Local historic market towns - Cromford, Wirksworth, Matlock, Bakewell, Ashbourne, Chesterfield.
Country Homes - Chatsworth, Haddon Hall, Kedleston Hall.
Activity centres - Alton Towers , Gullivers Kingdom, Heights of Abraham, tramway museum.
Historic Mills - Arkwright/Masson/Strutt - John Smedley factory outlet.
Traditional shops - Butchers at Holloway.
Walking and cycling - Cromford Canal , Tissington trail, Middleton top - (ability to cycle within 7 miles of Buxton without gong on public roads).
Local activities - fishing - half mile of River Derwent owned by Merebrook well stocked with Brown and Rainbow Trout, Grayling, Barbell, Chub and Dace.
Birdwatching - abundant birdwatching on and close to the park.
Local country pubs - two within walking distance - many others in the area with fine dining at Riber Hall and The Peacock at Rowsley.
Several local golf courses at Matlock, Ashbourne, Duffield and Breadsall
Health spa and swimming pools at Matlock, Wirksworth and Breadsall.