Travel Information

Champagne at Sunrise sounds lovely but you need to get up early, as you must be awake and in Ilam for 4am on Tuesday, 21 June 2011. The summer solstice sunrise waits for no one. The event is organized by the National Trust and you can join them and watch the sunrise on the longest day of the year at Ilam.  Enjoy the experience by celebrating with a Champagne breakfast. The event takes place between 4am and 7.30am and costs as follows; Adult £11.95, Child £8.50. Booking in advance is essential for this popular event and you can either telephone Lucy Chadburn, 01433 670368 for more information or go to the Peak District National Trust website. Ilam is a very special place and the village is worth spending the rest of the day in. There are several scenic walks around the village plus an excellent tea room in the village itself. After such an early start you may well want to have an afternoon snooze! That’s the beauty of having your Derbyshire Motorhome Hire, you can return to your Motorhome and have all the comforts of home at hand.

Ilam Park
Ilam
Staffordshire
DE6 2

Tel:01335 350 212

This is an amazing working structure, which is one of the few working boat lifts in the UK. The place is not just about lifting boats to another level as it now has cafe facilities for  that much needed cup of tea and cake! The boat lift is about twenty miles from Manchester Airport and three miles from Northwich. There is a car park fee which was £3 in 2011 but may be subject to change. It may be wise to call in advance of your journey to the Boat Lift to ensure parking is available for a Motorhome. The highlight of your visit to the Boat Lift will be a trip on an actual boat which takes you through the lift. Children particularly will love this adventure! The Edwin Clark trip boat makes the journey from the River Weaver to the Trent and Mersey Canal above. There is also a gift shop on site and an exhibition giving lots of information regarding the history and workings of the lift. Surrounding the lift is plenty of outdoor decking to view the structure and plenty of places to have your family picnic in fine weather. If you are traveling in your Manchester Airport Motorhome Hire take your family to view this majestic structure. More information can be obtained by clicking the blue text below.

Anderton Boat Lift Visitor Centre
Lift Lane
Anderton
Northwich
Cheshire
CW9 6FW

Tel: 01606 786777

If you are enjoying a trip in the peak district in Derbyshire it can be made even more of a celebration by spending the day at Ashover Show on Wednesday 10th August 2011. This is a country show with something for the whole family to watch and enjoy. Originally started in 1924 this has a rich tradition of participation from local farmers and surrounding members of the community. There will be a horse show with show jumping, livestock classes on exhibition, light horse classes and a dog show. If you are more interested in mechanics, than animals you can indulge yourself in the displays of Vintage Tractors and Stationary Engines and vintage cars. All the family will be interested in food at some point and that’s when you need to steer them all to the large Food Marquee to sample the best of local produce. There is also a craft tent to view. You will be parking your Derbyshire Motorhome Hire on grass at the show which is fine if the ground is dry and hard. Just remember that you are a heavy front wheel drive vehicle and you will not be able to drive off soft or very wet ground. If the weather looks wet find hard standing for your Derbyshire Motorhome hire and walk or cycle to the show. Many hire vehicles have facilities for carrying your bikes on holiday. For more information on Ashover Show click on the blue text.

Ashover Show
The rectory Fields
Ashover
Derbyshire

Getting in and out of this campsite in Youlgreave, Derbyshire is not the easiest thing, as the road is very narrow. You have to be confident and very careful and then you can negotiate the narrow lane to the entrance and get to Bakewell Camping and Caravanning Club Site. This site has no toilet or showers so you will need suitable facilities in your motorhome. Only half of the site of a hundred pitches have electric hook ups so you may also have to use your leisure battery if you haven’t booked a hook up pitch. Once you arrive you are rewarded by the fantastic views across the valley to the surrounding hills around Youlgreave. There is also plenty of opportunity for local riverside and hill walking. If you are keen on watching television this is not the best site! There is very poor reception here and you may require a satellite dish to get a signal. Some of the pitches are sloping so you will need chocks to level up for a comfortable night’s sleep and your fridge to work effectively. This is a site for the more adventurous Derbyshire Motorhome Hire camper who wants to have peace and quiet and is prepared to do without all the facilities of a larger better equipped site. It is in a lovely location and not far from Bakewell itself. The site is open from the 1st April To 31st October 2011. More information and booking can be seen on the Camping and Caravanning Club website by clicking on the blue text below.

Bakewell Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Hopping Lane
Youlgreave
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1NA

Telephone: 01629 636555 (No calls after 8pm please.)

