Local Attractions !
Staying at Nesfield Cottage on the edge of the Peak District will mean you're never short of something to do. Whatever the season the countryside is picturesque and inviting there are wonderful places to visit so why not explore some of the region's rich heritage?
Local attractions include a number of stunning stately homes such as Chatsworth, set in its own beautifully landscaped park and Hardwick Hall, a magnificent Elizabethan mansion built by Bess of Hardwick renowned for its tapestries. Alternatively visit the medieval Haddon Hall or Tissington Hall, all surrounded by enchanting gardens. Click on the picture for links to the websites.
The region has a rich industrial heritage and this can be seen at the Peak District Mining Museum or at Chesterfield's own museum.
Arkwrights Cromford Mill, the first successful water powered cotton spinning mill, part of the Derwent Valley World Heritage site is a really interesting place to visit and is accessible by car from Nesfield Cottage.
As well as the choice of outdoor pursuits available in the area, other attractions include some great cities as well. Sheffield with its galleries, shops, theatres and restaurants and Meadowhall shopping mall are approximately 30mins drive away and Chesterfield is close by. There is a big open air market there on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays with a flea market every Thursday. Farmers Markets are held once a month. The famous Crooked Spire has to be seen to be believed.
Nesfield Cottage Bed and Breakfast is near to Bakewell, which is a lovely place to visit with its pudding shops and beautiful riverside promenade. (Don’t forget to take some bread to feed the ducks!) There are many fascinating walks from there either along the river or up on the hills. You could combine a trip to Bakewell with a visit to Chatsworth’s farm shops and delicatessen for some delicious souvenirs! Nottingham is only a half hour's drive away and would make a good day's excursion, Peak Village Rowsley is a pleasant day out and the designer outlet McArthur Glen is a short trip away and has some great bargains! There really is something for everyone.
Just up the road from Nesfield Cottage, Barlow Village is placed right on the edge of the Peak District in North East Derbyshire and is famous for its Well Dressings, (which are done using whole flower heads) and Carnival Parade. This is one of the highlights of the year along with the village panto in February and the Barlow Prom in June. It is a quiet country village with plenty of good local pubs serving meals, a cafe and gift shop and the well known Barlow Trout fisheries nearby.
Visit the Barlow website for more information
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