Take a break this year at Breach Farm, an ideal location for either a relaxing or active holiday.
The Derbyshire Dales Small stone built villages nestling in a green rolling landscape, the bustling market towns of Ashbourne with its Georgian Streets, cobbled yards and antique shops.  Bakewell with the river Wye meandering through and of course its famous puddings, historic Wirksworth and the Victorian Spa town of Matlock, all surrounded by beautiful scenery. Peak District National Park Explore the leafy limestone dales of the White Peak, the most famous of which is Dovedale, and the wide open spaces of the gritstone moors of the Dark Peak, both wonderful walking country.  From the mysterious Megalithic stone circles at Arbor Low and Stanton Moor,to the humps and hollows left by the 18th century lead miners, imprints left by former generations, and of course mile after mile of drystone walling. Staffordshire Moorlands Heather moorland and rough grazing surround  ‘The Roaches’ an area that attracts climbers and walkers from all over the country. Stone built villages like Warslow, Butterton and Wetton, huddle beneath the Moors.  Longnor with its cobbled Market place sits high on the ridge between the Upper Dove and Manifold Valley.  The Manifold Track is popular with riders and cyclists.  High Peak Within a few short miles you can be transported from the elegant Spa town of Buxton with its Georgian architecture and wonderful Opera House, to the peaty moors of Kinder Scout and Bleaklow, some of the wildest walking country in England.  The highest point in the Peak District is Kinder Scout, and the Start of the Pennine Way is at Edale.   Carsington Water and Visitors Centre (tel. No 01629 540478) Carsington Water has something for everybody, Sailing, Windsurfing, Canoeing, Cycle trails (around the water 8 miles)Most equipment can be hired.  Fly-fishing for brown trout. Lovely walks and excellent bird watching facilities. Super children’s play area, and a restaurant overlooking the water. Historic Houses We are spoilt in having such a wonderful treasures and wonderful gardens, to medieval Haddon Hall with its romantic rose garden – a must in summer. The National Trust properties of Calke Abbey, Kedleston Hall and Hardwick Hall, also the English Heritage ‘s Bolsover Castle. Not forgetting the smaller Tissington and Eyam halls both standing in very pretty villages, and worth a visit. Attractions for young and old National Tramway Museum, Crich  -  Nostalgic tram rides and many more attractions.Alton Towers  - The countries leading leisure park.Castletons Blue John Cavern’s  - All the caverns worth a visit. Midlands Railway Centre. Ripley  - Ride the steam engines explore the engine sheds. Arkwrights Mill. Cromford.  -  Visitor Centre, craft shop and canal. Heights of Abraham. Matlock Bath  - Cable car ride, Nature trail and cavern. Gullivers Kingdom. Matlock Bath  - Amusement park for younger children. Chatsworth Farmyard and Adventure Playground. Chatsworth House. National Stone Centre. Wirksworth - The story of stone and exhibition. Cycle Hire  -  Middleton  Top, Parsley Hay, Waterhouses  and Ashbourne all on the High Peak Trail. Also cycle hire at Carsington Water. Horse riding and golfing facilities are both available locally. During the summer months there are local agricultural shows to visit.  Also the unique Derbyshire custom of Well Dressing is celebrated in the surrounding area.There are lots of attractive villages, local pubs and restaurants to discover and enjoy in the locality.
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