• 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.
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