Guidebook for The View
Out and about
One of Englands' most impressive ancestral homes is just a seven minute drive from our front door.
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Indlu yeChatsworth
One of Englands' most impressive ancestral homes is just a seven minute drive from our front door.
One of last remaining original Elizabethan mansions in the world, building here started in the 11th century. Whilst not as grand as Chatsworth it is well worth a visit. Opening is seasonal, please check their website for details.
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Haddon Hall
One of last remaining original Elizabethan mansions in the world, building here started in the 11th century. Whilst not as grand as Chatsworth it is well worth a visit. Opening is seasonal, please check their website for details.
A truly famous landmark, and a glorious walking opportunity. The Dambusters of 617 Squadron, have been know to re-run their famous flight over the towers of Howden dam.
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Ladybower Reservoir
A truly famous landmark, and a glorious walking opportunity. The Dambusters of 617 Squadron, have been know to re-run their famous flight over the towers of Howden dam.
One of the best walks, with stunning views, straight from the door.
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Curbar Edge
One of the best walks, with stunning views, straight from the door.
A charming estate with a great café after a good walk from the View, boots required !
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Longshaw Estate - National Trust
A charming estate with a great café after a good walk from the View, boots required !
The Monsal Trail, is the disused railway from Matlock through to Buxton, a superb easy gradient cycle ride which can be hired at the Bookshop and Café
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Monsal Trail
Monsal TrailThe Monsal Trail, is the disused railway from Matlock through to Buxton, a superb easy gradient cycle ride which can be hired at the Bookshop and Café
Swimming, if the sun is shining and a dip in a heated pool is your thing, then Hathersage pool is clean and well serviced.
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I-Pool ye-Hathersage
Oddfellows RoadSwimming, if the sun is shining and a dip in a heated pool is your thing, then Hathersage pool is clean and well serviced.
Built in the early 1900's a charming theatre, with an extensive playbook, if you're planning a trip, best to book early.
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Buxton Opera House
Water StreetBuilt in the early 1900's a charming theatre, with an extensive playbook, if you're planning a trip, best to book early.
If steam power is your thing then Peak Rail is just a stones throw away, check their website for offers and steaming times.
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Peak Rail (Rowsley South Station)
off Harrison WayIf steam power is your thing then Peak Rail is just a stones throw away, check their website for offers and steaming times.
This reservoir offers everything, cycling, walking, sailing, and RSPB sanctuary. Book well in advance for activities
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I-Carsington Water Visitor Centre
Big LaneThis reservoir offers everything, cycling, walking, sailing, and RSPB sanctuary. Book well in advance for activities
From this car park you can hire cycles to go up the Tissington trail, 17 miles on a shallow gradient up to Parsley hay, for a sausage roll and tea, then 17 miles back down.
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Tissington Trail Car Park, Ashbourne
Leisure WayFrom this car park you can hire cycles to go up the Tissington trail, 17 miles on a shallow gradient up to Parsley hay, for a sausage roll and tea, then 17 miles back down.
Just outside Castleton this is a fabulous explore. The mineral known as Blue John is mined here, it is found only here and nowhere else in the World.
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Blue John Cavern
Cross StreetJust outside Castleton this is a fabulous explore. The mineral known as Blue John is mined here, it is found only here and nowhere else in the World.
An amazing underground trip by boat through an old mine, definitely an unusual trip
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Speedwell Cavern
Winnats PassAn amazing underground trip by boat through an old mine, definitely an unusual trip
Towns & Villages
(5 miles) This historic market town is a wealth of shops and stops and market day is Monday. Home to the famous Bakewell Pudding.
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Bakewell
(5 miles) This historic market town is a wealth of shops and stops and market day is Monday. Home to the famous Bakewell Pudding.
(1 mile) Our local village, with the river Derwent meandering its ways through on its journey to Chatsworth and beyond.
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Baslow
(1 mile) Our local village, with the river Derwent meandering its ways through on its journey to Chatsworth and beyond.
(12 miles) Nestled in a valley famous for its caves and Blue John mines, Peveril Castle is locally rumoured to have a connection to King Arthur (doesn’t every castle!)
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Castleton
(12 miles) Nestled in a valley famous for its caves and Blue John mines, Peveril Castle is locally rumoured to have a connection to King Arthur (doesn’t every castle!)
