The Peak District is an outstanding area to walk both for beginners and the more advanced. There are many cycle tracks with cycle hire available. Soak up the scenery at the Heights of Abraham. The Stepping Stones at Dovedale leads to a riverside walk through the National Nature Reserve full of caves and pinnacles.
Try caving and climbing and other activities at Buxton and Castleton.
Enjoy a day of multi-activities at Carsington Water, try boating or sailboarding then take a walk around and find the wood carvings done by Andrew Frost a winning chainsaw artist.
Yeaveley clay pigeon shooting nearby.
For the children visit Alton Towers, Splash Landings, its many rides and attractions, this is a 20-minute car ride away. Thorpe Park is 40 mins away.
Why not try Twycross Zoo? Peak Wildlife Park. Monkey Forest for all you animal lovers.
For the energetic, release some energy at Wild Park Leisure where Paintball Quad biking, Shooting, and Archery are some of the activities on offer 10 minutes away. Go Ape, A tree-top adventure. Perfect for a wet day, Clip and Climb is an indoor climbing centre in Derby city centre, fun for all the family. Two trampoline parks in the city centre
Riding lessons are available 10 minutes away, catering to all ages and specialist riding for the disabled.
Crich Tramway Museum contains around 60 trams, built between 1873 and 1982 make a whole day enjoying the cafe and pub.
If you fancy quiet relaxation why not go for a walk through our rambling estate on the various footpaths and bridleways, taking in the stunning wildlife on offer, either fishing in the brook that passes through our farm or at next door’s well-stocked fishing lakes?