Lovely Local Indie
Just into the Nottinghamshire border, nestled in Sherwood Forest, is the iconic Welbeck Estate. Spanning 15,000 acres, seeped in history and with an impeccable reputation within the foodie community, Welbeck – and particularly the Harley Café – has become one of my favourite places to visit over the last couple of years. So far, I’ve […]
[AD] Here’s my seasonal take on Derbyshire dining. Hospitality industry news, exciting new openings and my personal foodie highlights as a Derbyshire blogger and food writer. Some of what’s included here is the result my freelance work, affiliate links or the occasional gifted invite, but all views are my own. Industry News The Cavendish Hotel […]
AD – The historic market town of Chesterfield is famed for its outdoor market (one of the largest in the country, and currently enjoying a well deserved glow-up), cobbled medieval alleyways and infamous crooked spire. As the second largest town in Derbyshire, and recently named one of The Guardian’s “happiest places to live” there’s plenty […]
AD We recently enjoyed a wonderful stay at The Old Toffee Shop, a delightful holiday cottage in the pretty Peak District village of Tideswell. The charming stone building dating back to 1881 has been lovingly restored and refurbished into luxurious self-catering accommodation, sleeping four. Entry is via the beautifully planted, sunny courtyard garden (which was […]
[AD]. Here’s my seasonal take on eating out in Derbyshire. Hospitality industry news, exciting new openings and my personal foodie highlights as a Derbyshire blogger. Some of what’s included here is the result of gifted PR invites and of my freelance work, but all views are my own. Industry News Tourism Awards The prestigious Taste […]
AD – The Cupola is a new independent café/restaurant and visitor centre set in Stoney Middleton in the Peak District. The purpose built and fully accessible building is inspired by the rich history of the former smelting mill, ‘The Lord’s Cupola,’ which stood on this site in the 1700s. The same team also offer luxury […]
AD – I’m delighted to be collaborating with Visit Peak District to bring you this guide to the best pubs in the Peak District. Britain’s first national park, with its rugged scenery much loved by hikers, cyclists and tourists from across the globe, plays host to a rich diversity of country pubs. From historic village […]
[AD] Elder is a brand new wine and cocktail bar in Chesterfield town centre. It’s beautifully aesthetic, and brought to us by the brilliant Bottle & Thyme team. Coffee shop by day and bar by night, there’s a bijou menu focused on cheese… what’s not to love? The backstory of Elder Elder is based in […]
The best events and what’s on in Derbyshire, the Peak District in 2025. Whether you’re looking to immerse yourself in live music, indulge in the best foodie events or want to know the must-see exhibitions and artisan markets, this is for you! There’s always lots of free events – and most (but not all) listings […]
Whether it’s being knee-deep in post-Christmas overdrafts, the bite of the cost of living crisis or you’re just wanting to save some pennies., lots of us are looking to save money this January. Whether you can’t resist a discount or just want an excuse to try somewhere new – here’s my round up of the […]