slopes – a swathe of green unbroken by rock or scree. The only company you should expect are the sheep and cattle that graze the dale from summer through to Christmas. Left unchecked in the earlier part of the year, however, the dale is awash with colour by May and June.

Here are blankets of early purple orchid, yellow cowslip and wine-red betony. There are also dense patches of purple heather growing on the north facing slopes, a feature largely peculiar to Long Dale. The acid soil blown on icy winds 10,000 years ago has settled and stayed here and the heather serves as a colourful reminder of this Ice Age past.

In the bottom of the dale is Mouldridge Mine, one of the many lead workings scattered across the Peak District. Yet this is no industrial wasteland. The waste hillocks provide an important habitat for alpine pennycress and spring sandwort or ‘leadwort’, two plants tolerant to the toxic soil.

Long Dale is situated 6 miles south of Bakewell, near the village of Elton.

Hay Dale

This is a more shallow and gentle affair, framed by a stately avenue of mature wych elms at its northern entrance. East of the path the slope is covered in daleside grassland plants. Home to the Peak District variety of the brown argus butterfly, this is a habitat that supports up to 30 different species of wildflower per square metre. Elsewhere in the dale are scatterings of heather and bilberry.

Continue to the middle of the dale and the scenery changes to reflect the key role that mining has played in the area. Near to the footpath is an ‘adit’ or horizontal tunnel and close by a rail track and mineral cart,all 19th Century in origin.

Hay Dale is situated 8 miles NW of Bakewell, between the villages of Wheston and Peak Forest.

Lathkill Dale

With its steep, grassy slopes, meandering river and ancient woodlands, Lathkill Dale is now a place of quiet beauty. But, this was once a place of industry, fuelled by a headlong rush for lead. You can still find evidence of those mines and workings scattered among the woods and slopes. Although now absorbed into the natural landscape, they form part of the essential character of the dale.

Lathkill today offers a mix of wildflower-rich daleside grassland and scrub, ancient woodland and plantations of timber. These habitats make the dale a rare treasure trove of wildlife from water voles and the brown argus butterfly, to plantlife such as Jacob’s ladder and yellow archangel.

The limestone cliff faces and rocky outcrops in the dale tell of another story. 350 million years ago, the whole White Peak area formed part of a tropical lagoon, complete with coral reefs and volcanoes. As a result, the dale is now rich in fossils and rock forms that tell us much of how the landscape was formed.

Lathkill Dale is situated 2 miles SW of Bakewell, between the villages of Over Haddon, Monyash and Youlgreave.

Cressbrook Dale

Semi-ancient woodland and soaring cliffs in the south of Cressbrook Dale quickly give way to flower-rich scrub and sweeping limestone grassland further north. It’s the perfect haven for wildlife.

But signs of man’s intervention are to be found across the dale. Lead waste hillocks or ‘rakes can be found high up on Wardlow Hay Cop, sharing the hill with an ancient burial mound. At Peter’s Stone there is a huge limestone block on which Derbyshire’s last gibbet swung in 1812.

Today, Cressbrook mainly draws naturalists and walkers. Wardlow Hay Cop is now an inviting place, covered by mountain pansy, eyebright and thyme. Spring sandwort or ‘leadwort’ has reclaimed many of the old lead spoil heaps, while the grassy slopes encircling Peter’s Stone are known as the northernmost stronghold of the dwarf thistle.

Cressbrook Dale is situated 7 miles NW of Bakewell, between the villages of Wardlow and Litton.

Monk’s Dale

Higher and in a colder part of the White Peak than the other dales, Monk’s Dale is in some ways a relic of the Ice Age.

Here, the limestone walls close in and provide shelter from the sun. In this environment, plants that existed in the frozen ground 10,000 years ago still live on in splendid isolation.

Monk’s Dale is also less accessible than dales such as Lathkill, the path uneven and rock-strewn for much of its length. The daleside grassland, scrub and scree that make up its southern portion are rich in wildflowers. In contrast, the thick woodland to the north is a world of mossy boughs and broken limestone blocks.

There are also signs of human habitation. The remains of an early native settlement straddle the path and some say that the remnants of a chapel are hidden within the dale.

Monk’s Dale is situated 9 miles NW of Bakewell.

For more details on the Derbyshire Dales try www.peakdistrictview.com

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Chris Sabian Website: www.peakdistrictview.com
Chris Sabian has lived and worked in the Peak District all his life. He is a travel writer.

