A Warm Welcome to your Holiday in Derbyshire.

Our holiday properties are either close to the River Derwent, (a World Heritage Site) in the heart of the Amber Valley, just on the southern fringes of The Peak District National Park, or on the shores of Carsington Water in the Derbyshire Dales.

Whatever your age or interest, whether you have just a few hours or time to linger, we feel sure you will find something to please in Derbyshire. We are proud of our heritage and it is here that you can experience the landscape and architectural treasures that cradled the birth of Britain's industrial revolution. Many of our famous residents played important parts in the development of this Country. At the National Tramway Museum we have one of the world's largest collections of restored trams whilst the Midland Railway centre has an interesting and varied railway collection.

Looking for a bargain? Then there are numerous factory shops situated in the area. Watch others at work at Denby Pottery Visitors Centre, then try your hand at the skills you have witnessed. Perhaps you would rather explore our towns and lovely stone villages, all with something of interest to offer.

Chatsworth, Kedleston, where The Duchess has been filmed, Sudbury and Haddon Hall, where Jane Eyre was filmed in the recent television series, are some of the many historic buildings to explore. You will have a wide selection of historic buildings to choose from and they are all set in unspoilt countryside.

Meanwhile, tranquil parks and gardens encourage you to relax and enjoy the serenity, whilst if you visit Lea Rhododendron Gardens you will be greeted by one of the most glorious displays of colour to be found anywhere in Britain. At Belper River Gardens you can hire a boat or take a trip on the River Cruiser, then enjoy the superb visitor centre in the nearby historic Strutt’s North Mill. For those looking for excitement, one of the Country’s leading theme parks Alton Towers is just 35 mins drive. From Somersal Herbert additional places to visit are Drayton Manor Park, Snowdome at Tamworth, Waterworld and the Potteries at Stoke on Trent, Cannock Chase and Shugborough Hall. Just when you begin to think you’ve seen everything there is to see, you’ll discover there is so much more!

A Little Further Afield? ...

CARSINGTON WATER - has many watersports, fishing and boating facilities. There are also walking and cycle trails. Tel No: 01629 540478

Wildlife centre near Wirksworth, which is also the home of the National Stone

Centre..

DOVEDALE, HARTINGTON, MILLER'S DALE, MONSAL HEAD - all of these famed

limestone dales, and more, with superb walking and lovely stone villages, are near at hand..   

ASHBOURNE, BAKEWELL, BUXTON - fascinating market towns with quaint shops, antiques and historic buildings and don't forget...

MATLOCK BATH - with Gulliver's Kingdom and the Cable Cars, just 10 minutes up the A6 from Belper..

ALTON TOWERS  The nation's favourite theme park, and under 20 miles away!

PLUS: nationally famous CLIMBING at Matlock Bath (High Tor and Wildcat) at CURBAR, FROGATT and STANAGE EDGES, and CAVING in and around Matlock and in the famed Castleton area (show-caves, too!).      

Plan your outdoor activities with Escape Tel No: 07000 4372273

Enjoy as much as you can - and there's always more to see on your next holiday with us!   See our page of helpful web-site links elsewhere on thios web site for a wealth of on-line Tourist and Visitor Web Site information on our beautiful area, or call our splendid Ripley Tourist Information centre on 01773 841488.

Restaurants near Belper, Milford & Ambergate-

The River Garden Cantonese Restaurant: Also situated on Bridge Street, Belper,  a  really  up-market “Cantonese-Style” chinese Restaurant. Also does a good take-away! (Tel.Belper 822468).

The  Blue-Bell  Restaurant  and  Inn,  Farnah Green:  Very nice restaurant  adjoining  an  elegant  pub, (Tel.Belper 826495). 

The Taj of Belper is a new Indian take-away on Bridge Street Belper, opposite the Duke of Devonshire and close to the Old Chapel – they deliver – tel 01773 880537.

The Fisherman’s Rest, Broadholme, just 2 miles north of Belper:  A good kids-friendly family pub, good food, play area etc – Tel 01773 825518

The Bulls Head is a good restaurant at Belper Lane End where you need to book. Or The Hanging Gate on the Ashbourne Rd where you just turn up for a table.

The Black Swan Idridgehay DE56 2SG 01773 550249 www.theblackswan.co.uk

The Strutt Arms (varied reasonably priced) & Mill House (family restaurant – child friendly) – Over the bridge from the Ebenezer Chapel.

The New Inn quarter of a mile from the Ebenezer Chapel towards Belper.   Tel  01773 822338.    Good quality food.

The Talbot , Belper has a fine restaurant attached..

The Bulls Head is a good restaurant at Belper Lane End where you need to book. Or The Hanging Gate on the Ashbourne Rd where you just turn up for a table.

The Holly Bush – Makeney Rd Tel 01332 841729

The Hurt Arms pub serving food and the Chinese Oriental Palace can be both found on the A6 at Ambergate.

On-line Tourist Information pages:

www.visitpeakdistrict.com or www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk

 For information on  Amber Valley, visit   http://www.ambervalley.gov.uk/Tourism/toufron.htm

The information site for  Belper is at  http://www.belperonline.org.uk/

BOOKINGS LINE: 01332 840564 FAX: 01773 825573

email: ann.wayne @derbyshire-holidays.com

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