The Peak District – Chatsworth & Buxton

Buxton • Chatsworth House • Bakewell • Heights of Abraham • Peak Rail • Matlock Bath • Ilam • Dovedale

Chatsworth House

2022

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2023

Your tour includes

• Four nights in four-star accommodation • The services of our experienced and insightful tour manager

(B) Daily Breakfast, (D) 4 Dinners Prices are per person. For departure dates, prices and flights, please call or visit our website.

YOUR EXPERIENCES • Guided tour of Buxton • 4 visits including the Heights of

Abraham, Chatsworth House and gardens, Bakewell and Ilam Park, and a journey on the Peak Railway line • Enjoy afternoon tea at Ilam Park

During November and December this tour has a slightly different itinerary for our winter departures – please see website for details.

Experience the best of the Peak District, embracing the history, heritage and scenery that comprises the heart of Derbyshire. From a base in the spa town Buxton, we visit iconic stately homes, take nostalgic rail journeys and walk in unspoilt countryside, as well as visiting Bakewell, Matlock Bath and Dovedale.

Your itinerary

DAY 1 – Arrival in Buxton & Guided Tour

This afternoon, on a guided walking tour of Buxton, discover the Recency architecture, Georgian terraces and Victorian attractions. We’ll see the Buxton Opera House, Pavilion Gardens and Devonshire Dome, which was once the largest unsupported dome in Europe, built in 1779. (D) + Included Experience – Guided walking tour of Buxton

DAY 2 – Chatsworth House & Bakewell

We journey through lush Derbyshire countryside to the impressive Chatsworth House. With its grand state rooms and opulent halls there’ll be plenty to explore inside, as well as acres of rolling parkland. We then continue to nearby Bakewell for lunch and free time. Located on the banks of the river Wye, this is a pleasant place for a relaxing stroll with its pretty stone buildings and arched medieval bridge. (B,D) + Included Experiences – Visits to Chatsworth House and Bakewell

DAY 3 – Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath & the Peak Rail

This morning we drive to Matlock Bath for a cable car journey to the Heights of Abraham, soaring over a deep limestone gorge in the Derwent Valley. At the top, there is a hilltop park as well as famous caverns set within 60 acres of woodland, with cafés and a restaurant. You will also have the opportunity to take the cable car back down to Matlock Bath, which has been popular since the late 17th century when the spa waters were discovered. If you’re a railway enthusiast, you’ll be looking forward to boarding the heritage Peak Railway. This beautifully restored section of the former Midland Railway stretches 4 miles from Matlock to Rowsley and has a truly nostalgic feel. (B,D) + Included Experiences – Visits to the Heights of Abraham and Matlock Bath; journey on the Peak Railway

DAY 4 – Ilam Park, Dovedale & Afternoon Tea

As we reach the delightful village of Ilam, notice the Alpine-style cottages before heading to Ilam Park to explore. A wonderful background of lush green hills surround the Tudor Gothic Hall. Then we head to the famous stepping stones of Dovedale. We walk along the river Dove to the Dovedale Nature Reserve, ambling through ancient ash woodland, wildflower-rich grassland and seeing river wildlife. Our wonderful walk is rounded off with a well-deserved afternoon tea overlooking the beautiful countryside. We return to Buxton in the afternoon with more time to explore this elegant spa town. (B,D) + Included Experiences – Visits to Ilam Park and Dovedale walk with afternoon tea

DAY 5 – Return home

After breakfast, perhaps take a stroll around the Pavilion Gardens or book in at a local thermal spa before returning home with delightful memories of Derbyshire. (B)

Our hand-picked hotel

As this is a single-centre tour, we stay at the same hand-picked hotel in Buxton for 4 nights, with breakfast and 4 dinners. Lee Wood Hotel HHHH

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