(12 miles) Another busy local town with a river running through it. Walk along the unusual seaside style promenade and go on the cable car to the Heights of Abraham or walk along the towpath at Cromford Mill
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Matlock Bath
(12 miles) Another busy local town with a river running through it. Walk along the unusual seaside style promenade and go on the cable car to the Heights of Abraham or walk along the towpath at Cromford Mill
(16 miles) An Ancient Spa town, with the famous Buxton Opera House (book well in advance) and a nice day out, with some truly magnificent views and walks.
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Buxton
(16 miles) An Ancient Spa town, with the famous Buxton Opera House (book well in advance) and a nice day out, with some truly magnificent views and walks.
(23 miles) Some nice meandering shopping to be had here, antiques, clothes and much more.
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Ashbourne
(23 miles) Some nice meandering shopping to be had here, antiques, clothes and much more.
Local Shops
Our local shop, next to Insomnia, good Spar shop, also sells great local produce.
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SPAR - Calver Sough
Our local shop, next to Insomnia, good Spar shop, also sells great local produce.
Our local Co-op for all your essential supplies, just down the road.
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Co-op Baslow
Calver RoadOur local Co-op for all your essential supplies, just down the road.
If the weather is a bit off, nip to Bakewell and grab something amazing from this shop, then come back, get the fire on and chill.
Thirza & Walter
Bridge StreetIf the weather is a bit off, nip to Bakewell and grab something amazing from this shop, then come back, get the fire on and chill.
Quite possibly the most posh farm shop ever!
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Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop
Quite possibly the most posh farm shop ever!
Food (High End)
Part of the Devonshire (Chatsworth Estate) the Cavendish is high end, with a price tag to match, but if you want a truly first rate afternoon tea, this may be for you
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The Cavendish Hotel at Baslow
Church LanePart of the Devonshire (Chatsworth Estate) the Cavendish is high end, with a price tag to match, but if you want a truly first rate afternoon tea, this may be for you
Until recently this venue had a Michelin Star however its now just high end !!, this is the place for that truly plush night out.
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Fischer's Baslow Hall
Calver RoadUntil recently this venue had a Michelin Star however its now just high end !!, this is the place for that truly plush night out.
Food (Restaurant/Gastro-Pub)
(Hathersage) Our favourite Indian restaurant, great service, food and ambiance. They will deliver direct to the View, for that cosy evening in with a movie
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Maazi Hathersage
6 Main Rd(Hathersage) Our favourite Indian restaurant, great service, food and ambiance. They will deliver direct to the View, for that cosy evening in with a movie
(Froggat) A well reputed local pub, not cheap but a nice place to go.
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The Chequers Inn
A625(Froggat) A well reputed local pub, not cheap but a nice place to go.
(Buxton) Our preferred burger joint, where the food and service are good, and not too expensive, couple this with an Opera house night out. 30 minutes away
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The Lone Star
George Street(Buxton) Our preferred burger joint, where the food and service are good, and not too expensive, couple this with an Opera house night out. 30 minutes away
(Bakewell) A restaurant set in an old marble works, the mill race still visible through the glass floor, good atmosphere and food to match.
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The Woodyard
Coombs Road(Bakewell) A restaurant set in an old marble works, the mill race still visible through the glass floor, good atmosphere and food to match.
(Hathersage) A really nice Gastro pub, on a sunny day a stroll along the river before lunch or supper is a delight.
The Plough Inn
Bridge(Hathersage) A really nice Gastro pub, on a sunny day a stroll along the river before lunch or supper is a delight.
(Baslow) Now renamed as The Prince of Wales. More gastro than pub, but the food is good and the ambiance is really pleasant
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Rowley's Village Pub
Church Lane(Baslow) Now renamed as The Prince of Wales. More gastro than pub, but the food is good and the ambiance is really pleasant
(Near Eyam) A great place to eat and watch the sun go down
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The Barrel Inn
(Near Eyam) A great place to eat and watch the sun go down
Recently opened with a seating out area, well reviewed.
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Bank House Hathersage
Main RoadRecently opened with a seating out area, well reviewed.
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Public Transport
Grindleford Station is 3 miles away and is on the GNR (Great Northern), and connects to Sheffield on the EMR
Chesterfield Station is 10 miles away on the EMR (East Midlands)
Our nearest bus stop is the Calver/Cliff College stop, between Baslow and Calver