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[AD – PR invite] I was recently invited to review the autumn menu at Bank House Hathersage. Somehow I hadn’t ever been to this stylish, award winning restaurant and cocktail bar. I’ve only ever heard good things about it, and whenever I’ve walked past it’s been bustlingly busy, so I was very much looking forward […]
[AD – PR invite] I remember an argument I had with a previous colleague about whether the theatre was better than cinema. He wouldn’t be convinced that the presence of the players on stage trumped any CGI but I stand by it- The Chatsworth Players immersed me in the world in way that the just […]
[AD*] Shop small and local this Christmas with this Derbyshire Christmas Gift Guide comprising of only lovely, local, independent brands. This year, I’ve separated the guide into this one, which is shoppable online – and a separate blog post which details some of the loveliest places to shop in person. If you are wanting the […]
Post by guest writer, Charlotte A Taylor, follow her on Instagram Hathersage is firmly establishing itself as a foodie base for the Peaks. It’s on the way to north Derbyshire’s most stunning locations so makes a perfect pit-stop for a pre-walk coffee and breakfast, or equally lunch after a morning hike. In the heart of […]
For an up-to-date guide to the best festive events, please read Derbyshire Christmas Events 2023. More 2023 Derbyshire events here – or check out more festive content below. Sign up to the Lovely Local Indie newsletter for exclusive offers and discounts at Derbyshire’s most fabulous independents.
Last week I fell in love with the Chakra Lounge. Situated in a gorgeous old building on Rutland Square, the Chakra Lounge brings some seriously boujee vibes to Bakewell. We adored the fresh, contemporary Indo-Western, vegetarian menu. Described as a lounge café, there’s a relaxed, laid back vibe. Grab one of the books from the […]
Here’s everything you need to know about Christmas at Chatsworth House, Gardens and Christmas Market in 2022. Click HERE for the 2023 guide to Chatsworth at Christmas. Thank you to the Chatsworth press team for the information and photos of previous years. I’m not going to share too many of the details (no spoilers here […]
[AD] As part of my previous collaboration with Chatsworth Kitchen, we were gifted family tickets to Chatsworth and finally put these to good use this weekend with a lovely day out exploring the gardens, farmyard and playground as a family. I have visited Chatsworth numerous times over the years. It’s probably my favourite place on […]
It’s rare that a place ticks everybody’s box (well probably not my grandparents’!) but the Brewery Tap at Thornbridge Brewery in Bakewell does just that. If you’ve got someone in your group who likes the kind of craft beer that is so rightly becoming mainstream then Thornbridge is definitely worth a visit. Alongside the regulars […]
Please see the updated guide to 2023 Halloween events HERE. Please see the updated guide to 2023 Halloween events HERE. Click here for the best pumpkin patches in Derbyshire Click here for 40 Things to do in Derbyshire for families