There is a great deal to see and do on foot in Bakewell, so park your Midlands Motorhome Hire and stroll around the town. Best avoid market days on a Monday and Thursday if you want to enjoy a quieter day with easier parking. Weekends in the summer and bank holidays can also be busy as this is a popular place. Within walking distance of all the car Parks is  Bakewell Old House Museum which is owned by Bakewell and District Historical Society and run by volunteers. Here is a great deal of interest to see and visitors are welcome to take photographs. You could also play with the dolls house or dress up as a Tudor from the dressing up box! With ten beamed rooms to wander through discover five hundred years of history in Derbyshire. There is a stunning sculptural interpretation of Arkwrights Lumford Mill Wheel, a rare Tudor Toilet and a Victorian privy. These make your Midlands Motorhome Hire facilities even more of a luxury! For opening times and admission prices check the Bakewell Old House Museum webite by clicking the blue text. On a warm day you can purchase tea or coffee to drink outside in their courtyard. Alternatively, before you wander back to your Midlands Motorhome Hire, you can treat yourself to a traditional Bakewell tart  to eat with tea and coffee in your Motorhome.

Bakewell Old House Museum
Cunningham Place
Off North Church Street
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1DD

Tel: 01629 813642

Wednesday1st and Thursday 2nd August

Plan your holiday in Derbyshire with at least one day spent at the Bakewell Show.If you love Agricultural Shows this is one of the best and includes, farming, rural life, shopping, food, flowers, crafts, country pursuits, equestrian competitions and arena displays. Check out their website for more information.

Bakewell Show
The Showground
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1AQ
T: 01629 812736

Go to visit the Blue John Cavern to see the Waterfall Cavern and the Grand Crystallized Cavern with its multi-coloured dome. Visit Lord Mulgraves Dining Room where his Lordship entertained miners. Its an amazing underground experience worth a visit in this lovely location in Derbyshire. Check out their website for opening times and ticket prices.

Blue John Cavern and Craft Shop
Castleton
Hope Valley
S33 8WP England

Described by the organisers as having more than 100 events over 17 days, Buxton Festival offers Opera, music and literature. If you are in Buxton with your motorhome during this period then check out their website for more information.

Buxton Festival
3 The Square
Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 6AZ
England

Office and general enquiries
Telephone:01298 70395

This is heaven for Opera lovers, all set in idyllic surroundings in Derbyshire. Performance dates are provisional at this stage (2011), but Buxton Opera declare they are confident that they will run as stated. Performances include, Strauss – Intermezzo, on July 7, 10, 13, 19, 22 (matinee), 25, a Festival production, with the Northern Chamber Orchestra. This is an autobiographical comedy of jealousy with some gorgeous Strauss music.  Then, Handel’s Jephtha on July 8, 11, 14, 18, 21st  2012. This is a Festival production, with the Orchestra of The Sixteen and Festival Chorus. This is one of Handel’s greatest oratorios and will be conducted by Harry Christopher. On July 9, 12, 17 (matinee), 20, 24 there will be a Sibelius and Rimsky-Korsakov double bill: Two operas concerning damsels in distress by Finnish and Russian masters. This is a Festival productions, with the Northern Chamber Orchestra and Festival Chorus. Vivaldi – L’Olimpiade will be produced by La Serenissima on July 11, 21 (both matinees). This will be a timely tribute to the Olympic games in a score of great lyrical beauty. Portugal – The Marriage of Figaro on July 15, 18 (matinee), 23 a production by Bampton Classical Opera. Finally, Britten – The Turn of the Screw on July 16, 20 (matinee). Production by Northern Ireland Opera. Henry James’s chilling ghost story. For Opera lovers a trip to the Opera in Buxton as part of your Derbyshire Motorhome Hire holiday is bound to be a success. For more information and how to book tickets, click the blue text below.

Buxton Opera Festival Office
3 The Square
Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 6AZ

Telephone: 01298 70395

Owned by Severn Trent water this is a stunning location for a reservoir. There is a visitor centre, restaurant, shopping outlets and plenty of areas to cycle, walk or get involved in sailing or other watersports. Parking was excellent mid-week. Visit their website for more information including a map.

Carsington Water Visitor Centre
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 1ST
England

Telephone: 01629 540 696

A working flour mill, selling their own milled flour. In the surrounding outbuildings of the mill there is a small craft centre, an artist’s studio, and workshops for glass-blowing, ceramics and woodturning. Cafe on site too, all in a lovely setting.

