Stainsby Mill

Hardwick Estate, Doe Lea, Chesterfield, S44 5QJ
Tel: 01246 850430 (Hardwick Hall)    Fax: 01246 854200
E-mail: stainsbymill@nationaltrust.org.uk  

Winster Market House

near Matlock, Derbyshire
Tel: 01335 350245
E-mail: winstermarkethouse@nationaltrust.org.uk  

Peveril Castle

Market Place, Castleton, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 8WX
Tel: 01433 620613

This castle, perched high above the pretty village of Castleton, offers breathtaking views of the Peak District. Founded soon after the Norman Conquest of 1066 by one of King William's most trusted knights, William Peverel, the castle played an important role in guarding the Peak Forest area which was valuable for its lead, and the silver that could be refined from it, and as hunting country bound by Forest Law. Some of the earliest herringbone masonry still to be seen belongs to this castle.

Bolsover Castle

Castle Street, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6PR
Tel: 01246 822844

Marvel at the outstanding craftsmanship, the rich panelling, elaborate fireplaces and painted ceilings. Outside, enjoy the most glorious enclosed garden - an outdoor 'room', furnished with love-seats and statuary, all overseen by Venus on her fountain, recently restored to its 17th century glory. Meander and muse through this country house built on the site of a Norman fortress and see the fairytale 'Little Castle' with its range of charming and spectacular wall paintings, elaborately designed fireplaces and battlements. Visit the enormous Riding House or interact with a scale model of the Little Castle. The site is available for weddings, receptions and corporate hospitality.

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Crooked Spire Church - Church of St. Mary and All Saints

Church Way, Chesterfield, S40 1XJ
Tel: The Verger 01246 206506

Chesterfield's famous landmark, the 'Crooked Spire' is the largest church in Derbyshire. Dedicated in 1234, its 228 foot Spire ' leans' 9 feet 5 inches from its true centre and is covered by 32 tons of lead slates. Open all year.

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Hardwick Hall

Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5QJ
Tel: 01246 850430    Fax: 01246 854200
E-mail: hardwickhall@nationaltrust.org.uk

There are outstanding collections of 16th-century embroidery, tapestries, furniture and portraits. Walled courtyards enclose fine gardens, orchards and a herb garden, and the surrounding country park contains rare breeds of cattle and sheep. In the grounds are the remains of Hardwick Old Hall, which Bess continued to use after her new house was built.

Wingfield Manor

Manor Road, South Wingfield, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7NH
Tel: 01773 832060

A huge, ruined country mansion built in 1440 by Ralph, Lord Cromwell, Treasurer of England. Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned here in 1569, 1584 and 1585. Unoccupied since the 1770s, the manor’s late-Gothic Great Hall and the ‘High Tower’ are testaments to Wingfield Manor in its heyday. *2 Peak Practice and Zeffirelli’s Jane Eyre have been filmed at the manor. The manor contains a private working farm. Visitors are asked to respect the privacy of the owners, to keep to visitor routes and not visit outside official opening hours.

Chatsworth House

Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP
Tel: 01246 565300    Fax: 01246 583536
E-mail: visit@chatsworth-house.co.uk

Known as one of the wonders of the Peak, Chatsworth House in Derbyshire is the home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. The house and gardens have attracted visitors, from all over the world, for many generations. Throughout the house there are paintings, tapestries and fine pieces of furniture. The sculpture gallery contains magnificent specimens from Classical times, to the present, and the library contains one of the greatest private collections of books, prints and Old Master drawings in the world. There is a Farmyard, opened to give visitors an insight into how the farms and woodlands on the estate are run. There are picnic areas as well as a children's adventure playground, gift shop, refreshments and a restaurant. In the garden you can explore 5 miles of walks with rare trees, shrubs, the kitchen, cottage and rose gardens, temples, sculptures, fountains, streams and ponds.

The Revolution House

Old Whittington, Chesterfield
Tel: 01246 345727

Charming thatched cottage, formerly an Alehouse, named after the Revolution of 1688. Display of 17th Century country furniture, video, temporary exhibitions. Open: Good Friday to end of September 10.00 am - 4.00 pm. Admission free.

Sutton Scarsdale Hall

Sutton Scarsdale, Derbyshire
Tel: 01604 735400 (Regional Office)

The dramatic hilltop shell of a great early 18th Century baroque mansion. With superb views looking out to Bolsover Castle, over the Vale of Scarsdale, this is a wonderful spot for a picnic.

Haddon Hall

Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1LA
Tel: 01629 812855    Fax: 01629 814379
E-mail: info@haddonhall.co.uk

Haddon Hall is the seat of the Duke of Rutland. It is often described as a picturesque and romantic fortified manor house. It is one of the best preserved medieval houses in the country and is also one of the most popular of the great houses of Derbyshire.

Pavilion Gardens

St Johns Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6BE
Tel: 01298 23114

Established in 1871 by Edward Milner, pupil of Sir Joseph Paxton, these 23 acres of Victorian landscaping on the banks of the River Wye include a Winter Garden, octagonal iron and glass Concert Hall and the spa swimming pool. Using a £3.3m lottery grant, the gardens are being restored to their former glory. The new bandstand is part of this work. Restaurant, lounge bar, self-service cafeteria and coffee shop.

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