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The area has more than its fair share of historic and cultural attractions including a World Heritage site based around the mill industry of the past, the largest collection of motorsport memorabilia imaginable, and the inspirational landscape of Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice.
The Peak District, around 150 miles from London, remains generally unspoilt by commercialism and whilst its clouded hills have a rugged beauty you will never be short of something to do. Here are ten ideas:-
Walking
A vast landscape of moorland, hilltops, deep valleys and dales means there is a large number of interesting walks to do in the Peak District area. There are over 1,600 miles of public footpaths and rights of way, which provide walking routes for all abilities. Most of the routes are well signposted or waymarked. Popular long-distance walks include the Tissington, High Peak and Monsal Trails. Walking in the Peak leaves no carbon footprint. A holiday, hiking across the hills, is good for the hiker and good for the environment.
Rock Climbing
Rock climbing is extremely popular in the Peak District, and the National Park provides thousands of routes on hundreds of crags. It is also an excellent place in which to start learning to climb.
Caving
The National Park has an abundance of natural caves, making it a Mecca for cavers. In addition to natural caves and potholes, there are also many old mines worthy of exploration by experienced cavers. For those who prefer a more sedate approach there are some wonderful show caverns including the Blue John Cavern, Speedwell Cavern and Treak Cliff Cavern.
Mountain biking
It is easy to come across groups of fellow mountain bikers at some of the main centres for the sport including those in Hope Valley and Upper Derwent Valley although good routes also start from other locations such as the Peak Forest and Tideswell. There are sufficient bridle paths in the area to provide plenty of other routes as well.
Pride and Prejudice Country
If you've seen the latest movie adaptation of the Jane Austen novel, check out some of the locations that provided inspiration for the author and film sets for the movie. Locations such as Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and Sudbury Hall are all featured in the film. Chatsworth - the stateliest of stately homes - is the greatest of the Peak District houses. Its size and splendour (together with an extraordinary collection of paintings, ornamental gardens and an enthusiasm to welcome visitors) have made it synonymous with the Peak park. Haddon Hall, as near to being its next-door neighbour as it is possible for two stately homes to be, is almost as grand.
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
This World Heritage Site is a real step back in time to the 18th and 19th centuries, and is where water power was first successfully harnessed for textile production. On a 15-mile stretch down the river valley from Matlock Bath to Derby there is a series of historic mill complexes, including some of the world's first modern factories and the watercourses that powered them. There are examples of the settlements that were built for the mill workers, and the remains of one of the world's earliest steam railways all surrounded by a beautiful countryside that has changed little over two centuries.
Unspoilt Limestone Villages
Discover the many unspoilt limestone villages in Derbyshire, including Eyam, the plague village. In 1665 the villagers of Eyam decided to stay and die, one by one, rather than spread the pestilence throughout the county. The "Plague Cottages" still stand as a monument to their extraordinary sacrifice. Enjoy summer carnivals, well dressings and country shows that are a constant feature of village life in the Peak District. Enjoy home-made food and an array of fine beers and wines in excellent restaurants, hotels and bed and breakfast accommodation.
Fishing
There is a wide variety of fishing opportunities in the area, with the Wye, the Dove, the Lathkill and the Derwent rivers all providing good fly fishing. More southerly, the lower reaches of the Derwent and the Trent offer good opportunities for coarse fishing, while there are also numerous gravel pits, ponds, lakes, canals and reservoirs to try out.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Set in the beautiful grounds and gardens of the 500-acre Bretton Country Park, an 18thC country estate, Yorkshire Sculpture Park is one of the world's leading open-air galleries and presents a changing programme of international sculpture exhibitions. Located near Wakefield, the landscape provides a variety of magnificent scenic vistas of the valley, lakes and 18thC estate buildings and bridges. By organising a number of temporary exhibitions each year, there is always something new to see. The new visitor centre provides all-weather facilities including a large restaurant/shop/coffee bar/meeting rooms.
Donington Grand Prix Collection
Located at Donington Park, the Donington Grand Prix Collection is, quite simply, the largest collection of Grand Prix racing cars in the world. Five halls, with over 130 exhibits, illustrate the history of motor sport from the turn of the 20th Century. Cars include examples driven by such famous names as Nuvolari, Mansell, Prost, Moss, Senna, Fangio, Clark and Stewart.

Those of us who live in the Peak park think of it as a peaceful place. Those of you that visit will marvel at its natural beauty, its history and traditions and then have to think about booking your next vacation because you have run out of time.
For more details on the Peak District and Derbyshire try www.peakdistrictview.com

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Chris Sabian Website: www.peakdistrictview.com
Chris Sabian has lived and worked in the Peak District all his life. He is a travel writer.

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In places Derbyshire is very beautiful and great fun. But this is a county of real substance too. Its history, 2000 plus years of it is real and evident. Amid the glamorous shops and daily bustle of life in the great heritage city of Derby and market towns of Bakewell and Buxton, the magnificent landscape stand as a proud and cherished landmark of it's history, preserved with passion.