Caudwell’s Mill and Craft Centre
Bakewell Road
Rowsley
Matlock
DE4 2EB
Derbyshire
England

Telephone: 01629 734374

August 31st, September 1st, September 2nd

Held in the grounds of Chatsworth Park, this is one of the best country fairs around. It would be difficult to list all the activities and displays! Everything from vintage cars, fairground, sheepdogs, and lots of crafts and shopping and so much more. Arrive early for a whole day out. Check out their website for more information.

Chatsworth Country Fair
Derbyshire
England

A restaurant with stunning views and a farm shop supporting local farmers, market gardeners and small producers. For more information visit their website.

The Chatsworth farm shop
Pilsley
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1UF

Telephone: 01246 583392

While exploring Derbyshire in a motorhome why not visit Chatsworth House, the home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. Explore the grandly dressed rooms and witness five centuries worth of the finest examples of furniture and antiques. As well as the house itself discover more in the extensive gardens and Chatsworth’s very own farmyard.

Chatsworth House even appeared in the 2005 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, starring Keira Knightley!

Chatsworth House
Bakewell
DerbyshireDE45 1PP
Tel: +44 (0) 1246 565300

Chatsworth hosts the Sheffield and District Orchid Society Show on the 8th May 2011. This is just the time to visit in your Derbyshire Motorhome Hire. There is also an opportunity to purchase these spectacular exotic plants and to view some of the best varieties the Society have on display. Its easy to transport these plants in your Derbyshire Motorhome Hire, with space in your motorhome garage locker. Admission is £2, with free parking and light refreshments available. The Sheffield and District Orchid Society website gives more information plus a map of how to get there.
Chatsworth Orchid Show
Cavendish Hall
Edensor
Derbyshire
DE45 1PJ

The Matlock Victorian Christmas event is held annually on the first weekend in December. In 2011 the dates fall on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th from 10am to 6pm. It has a lovely Christmassy atmosphere and with over 150 stalls there is a stocking filler to suit most everyone. You don’t even need to worry about getting wet if the weather is bad as there are two marquees in which you can browse stalls selling different crafts and gifts as well as local produce. If you are taking little ones with you and they get bored of the shopping there are fairground rides and street entertainers to keep them amused as well as a Santa Parade and an extravaganza of Christmas lights. If you miss Santa during the parade, you can take the children to visit him in the grotto. On the Saturday evening the official switching on of the Christmas lights happens and is usually done by a local T.V personality followed by an excellent fire works display. If you are feeling peckish there is a selection of food stalls to peruse as well as a variety of different pubs and restaurants within the town itself. For those who have never visited Matlock, it is a picturesque town with plenty of sight seeing set within the beautiful Derbyshire Dales. You will certainly enjoy a drive through this beautiful scenic area in your Derbyshire motorhome hire. For further information on Matlock and the Christmas Fair, please click the blue link below.

Christmas weekend in Matlock
Matlock
Derbyshire

Take your children and the entire family for an enjoyable day out at Conkers. Its an award winning attraction at The Heart of the National Forest, a unique mix of indoor and outdoor experiences to keep you and your family engaged for hours. It was previously known as the National Forest Millennium Discovery Centre and it has over 120 acres of woodland, lakes and gardens that can be explored. If the weather is not good there is plenty to see and do indoors with four zones designed for children and adults of all ages, which also includes the Enchanted Forest Adventure Play area, a simulated Tree Top Walk with a moving bridge through the skies. There is also range of places to eat from the Waters Edge through to the Olive Tree restaurant and coffee lounge and a covered amphitheatre which hosts a range of music events and activities for all the family.  You can park your campervan hire on the site of the old Rawdon colliery at Moira, which was the last deep mine to close in the Coalfields. Conkers is the hub of a whole regeneration of the devastated Midlands Coalfields, at the heart of the emerging National Forest, and is the catalyst for the creation of a wider 1000-acre Forest Park that will be created on this site. The family will find a great deal to do here and it is well worth a visit as part of your campervan hire holiday. Conkers is located five miles from Junction 11 off the M42 near Swadlincote in South Derbyshire.
Conkers
Rawdon Road
nr Swadlincote
S.Derbyshire
DE12 6GA
United Kingdom

