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ARKWRIGHT’S
MILL
– (5 mins from Catered Cottage) - It is said this is where
the Industrial Revolution started. Richard Arkwright built
the first successful water-powered cotton-spinning mill at
Cromford in 1771, earning the title of "father of the
factory system". He also developed Cromford into one of
the first industrial villages.
CROMFORD
CANAL- (10 minutes from Catered Cottage), a walk
along the canal with lots of wildlife and lock, aqueduct and
Pump-house.
DOVE
DALE
- This magnificent place of natural beauty justifies its
reputation. The Dale contains perhaps the tallest
freestanding pillars in the Peak as well as the famous
Thor's Cave. A walk along the river is a must do day out.
GULLIVERS
KINGDOM
- (10 minutes from Rose Cottage) - www.gulliversfun.co.uk
- Situated on the A6 in Matlock Bath near the Pavilion, a
Theme Park ideal for children under 15.
HEIGHTS
OF ABRAHAM
- (10 minutes from Rose Cottage) - www.heightsofabraham.com
60 acres of country park with woodland/ trails, tours down
two great caverns, the Prospect Tower, a multivision
programme to watch, picnic area and adventure playground
with trampolines. The Owl Maze, Landscaped Watergardens,
Coffee Shop, Restaurant and Tavern. The cable car takes you
from Matlock Bath across the gorge to the Heights of Abraham
LEA
GARDENS
– (5 mins from Catered Cottage) - www.leagarden.co.uk
from
spring through autumn, the rhododendrons in this garden are
ablaze with colour. Equally beautiful are the azaleas,
alpines and conifers in this lovely woodland setting. On the
site of a medieval quarry, the rock gardens contain a huge
variety of alpines, dwarf conifers, heathers and spring
bulbs. The colours, scents and natural bird life can best be
appreciated on a quiet weekday. Usual opening times are
approximately from 10.30 am to 9.00 pm - earlier in winter -
best to check. Has teashop.
RENISHAW
HALL
– (30 mins from Catered Cottage) http://www.renishaw-hall.co.uk/
Tel 01246 432310 - HALL TOUR - doors are open for
well-informed guide around the ground floor. See the
beautiful rooms, full of treasures and works of art
collected over the centuries by generations of the Sitwell
family. The Gardens open at 10.30am and the Hall tour starts
at 2.30pm.Don;t forget the film, museums, galleries, shop
and cafe - and the DAME EDNA EVERAGE EXHIBITION in the
Performing Arts Gallery. All included in the entrance fee of
£11. Places are always limited and in great demand, so
booking is essential.
TRAMWAY
MUSEUM
– (5 mins from Catered Cottage) www.tramway.co.uk
– free parking with entrance fee. This step back in time
is fun to experience and if you want to learn how to operate
a tram this is your chance! The perfectly preserved
trams offer short trips around the site and the drivers
participate in the time warp by dressing accordingly.
There are special day events so its worth checking the
website (see Morris Minor Day on YouTube).
WINGFIELD
MANNOR – (5
mins from Catered Cottage) -
www.touruk.co.uk/houses/housederby_wingfield.htm
- Wingfield
Manor
is a vast, ruined country mansion. The house was built in
the mid-15th century and in 1569 Mary Queen of Scots was
imprisoned here. Although the huge house was abandoned in
the 1770s many parts have survived.
The
striking late-Gothic Great Hall and the High Tower reveal
how splendid Wingfield Manor must have been in its heyday.
The romantic ruin makes a wonderful film location. Among the
productions shot at Wingfield Manor are 'Peak Practice' and
Zeffirelli's 'Jane Eyre'.
Today
the house is cared for by English Heritage. Wingfield
Manor Opening Times Only by pre-booked guided tour
on the first Sat of month Apr-Sept only. Closed at all other
times. Tel: 01246 856456/857436.
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