Take a look at the historic houses and gardens in their gorgeous country settings. Derbyshire is home to some of Britain's best gardens and stately homes and they come in every conceivable shape and size. Explore the country villages and historic market towns of Derbyshire's rich farmlands and discover the long tradition of rural life that still thrives. Take to the higher ground of the Derbyshire Peak District for some serious walking and you'll find a rugged and unpretentious charm, as well as a bird's eye view of Derbyshire in all its glory, spread out across the valleys and dales. Scratch the surface and discover the real beauty of Derby and Derbyshire.

There's more to Derby than meets the eye. Here is my top ten places to visit on a city break to Derby.

The Silk Mill-Derby's Museum of Industry and History
The Silk Mill Museum is on the site of the world's oldest factories, the Silk Mills built by George Sorocold in 1702 and 1717. The foundations and parts of the tower from the 1717 mill are still visible. The displays tell the story of the industrial heritage and achievement of Derby and its people. There is a special emphasis on the development of Rolls-Royce aero engines and the railway industry. Other displays cover local industries such as mining, pottery and foundry work. The Power Gallery covers the story of motive power in industry with hands-on exhibits. There is an area devoted to regularly-changing temporary exhibitions, and a programme of educational activities.

Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Derby Museum and Art Gallery houses a wide range of important and attractive collections, covering porcelain, paintings, archaeology, history, local regiments, geology and wildlife. The Museum's collection of fine Derby porcelain, produced in the city since c.1750, is of international importance. The Archaeology Gallery contains local material from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages, with several fine Anglo-Saxon crosses and a splendid sarcophagus. There are also two Egyptian mummies. The Military Gallery tells the stories of local regiments such as the 9th/12th Royal Lancers, the Derbyshire Yeomanry and the Sherwood Foresters, with information available on a touch-screen computer. The reconstructed Bonnie Prince Charlie Room commemorates Derby's role in the 1745 Jacobite uprising complete with a figure of the Prince himself telling the tale of his doomed attempt to seize the throne. Derbyshire geology and wildlife feature in the Museum's latest displays, with a Time Tunnel, walk-in cave, hands-on exhibits, discovery area and a stunning series of reconstructed natural settings with typical Derbyshire wildlife.

Royal Crown Derby
For all those who love porcelain and Royal Crown Derby Porcelain in particular. The Royal Crown Derby range of figures, giftware, tableware and collectables is the culmination of 250 years of craftsmanship and traditional skills.

Derby Cathedral
Derby Cathedral has the second highest perpendicular tower in England and the oldest ring of ten bells in the world. See the elaborate Bess of Hardwick monument, world famous wrought iron screen by Robert Bakewell and tombstone for Joseph Wright - Derby's classic artist (1734-1797).

Pickford's House Museum
Built in 1770 by the architect Joseph Pickford with period room displays. The Museum also has a lively temporary exhibitions programme including costume and textiles.

Pride Park Stadium
Pride Park Stadium, the proud home of Derby County Football Club, was officially opened on Friday 18th July, 1997 by Her Majesty the Queen. And today you have the opportunity to take that 'behind the scenes look' at this superb sporting arena.

Derby Playhouse
Derby Playhouse opened in September 1975 but has never been more popular, with audiences for drama at an all time high. Joint Artistic Directors Stephen Edwards and Karen Louise Hebden joined the theatre in 2002 and during the past three years the theatre has gained a national reputation for outstanding work.

Ghost Tours
There are a variety of Ghost walks to choose between, which are led by experienced, informative, and friendly guides.

Derby Arboretum
On the morning of Wednesday September 16th 1840 one of Derby's Mill Owners, and the first Mayor of the Reformed Borough of Derby, 75 year old Joseph Strutt, presented the Town Council with the deeds. This became England's first public park.

Real Ale Pubs and CAMRA beer festival
If you like real ale then Derby has an abundance of real ale pubs and an annual beer festival.

To view a panoramic trip around Derby Click Here

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Chris Sabian Website: www.peakdistrictview.com
Chris Sabian has lived and worked in the Peak District all his life. He is a travel writer.

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In Dovedale the river Dove runs through a narrow limestone gorge where steep tree-covered walls rise high above the river. In places the action of water has worn away the rock into curious formations like the Lion's Head and the natural archway in front of Reynard's Cave, the Tissington Spires, the Twelve Apostles and Ilam Rock. There are fine views from the heights of Thorpe Cloud and Bunster Hill, which overlook the valley.

All along the route watch out for for a wide variety of birdlife from kingfishers to dippers and the odd heron, grey wagtails and moor hens Wild flora abounds with mosses, lichens and flowers such as Herb Robert. Stitchwort, Dogs Mercury, and lilies everywhere.