Telephone: 01283 216633

Just an hours drive from three major towns( Manchester, Liverpool and Sheffield) lies Crowden Camping and Caravanning Club Site. From the site you are surrounded by spectacular views of the Peak District National Park. If you are keen on wildlife and bird watching remember to pack those binoculars as you might catch a glimpse of falcons, eagles and red kites from the Site. The site is an ideal location for walkers as you are on the end a challenging stretch of the Pennine Way. Club members were heavily involved in the Mass Trespass of Kinder Scout, which celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2007.  If you shared the queens love of the BBC series Last of the Summer Wine then you will enjoy a visit to Holmfirth in the locality. Here at Holfirth you will probably recognise quite a few of the locations used for filming. It is also ideal for tea and cakes as there are several tea rooms here.  A cycle route from Tintwhistle goes to Hadfield, the real “Royston Vasey” from the BBC series The League of Gentlemen. If you fancy a meal out then the pub at Tintwistle, three miles from the campsite, provides a warm welcome for diners. Alternatively you may wish to cook for yourself with locally produced food from the farmers Market at Ashton-under-Lyme. The market is held on the last Sunday of the month. This is an ideal site to visit if you are in the dark peak district with your Derbyshire Motorhome Hire. For information on facilities and booking this site click on the blue text below.

Crowden Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Woodhead Road
Crowden
Glossop
Derbyshire
SK13 1HZ
England

Telephone: 01457 866057 (No calls after 8pm please.)

World famous Denby Pottery is made in Denby, Derbyshire. You can visit the factory shop and purchase factory seconds there.

Take a factory tour or buy high quality Denby seconds. A restaurant is on site. The Visitor Centre is next to the Pottery in a cobbled courtyard with shops, pottery tours, free daily cookery demonstrations and regular events. Easy to Park your motor home but it can get very busy at weekends. Check their website for further information.

The Denby Pottery Company Ltd
Denby
Derbyshire
DE5 8NX
England

Telephone: +44 (0) 1773 740799

Stunning Scenery, that will take your breath away.  Here you can find towering hills, sheer rock faces, swathes of open moorland, and a picturesque reservoir. Dove Stone is the northern gateway to the Peak District National Park in Derbyshire. There are opportunities here for walking, climbing, running, playing, cycling and even sailing. You can also find wildlife, streams, waterfalls and woodland, all set in a spectacular location. The site is open all year round at all times. It’s free admission, but there are charges for car parking. Dogs are allowed anywhere provided they are kept on a lead. Most of this reserve comprises of working sheep farms.  In summer keep a look out for Canada geese which love to breed on the open moor. Dippers race up and down the brooks and streams, and keep an eye out for water voles on the moorland streams. To drive to Dove Stone, go through Greenfield village on the A669 towards Holmfirth. At the mini roundabout, turn left up the hill on to Holmfirth Road A635.Drive 500 m, and turn right onto Bank Lane. Look for the brown signpost for Dove Stone reservoir. Crowden car park is off the A628 Woodhead Road in the Longdendale Valley. Parking is pay-and-display and costs 60 p for two hours or £1.30 all day (in 2011).  There is no height restriction so there are no problems for your Derbyshire Campervan Hire vehicle. For more information on the site, click the blue text below.

Dove Stone
Near Mossley
Greater Manchester
England
OL3 7NE

In Derbyshire with your motor home or camper van? Then you may want to visit Eyam. It is about 30 minutes drive from Sheffield and also from junction 29 of the M1 at Chesterfield and the Hall and Gardens is central in the village. Visit their website for more information.

Eyam Hall
Eyam
Hope Valley
Derbyshire
S32 5QW

Tel: 01433 631976

Eyam Museum is a fascinating place to visit whilst travelling near Derbyshire in a motorhome. Discover the story of the tragic Bubonic Plague which attacked the area in the 17th century. Learn how the village recovered from the disaster and how local industry was affected. The museum has a range of interesting dispays and exhibitions, with plenty of fun activites to keep children entertained.

