Activities
Within 5 miles of Carsington
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- Relax and enjoy the views from Breach Farm
- Walk or cycle the trail around Carsington Water (8 miles)
- Visit the ancient market town of Wirksworth. Explore The Dale with all its secret passages, and discover The Star Disc.
- Walk over the hill for a pint in the Old Gate Inn Brassington
- Try windsurfing or canoeing on Carsington Water. Let the children explore the play area and then go for an ice cream or cream tea.
- Catch a train on the recently restored Ecclesbourne Valley Railway in Wirksworth (sometimes a Steam train ) or book a day to drive the engine
- Enjoy a Meal or a pint in The Miners Arms in Carsington
- Visit the Northern Lights Cinema in Wirksworth, independent, quirky, plus bar and food = delightful
- Hire a boat on Carsington Water – maybe catch a trout
- Explore Hopton Hall’s garden – snowdrops in the spring, roses in the summer.
- Have a day cycling on the High Peak Trail
- Stroll along by Cromford Canal to the steam driven pump house. March to October canal boat trips available.
- Pass the hours in Scarthin Books in Cromford, a traditional book shop
- White Peak Distillery home of Shinning Cliffs Gin for a tour, taste or buy.
- Skip over the stepping stones at Dovedale
- Browse the Antique shops in Church Street Ashbourne
- The Artisan Bar, Ashbourne- lovely little bar, great selections of real ale and gins.
- Visit The Barley Mow Pub at Kirk Ireton. One of the finest unspoilt pubs in England.
- Selection of independent shops –especially for the girls (if needed on a wet day)
- Visit charming Tissington village and its tea room.
- Dare yourself to try the rides at Alton Towers
- Wander by the river at the National Trusts Ilam Hall
- Call in at the Cheese shop Hartington and sample the wide variety of cheeses
- Hire a bike at Waterhouse’s (Browns Farm) for a traffic free ride along the Manifold Valley
A Little further Afield
- Pooles Cavern (near Buxton) vast limestone caverns plus home to Go Ape
- Go to Bakewell and enjoy a taste of an original Bakewell Pudding
- Explore the National Trusts Calke Abbey – the house time forgot
- Spend a day riding the trams at Crich Tramway Museum
- Call in at the market town of Leek, buy some oat cakes and discover the Butter market.
- Cycle through the tunnels on the Monsal Trail
- Marvel at Chatsworth – a must for the House, Gardens, Grounds, Restaurants, Farm Shop, Farmyard and Adventure Playground
- Monday is Market Day in Bakewell – traditional market and livestock
- History comes to life exploring the World Heritage Sites along the Derwent Valley Mills Trail, plus Cromford Canal with its steam driven pump House.
- Dare yourself to try the rides at Alton Towers
- Enjoy an evening’s entertainment at Buxtons wonderful Opera House
- Roam the Dark Peaks
- Try Buxtons spa water in the Crescent
- Sudbury Hall (National Trust) for the Museum of Childhood Exhibition of toys through the years, many hands on toys to try.
- Ride the cable cars in Matlock Bath
- Discover the tranquillity of Lathkill Dale
- Take a boat down the Speedwell Cavern at Castleton
- Wander Medieval Haddon Hall with its scented Elizabethan gardens
- Ashbourne Shrovetide football – madness in the streets
- Raft race at Matlock Bath on Boxing Day
- Derbyshires Famous Well Dressings from May to September
- Wirksworth Art and Architecture Festival in September
- The world famous Bonsall Hen races on the 1st Saturday in August
- Enjoy a day at Ashbourne Show in August
- Visit Buxton International Festival in July
- The Y Not music festival at Pikehall in August