A dozen fascinating and beautiful villages are included in the area. All can be reached by car, but to discover the best of the dales or the hilltops it is best to walk. The villages have their old halls, Tudor houses and interesting customs. Traces of Roman encampments and roads are to be found, together with the stone monuments and the burial mounds and chambers of early man.

Dovedale has numerous literary associations. Dr. Johnson, Byron, Tennyson and Ruskin all praised its scenery with enthusiasm. Its closest and most productive association was with Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton, authors of that genial seventeenth century classic, The Compleat Angler. The reputation of the Dove as an angler's river, and particularly as a river for trout fishing, has lasted from their day to ours. Most of the well-known hotels of the neighbourhood have angling facilities available for guests.
Dovedale was proposed as a separate National Park in the 1930s. It was eventually included within the Peak District National Park when it became Britain’s first National Park in 1951. Whether it is the gentle art of fly-fishing, or merely absorbing magnificent scenery, the attractions of Dovedale are irresistible.

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Chris Sabian Website: www.peakdistrictview.com
Chris Sabian has lived and worked in the Peak District all his life. He is a travel writer.

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This is a region of contrasts, with wild moorland, classic walking country which encompasses every kind of activity, from a gentle stroll to the lofty challenge of the Peaks themselves. The leafy lanes and quiet villages are ideal for that feeling of getting away from it all. With towns such as Buxton, with its wonderful architecture and cultural life, along with picturesque Bakewell and the attractions of Matlock, you’ll be spoiled for choice with places to stay and things to see and do.

From cosy farmhouses and welcoming guest houses to international hotels, you’ll find all the hospitality and comfort you need for a really memorable break. There’s plenty to see, such as breathtaking caverns where the precious Blue John stone is mined, the night-time spectacle of the Matlock Illuminations and a trip back in time at the Crich Tramway Village.

The Peak District contains all the best elements of Britain, and as a destination for that memorable break, it’s unbeatable.

Here's my top 5 places to visit in the Peak District:-

1.Chatsworth House is one of Britain's most celebrated and best loved historic houses and estates, offering something for everyone to enjoy, from world famous works of art and spectacular fountains to elegant shops and more than a hundred miles of free walks. The home of the Devonshire family is set in the heart of England, in Derbyshire's Peak District National Park, surrounded by one of the most magnificent landscapes in the country. Built to be seen and enjoyed, Chatsworth has a long tradition of welcoming visitors from around the world, who have always been drawn by its unique and welcoming atmosphere. Today, visitors of all ages come to enjoy Chatsworth's fascinating mixture of tradition and innovation, learning and entertainment.

2.Castleton Caverns. Castleton has four underground show caves, the main two being Blue John Cavern and Peak Cavern, alongside Speedwell Cavern and Treak Cliff being the most impressive. Peak Cavern lies beneath Peveril Castle whilst Treak Cliff and Blue John both contain veins of the rare mineral Blue John, that is only found in this area of Britain, and was discovered by miners who explored the caves originally looking for lead. Castleton is one of the most beautiful villages in the Peak District. It has an array of natural and historical features both above and below ground, and is surrounded by superb walking country. Whatever the weather Castleton has something to offer everyone.

3.Derwent Valley Reservoirs. In this beautiful part of the Peak District National Park there are three linked reservoirs - Ladybower, Upper Derwent and Howden - that offer an aura of wildness and beauty. This is a popular venue for cyclists, with routes for both mountain bikers and other cyclists, for walkers and horse riders. Its a great place for a picnic.

4.Cromford is an historic village, part of which is designated as a World Heritage Site, surrounded by some glorious scenery in the Derbyshire Dales. It is forever associated with Sir Richard Arkwright as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Arkwright built the world’s first water powered cotton mills here and pioneered the factory system. The village is full of history and interest. From the Cromford canal system to the Cromford and High Peak Railway to Nature Reserves and the Derwent Valley Heritage Trail. All this and within walking distance of Matlock Bath.

5.Mam Tor, one of the “Seven Wonders of the Peak”, rises on the west side of Castleton. Layers of gritstone and shale are exposed and there are constant landslips down the side of the hill. These have forced the closure of the road which used to run across its side. Legend has it that although the surface constantly crumbles and slides downwards, the shadow of the hill never grows any smaller. Mam Tor is also the Peak District's highest and most impressive Bronze Age hillfort.

There are so many attractions to see in the Peak District, so much so, that your stay will never be long enough.

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Chris Sabian Website: www.peakdistrictview.com
Chris Sabian has lived and worked in the Peak District all his life. He is a travel writer.

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