Eyam Museum
Hawkhill Road
Eyam
Derbyshire
S32 5QP
Telephone & Fax: 01433 631371

This is a Caravan Club Certificated Location (established in 1975) with just places for five motorhomes. Booking well in advanced is essential for this popular camp site as it  is an ideal base to explore the Peak District. Part of the campsite field slopes but it does have wonderful views and the footpath network is adjacent to the site. You can walk into Hope village down a green lane and visit the pubs, cafes, a Spar shop (which is open until 10pm), butcher, greengrocer, delicatessen, garage, hitch ‘n’ hike shop, a Post Office and several other retail outlets. Farfield Farm Campsite is a working Derbyshire farm with plenty of sheep, so dogs are not allowed on the camp site. The campsite has a limited number of hard standing places so request hard standing when making the booking. Your Derbyshire Motorhome Hire is a heavy vehicle with front wheel drive and you may not be able to drive off wet grass when you are ready to leave. There is a chemical waste disposal and you can put on fresh water. The site does not have all the additional facilities that you associate with larger camp sites. To make a booking(Pre-booking is essential) contact Mrs M G Elliott on  Telephone:01433 620640. They request a £10 non-returnable (and non-transferable) deposit for bookings up to one week and an extra £10 deposit per extra week or part of a week). Prices are for 2011 July, and ma y vary. Cheques should be made payable to Mrs M G Elliott and sent to the address below. The hope Valley is an area of spectacular scenery and in sunny weather this is the perfect place for your Derbyshire Motorhome Hire holiday.

Farfield Farm Certificated Location
Aston Lane
Hope
Hope Valley
Derbyshire
S33 6RA
England

Telephone:01433 620640

The farm is open from March to end of October. Described as ‘The Actors Donkey Village’, this sanctuary has a host of famous actors who have either adopted a donkey or sponsored the farm in some way. There is quite an amazing history attached to this venue, as it apparently all began when John and Annie Stirling purchased two desperate donkeys at Chelford Livestock Market on the spur of the moment. They never looked back. After housing their donkeys in their garage, there followed a move to the Pictor Hall Estate and initial renovation by the ‘Anneka Rice’s Challenge’ TV programme. Pictor Hall Estate did not work out as a permanent home so’ with an ever increasing herd the project moved to Wormhill. June Brown the actress made famous for her role as Dot Cotton in Eastenders has since been the trusts president for eleven years. Following more adversity the trust finally settled, with the help of lottery funding, in its present location at Freshfield Farm. Take your Derbyshire Motorhome Hire to visit this remarkable place. With a tearoom recommended by Dame Judi Dench for afternoon or cream teas, the whole family is likely to enjoy the trip. Children particularly, will enjoy the donkeys themselves. Established now for 22 years the Freshfield Donkey Village  is set in the unique panoramic setting of the Derbyshire Peak District.

John and Annie Stirling
The Michael Elliott Trust
Freshfields Farm
Peak Forest
Derbyshire
SK17
8EE

Tel: 01298 79775

Golden Valley Campsite

Coach Road
Ripley
Derbyshire
DE55 4ES
Tel: 01773 513881

24 excellent pitches for caravans and motorhomes, open all year round.

The site has a luxury centrally heated utility block providing free showers and toilets, disabled facilities, laundry room, heated jacuzzi, children’s indoor games room and gym.

Gullivers Theme park at Matlock bath is aimed at 2 to 13 year olds. Lots of rides and attractions sited in a lovely setting. Parking can be a problem for motor homes in Matlock Bath at weekends in the summer. Get there early or go mid week. Visit their website for more information.

Gulliver’s Kingdom
Temple Walk
Matlock Bath
DE4 3PG

Telephone: 01925444888

This site is a haven for walkers, set as it is on the edge of the beautiful Peak District National Park. The site is located with rural views all around with gentle walks for the less active to more challenging climbs in the surrounding hills. Tents do predominate the site. Very recently in 2011 the site has added eighteen hard standing pitches with electric hook ups for motorhomes, no caravans allowed. The route into the site is quite tight through the village and not suitable for towing a caravan, but the average Motorhome will negotiate the route well. No motorhome over 23feet, (approximately 7m.) is allowed. Basic groceries can be purchased from the site shop including free range eggs from a local farm. In the village, The Sportsman pub provides food and serves locally-sourced meat on the menu. There are other pubs too which we haven’t tried or tested yet. The village is a fifteen minute stroll from the campsite down a footpath which is approximately three quarters of a mile away. Here you can find fruit and vegetable stalls, chemist, post office etc. There is also a fish and chip shop, newly opened in the village. There are also some great event weekends e.g. 17th and 18th September there is a local sheep dog trial, then there is crowning the May Queen and Well Dressing at other times in the year. If you want to attend an event then book well in advance for your campsite. This is an extremely popular site and booking your pitch for your Peak District Motorhome Hire well in advance is essential at most times of the year. The site is open from 1st April to 31st October and situated on the banks of the River Sett.

