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[AD] Hidden gems, iconic landmarks and lots of free things to do… I’ve teamed up with Visit Erewash to highlight some of the area’s best kept secrets for fun days out exploring. There’s also plenty of exceptionally good eateries, from decadent fine dining to cosy pubs and tucked away tearooms, perfectly situated for refuelling after […]
[AD] Wild & Other is an exciting rewilding venture dedicated to creating spaces for nature, wonder and rest. Enjoy a restorative, rejuvenating stay in one of their beautiful, sustainable holiday cottages, set in rolling countryside, specifically managed to increase biodiversity. Derbyshire rewilding project Wild & Other’s first flagship location is at Cow Close Farm in […]
[AD] By HeatherMay is a small, family-run business based in Ripley in Amber Valley, Derbyshire. The mother daughter team hand craft quality home fragrance products such as candles, wax melts, reed diffusers, oils and fragrance hangers – and hosts fun and friendly creative workshops. By HeatherMay offers an enriching, engaging experience. The gift shop and […]
Dishing up my monthly column of local hospitality news and my personal diary as a Derbyshire food blogger. New Champagne Terrace at Fischer’s at Baslow Hall My favourite fine dining restaurant and multi-award-winning boutique country house hotel, Fischer’s at Baslow Hall has just opened a gorgeous new champagne terrace. With stunning views over their manicured […]
AD – Pub Tours offer a chauffeur driven, expert-led tour to “taste, experience and be educated on the authenticity, history and culture of six unique pubs in the Peak District”. The multi-award-winning business is dedicated to celebrating pub culture in all its varying forms, and deliberately selects a range of different range establishments on each […]
Sette Coffee is now closed – in its place is Little Gem Coffee and Cake. AD – Despite being firmly tucked away, this little gem of a coffee shop has quickly established itself on the rotation of serious coffee lovers. Sette Coffee in Clay Cross in North East Derbyshire has garnered a great reputation for […]
[AD] I was invited by the team to visit the refreshed Chatsworth Farm Shop. I was already a huge fan of this place so was interested to see what had changed at this veritable foodie paradise. Fresh new feel Originally established by Duchess Deborah in 1977, Chatsworth Farm Shop has recently enjoyed a refurbishment led […]
Dishing up my monthly column of local hospitality news… admittedly very late this month. What can I say? It’s been BUSY. [AD – contains references to paid partnerships, gifted invites and my freelance work – although opinions are my own] Industry News The month started with a glittering awards ceremony at the Museum of Making […]
Looking for family friendly days out in the Easter school holidays? Look no further! Here’s my curated guide to the best of Derbyshire this Easter. From egg hunts to meeting the Easter bunny, fluffy chicks, newborn lambs and plenty of chocolate! Here’s Derbyshire best Easter events, adventures and activities. For most Derbyshire schools, the Easter […]
AD – North East Derbyshire District Council has launched its first ever Food and Drink Trail to showcase the diverse and delicious offering from passionate producers, fabulous farm shops and the region’s best restaurants, cafés and tearooms. The exciting project is being led with help from four highly skilled and experienced ambassadors: renowned chef Chris […]