Now that the evenings are getting brighter and the sun is getting warmer, we can't help but turn our thoughts to our favourite S word... Summer!
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| Chatsworth House and Gardens |
Derbyshire is such a beautiful place to spend those gorgeous Spring and Summer days, from hiking in the peak district to Teddy Bear's Picnics and everything in between. So we've put together a list of our best things to do in our home city!
Matlock Bath -
Have you even visited Derbyshire if you haven't experienced Matlock Bath?! Known for being one of the first tourist destinations in the country, Matlock Bath still retains the same charm and character today as it did in the late 17th Century.
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| Matlock Bath |
A popular destination for families, bikers and fun-seekers, there's plenty of things to see and do! Take a cable car up to the Heights of Abraham where the wooded country park is crowned with the Victoria Prospect Tower and guided tours around Great Masson and Rutland Caverns are available too! With plenty of arcades, shops, fish and chip shops and traditional sweet shops there's so much at Matlock Bath to fill the entire day!
Dovedale and the Stepping Stones -
Perhaps one of the most famous landmarks in Derbyshire, the picturesque Stepping Stones at Dovedale is a must for your To-Do list this summer! The Stepping Stones were first laid across the River Dove in Dovedale valley in 1890, as the area was becoming more and more popular with Victorian tourists. In 1934, the stones were acquired by the National Trust and in 2006, Dovedale was declared a National Nature Reserve in order to protect its future.
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| Dovedale Valley Stepping Stones |
So pack up a picnic, put your wellies on and head into Dovedale for your chance to cross the Derbyshire famous Stepping Stones. Dovedale is also a fantastic walk that is perfect for all the family, the path is nice and flat and run parallel to the River Dove.
Shop Your Heart Out
Derby City Centre has a fantastic range of stores - perfect for a day of retail therapy! We have a bustling intu Shopping Centre with hundreds of stores and eateries to choose from, and if shopping isn't your thing, we have a 12 screen Cinema, Hollywood Bowling and Mini Golf! We also have a thriving Cathedral Quarter down the High Street, full of wonderful stores, bars, cafes and restaurants.
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| intu Shopping Centre, Derby |
Bluebell's Dairy and Farm
On the edge of Derbyshire sits a wonderful farm, and it is home to a herd of Holstein Friesian cows! Brunswood Farm, also locally known as Bluebell's Dairy is a fantastic place for families and groups of all ages - there really is something for everyone. Visit their farm, enjoy their Tea Rooms, Play Areas and of course, their sample delicious award-winning ice cream, made from the creamy milk from their very own cows! There is so much to enjoy here - perfect for summer fun!
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| Award-winning artisan ice cream at Bluebells Dairy, Spondon |
Elvaston Castle and Gardens
Elvaston Castle is a grade II stately home in Elvaston, Derbyshire set in 0ver 350 acres of parkland and woodlands. Perfect for dog walkers, bike riders and picnicking families, this Country Park is a treasure trove of discovery with surprises around every corner, from unusual rock formations, explorable woodland, 18th Century gothic architecture and lakes and streams teeming with wildlife.
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| Elvaston Castle Gardens and Woodland, Elvaston, Derbyshire |
Located just 10-15 minutes away from Derby City Centre it's a fantastic location to add to your Derby visit!
There is so much to do here in Derbyshire, these are our Top 5! Have you visited Derby? Let us know in the comment thread what your favourite Derby attraction was!
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