Hayfield Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Kinder Road
Hayfield
High Peak
Derbyshire
SK22 2LE
England

Telephone: 01663 745394

Kedleston Hall, began its journey in 1760. It was the offspring of two like minded Italianate enthusiasts. The 1st Lord Scarsdale, then aged 32 and the Neo-Classical architect Robert Adam. Aged 30 and freshly returned from Italy with a head full of ideas inspired by the ancient world, Kedleston was Adams first major commission and stands today as a testament to his genius for designing an entire project. He took charge of all aspects of the commission from the architecture of the house itself to the interior design details and furnishings; even the landscaping of the parkland. The gilded furniture in the drawing room and the great state bed are said to be amongst the finest pieces designed by Robert Adam during his long and illustrious career. But perhaps Kedlestons most famous inhabitant  was George Nathaniel,Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India. His collection of Eastern gifts, which he received during his time in India provide a spectacular display in the Eastern Museum. One of the highlights of the collection is the ‘peacock’ ball dress worn by Lady Curzon to a spectacular event held during her husband’s term as viceroy of India. The dress is embroidered with thread of metal and jewels on a gold cloth to give it an iridescent sheen. It was widely reported on at the time of her wearing it. Although the house was bequeathed to the National Trust in the 1970’s, the Curzon Family still occupy one of the wings of the property today. If you find yourself near Kedleston in your Derbyshire motorhome hire, be sure you pay it a visit as it is impossible to come away from this spectacular property without feeling steeped in historical and architectural greatness. You may also recognize some of the rooms from the film The Duchess which was shot in part at the hall. For further information, click the blue link below.

Kedleston Hall
Near Quarndon,
Derby,
Derbyshire
DE22 5JH

Telephone: 01332 842191

Mam Tor views from the sumit are not to be missed. Owned by the National Trust, Mam Tor is best approached across the limestone moors from the direction of Peak Forest.From Bakewell, take the B60012 to Calver and Grindleford and continue to Hathersage. Turn left to follow the A6187 up Hope Valley to Castleton, and continue up the Winnats Pass, then turn right at the top. There is a small car park, although if you have bikes on a bike rack, be aware this may not be a secure area to leave your motor home unattended.

Mam Tor
Derbyshire
England

The stunning scenery of High Tor cliffs surround Matlock Bath town. There is a chair lift that takes you to the top of the cliffs with amazing views of the town below. Also souvenir shops, amusement arcades, cafes and other food outlets, and car and coach parks. The main road that runs through the town is split in two parts known as South Parade and North Parade. The town can become a haven for motorcyclists on some sundays.? Arrive early to secure a parking place in the high season.

Matlock Bath?

Melbourne Hall and Gardens is a stately family home that is open every afternoon during August, except for the first 3 Mondays. The gardens are open from 1.30pm till 5.30 and the hall, downstairs only, between 2.00pm and last entry at 4.15pm. Melbourne Hall and Gardens is owned by the descendants of Sir John Coke. The surname has changed 3 times due to inheritance through the female line. This is a comfortable country home in the English tradition. Everything a grand country home should be without loosing that feeling that it is still a living home for the current owners. A wealth of Paintings and furniture from the 17th century to present day are on display. The tour guide will give you a full history of the house and there is also a fully documented souvenir guide. The gardens are relaxing with streams, walks and statues. The Melbourne Hall Tearooms also provide opportunity for food and a welcome drink after your strolls around the property. If you are in the area in your Derbyshire Motorhome hire and enjoy a stroll around peaceful gardens then this is the place to visit.
Melbourne Hall
Church Square
Melbourne
Derbyshire
DE73 8EN

Tel:01332 862502

With its great central location and easy access to both city and countryside, motorhome hire Derby is the ideal choice for your next holiday.

Derby city itself offers an element of history with a modern atmosphere. There are plenty of entertainment and art spaces such as the Quad cinema and the Derby Museum and Art Gallery. Other popular attractions include Ghostly Derby, a selection of walks and events across the city which has come to be known as the most haunted city in the UK, Derby Cathedral, showcasing Bess of Hardwick’s ornate tomb and stunning skyline views from atop its tower, and Pickford’s House Museum, a Georgian exhibition space built by Joseph Pickford.

Travel a little further afield in your motorhome hire Derby and you will find Derbyshire and the beautiful Peak District national park, brimming with walks, nature and wildlife.

There are also several well-known historic houses in the area such as the famous Chatsworth House, Harwick Hall and Haddon Hall.

