Parkfields Stable
Kniveton Lane
Offcote
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 1JQ
High Peak Trail
Off road cycling on The High Peak and other trails; bring your bikes and store them in the barn.
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Manifold Track
A more sheltered cycle track following the valley bottom and river and passing Thor's Cave, Wetton Mill and Beeston Tor. 8 miles in total from Hulme End to Waterhouses (hire available).
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Tissington Trail
13 miles of bridleway and walking/cycle track along a former railway line running from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay where it links with the High Peak Trail. Cycle hire available.
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Buxton Opera House
Buxton Opera House, a 902 seat Edwardian theatre, is home to the annual Buxton Festival and stages shows year round. Set in the Pavilion Gardens right in the centre of Buxton.
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Wirksworth Town and Festival
Wirksworth is an historic market town which hosts an arts festival every September. 20 minutes drive from the cottage.
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Hardwick Hall
Part of the National Trust, Hardwick Hall and Estate has been a real hit with many of our guests. Discover the lives, loves and adventures of the creators of Hardwick.
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Haddon Hall
Just south of Bakewell, Haddon Hall is a beautiful Tudor house with stunning gardens.
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Chatsworth House
Spectacular ancestral home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire famous for it's gardens with modern sculpture, beautiful grounds, farm and adventure park, not to mention the house itself!
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Kedleston Hall
Part of the National Trust, Kedleston Hall is a stunning example of the work of architect Robert Adam. The interiors are lavish and the house is framed by historic parklands.
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Tissington Hall Estate and Village
An early 17th century Jacobean mansion house and estate with a collection of artisan shops. A good stop off if you are cycling or walking on the Tissington Trail.
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Alton Towers
One of the country's most popular theme parks and about 35 minutes away. The indoor and outdoor Splash Landings water park is also part of Alton Towers.
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Gulliver's Kingdom Theme Park
Specially designed for families with children aged between the years of 2 and 13 with a wide range of rides including Western World, pirates play area, the log flume and Drop Tower.
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Sudbury Hall and Museum of Childhood
Late 17th Century house with lavish interiors and lovely gardens with woodland play area for children and housing the museum of childhood. 30 minutes drive from Parkfields Stable.
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Crich Tramway Village and Museum
Period village with old style sweetshop, pub and cafe and home to the National Tramway Museum. Take a tram ride and check out some vintage cars. Popular with all ages.
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The George, Alstonefield
Located in the pretty village of Alstonefield in the Peak District park, this pub is cosy and serves great food. Brilliantly placed for a long lunch stop on a walk.
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The Old Dog
A really friendly pub with good food, good ales and yummy bar snacks. Perfect after a a trip to Dovedale or a walk up Thorpe Cloud.
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The Rose and Crown, Mayfield
This is a lovely pub with consistently great food at very reasonable prices. Booking definitely recommended.
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The Red Lion Pub, Kniveton
Our closest pub serving great food. Walk to it down a pretty lane or take the cross country route via hills and fields.
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Ashbourne Town, Festival and Shrovetide
Lovely market town with lots of cafes and independent shops as well as providing all the usual amenities. Home to the summer arts festival, Shrovetide football and other traditional events.
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Blue John Cavern and Mines
Taking its name from the semi-precious mineral Blue John, which is still mined in small amounts, this is one of four show caverns. Situated near the beautiful village of Castleton.
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Poole's Cavern and Country Park
Be guided through these vast limestone caverns set in the Peak District park.
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Heights of Abraham
Country park and famous show caverns set in 60 acres of woodland and reached by cable car over a deep limestone gorge in the Peak District, 20 minute drive from the cottage.
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Go Ape
High ropes, crossings, tunnels, bridges and a wind-in-your-face zip wire to finish. Located within walking distance of the spa town of Buxton.
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Carsington Water
Walking, cycling, sailing, canoeing, fishing, birdlife - just a few of the activities available at Carsington Water, set in beautiful countryside and a 10 minute drive from the cottage.
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The Roaches
A prominent rocky ridge situated in Staffordshire above Tittesworth Reservoir in the Peak District. Spectacular walking and scrambling amongst the dramatic rock formations.
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Edale and Mam Tor
Spectacular walking country with a mix of scrambling, woodlands and high plateaus. There are many options for walks, our favourite is a circular route taking in Edale and Mam Tor.
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Dovedale and Thorpe Cloud
This renowned beauty spot, just 15 minutes away, is close to Ilam and is the start point for some lovely walks. We recommend calling in at The Old Dog en route!
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