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For both Derbyshire residents and visitors alike, Chatsworth House at Christmas time is the pinnacle of our festive calendars. Chatsworth have just announced their plans for the 2023 season. Following the popularity of a similar blog post I wrote last year, I know how much you love to read about the Chatsworth festivities! Here’s everything […]
Read on for a roundup of the spookiest Halloween events in Derbyshire this October 2023 half term. Typically, the October half term in Derbyshire schools runs from Saturday 28th October 2023 to Sunday 5th October 2023 – but do check directly with your own school as holidays and INSET days can vary from school to school. […]
[AD] The Peacock at Rowsley is a beautiful, historic boutique hotel. Located in the pretty village of Rowsley on the outskirts of Bakewell, the hotel is superbly situated for exploring the Peak District National Park. Part of the Haddon Estate, The Peacock is close to both Haddon Hall and Chatsworth House, two magnificent tourist attractions. […]
Here’s a round up of the best places to eat out with children, the best deals – and where kids can eat free in Derby and Derbyshire during the school holiday this summer in 2023. Eating out with kids can be a bit of an adventure at the best of times, so deals like this, […]
Family friendly, school holiday activities to keep the kids entertained over the 2023 summer holidays in Derbyshire Schools out for summer! Keeping the kids entertained over the six weeks can feel like hard work. Banish cries of “I’m bored…” with this handy guide to some of the best things to do with kids this summer […]
It’s not often I write a review after such a brief visit but I was so blown away by the quality of the ice cream at Tagg Lane Dairy that it absolutely deserves a spot on the blog. I’m not actually a massive fan of ice cream – but the Italian style artisan gelato here […]
[AD – contains affiliate links] This is my ultimate guide to the best hotels in Derbyshire – from luxurious boltholes and the best boutique hotels to some glorious cosy pubs with rooms… Born in Derby, I’ve known this area all my life – I’ve lived in the county for the last twenty years and have […]
The majestic Chatsworth House and Gardens officially re-open today, Saturday 18th March with a breath-taking new exhibition, ‘Mirror Mirror: Reflections on Design at Chatsworth’. Featuring commissioned works by 16 contemporary, world renowned designers, the exhibition will be on display throughout the house and garden until October. Co-curated by Alex Hodby, Senior Curator of Programme at Chatsworth, […]
When it feels a very long way until payday, most of us are looking for free or cheap activities. The vast majority of these are outside – so wrap up warm. Here’s my edit of fabulous free things to do in Derbyshire this January. I originally wrote a version of this post last year – […]
10 Things to do in Derbyshire between Christmas and New Year Chrimbo Limbo (or Twixmas if you insist) is that funny old time in between Christmas and New Year when the days all merge into one. Starting to feel like a pig in a blanket? Going a bit stir-crazy with cabin fever? Here’s some suggestions […]