If you prefer to take your motorhome hire Derby even further you can explore the surrounding counties of Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire or venture North into Yorkshire and Lancashire. With motorhome hire is is so easy to plan a route which satisfies everyones interests and curiosities, proving fun for all the family.

leisure shopping at its best with a 200 seater restaurant & coffee shop and a Fitness and Beauty Centre.

Visit Peak Village in your motor home or campervan if you want some factory outlet shopping whilst traveling in Derbyshire. 1 mile from Chatsworth House car parking. For more information visit the Peak Village outlet Shopping Centre website.

Peak Village Outlet Shopping Centre
Chatsworth Road
Rowsley
Derbyshire
DE4 2JE
England

Tel: 01629 735326

Derbyshire is a delightful county to explore in a motorhome and offers plenty for visitors. One interesting place to visit whilst in the area is Renishaw Hall, a grand house with gardens which dates back to 1625.

The estate encompasses 300 acres and includes 8 acres of famous Italianate gardens. Inside the Hall reveals a luxurious interior and antiques from Chippendale furniture to a portrait by John Sargent.

Renishaw Hall was once host to The Antiques Roadshow and was even featured as a filming location for the BBC production of Pride and Prejudice in 1995.

Renishaw Hall
Renishaw
Sheffield
S21 3WB
Tel 01246 432310
Fax 01246 430760
E-mail: info2@renishaw-hall.co.uk

This lovely Derbyshire stone cottage was originally a local pub or Ale house called the cock and Pynot. Pynot being the local term for a magpie! It was here in this unlikely spot that the seventeenth Century revolution was planned and plotted by three local wealthy noblemen. The Earl of Devonshire from the Chatsworth Estate along with The Earl of Danby and Mr John D’Arcy met here to plan the overthrow of King James 11. Their plotting led to a chain of events that was to see William and Mary of Orange placed in power. This is a small discreet place in which plans were made three hundred years ago that would result in unrest across the nation. It all started here in the village of Whittington. The cottage is still filled with country furniture from the period. They also have a film that visitors can watch that gives more information about these crucial events. Upstairs is an exhibition room with an interesting local displays. The house ois open from April till 25th September and entry in 2012 is currently free. It is only open to the public on fridays, saturdays, sundays and Bank Holidays, from 11am till 4pm, so plan your visit accordingly. If you are traveling from the M1, exit at junction 29 and take the A617 four miles to Chesterfield. Keep in the right hand lane at the roundabout and take exit 4. At the traffic light controlled roundabout near Tesco take the 2nd exit onto the A61. Take the fourth exit again when you reach the Little Chef roundabout. You are now heading towards Eckington on the B6025. Half a mile along this road turn left into Church Street North, then right into the high street. Revolution House will be on your left opposite the Swanick Memorial Hall. Your Derbyshire Motorhome Hire Holiday can be made more interesting by adding these historical landmarks to your places to visit. For more information click the blue text for the link below.

Revolution House
High Street
Old Whittington
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 9JZ

Telephone 01246 345727

Sharing a car park with the Clock Warehouse Pub in Shardlow. Run by volunteers, check their website for opening times.

If you visit Shardlow let us know what you think about the centre and the village.

Shardlow Heritage Centre
Canal Bank
Shardlow
Derbyshire
DE72 2GL

Derbyshire and the Peak District are fantastic parts of the UK to explore by motorhome. Whilst in the area Sudbury Hall has much to offer visitors. Sudbury Hall is a 17th century house famous for its lavishly decorated interior. Other notable features are the limewood carving and the Great STaircase- named as the finest in England. Located within the hall is the much loved Museum of Childhood with plenty to enjoy by adults and children alike.

Sudbury Hall was even used as a filming location for several period dramas such as the 2005 film Pride and Prejudice and the 2006 television series Jane Eyre.

Sudbury Hall
Sudbury
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 5HT
01283 585305 (Infoline)

Motorsport racing at its best is being held at Donington Park on the 18th and 19th June. If you are an enthusiast then you won’t want to miss a minute of this exhilarating weekend as famous names battle it out for a place on the rostrum. The best way to see everything and be part of the action is to Hire a midlands Motorhome for the weekend. There are plenty to choose from in the locality and you can stay close to the event and have all your home comforts at hand. An adult weekend ticket costs approximately £30 and a grandstand ticket is an optional extra. For more information regarding this event click on the blue text for Donington Park. This is one of many motorsport events held at Donington Park that you can enjoy as part of a luxury Midland Motorhome Hire holiday.

Donington Park Racing Ltd
Castle Donington
Derby
DE74 2RP

Sutton Scarsdale Hall is a ruined stately home in Sutton Scarsdale, just outside Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Worth a trip in your Motorhome to see this former Georgian mansion with gardens, it was built in 1724 to the designs of Francis Smith. It has been roofless since about 1920 when parts of the building were dismantled and sold, some shipped to the USA.

Between Chesterfield and Bolsover,
1 1/2 miles S of Arkwright Town
(OS Map 120, ref S 442689)

The Bakewell Tart & Coffee House sells the original Bakewell tart. We thought it truly scrumptous.
You can also post them to your friends. Worth a visit if you are in Bakewell. Check out their website for more information.

The Bakewell Tart and Coffee House
Matlock Street
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1EE
England

Telephone: 01629 814692

On Sunday 5th June 2011 from 11am to 5pm. Chaddesden Park is hosting a free music and entertainment festival called The Big One. This used to be called the Chaddesden Carnival and attracted huge crowds. The Big One promises to be better still and if you are in Derbyshire on 5th June with your family or friends it may well be worth including this event as a highlight for your Midlands Motorhome Hire trip. Join in the fun! The festival includes various dance displays, dog shows, falconry displays, climbing wall and a car boot sale and of course, lots of stalls. Fancy dress parades will take place started at various venues and all arriving at the park. The Big One should be quite an occasion, lets hope the weather is fine! There is also a new community café at Chaddeston Park run by volunteers. Take care parking your Midlands Motorhome Hire as you are generally longer than other vehicles, so allow plenty of space all around if possible. Chaddesden Park is located off Nottingham road, via Chaddesden Lane, to Marine Drive, where there is a car park.

Chaddesden Park
Chaddesden
Derby
DE21 6LN

Take a stunning journey in a cable car, with fantastic views over Matlock Bath. Reach the top and follow the guide underground to spectacular caves. Then you can explore 60 acres of Wooded hillside or have a coffee or meal in their restaurant. Not to be missed if you are in the area. Visit their website for more information.

The Heights of Abraham
Matlock Bath
Derbyshire
DE4 3PD
England

Telephone: 01629 582365

Maps, photographs, the history of Glossop, tourist information and an art and exhibition gallery. Check out their website for more information.

The Heritage Centre
Bank House
Henry Street
Glossop
Derbyshire
SK13 8BW
England

The Pauper’s Path is a brand new folk opera by Mick Ryan celebrating the amazing resilience of ordinary people who get into dire financial circumstances. This is an outdoor performance held in the stableyard of Sudbury Hall on Friday, 08 July 2011 7pm – 9:30 pm. The gates will Gates open: 5pm with last admission time: 6.45pm, Adult £8, Concession £4. Booking tickets for this event is essential well in advance. Tickets are available Tel; 01283 585337 or can also be bought online from Southwell Folk Festival. The opera was commissioned by The Gate to Southwell Folk Festival in association with the National Trust. (The gate to Southwell Folk Festival is held annually in a field adjacent to Southwell Workhouse.) The Workhouse may well have inspired the writers of this piece, as it tells the stories of seven people forced by circumstance to enter the dreaded workhouse of the 19th century. Finally they escape its clutches so it does have an uplifting ending. If you are on holiday in your Derbyshire Motorhome hire take along your freestanding chairs from your garage storage area in the Motorhome. You will need to wrap up warm and take a blanket as sitting out in the evening can get chilly! Sudbury Hall is worth a visit during the day time too. With so much to see in the area you can make this musical evening one of the highlights of your Derbyshire Motorhome Hire trip.

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood
Sudbury
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 5HT

Telephone: 01283 585305

Travel in your motorhome to see all the action of 3 competitive stage rally events at Chatsworth, over the weekend of september 29th/30th 2007. The organisers advertise special stage action, motor sport exhibitions and retail outlets, displays, Rally Car Clubs, One make Car Clubs, Cruising Clubs and much more. For tickets and more information about this event visit the Rally Show website.

The Rally Show
Chatsworth Park
Bakewell
DE45 1PP
Derbyshire
England

The Story of Wirksworth from past to present times, in what was an old silk and velvet mill.

Wirksworth Heritage Centre
Crown Yard
Wirksworth
Derbyshire
DE4 4ET
England

Telephone: 01629 825225