Attractions Driving within a short driving distance (say 20 miles)
Middleton Top Engine House
Silk Museum – Macclesfield
Old House Museum – Bakewell
Crich Tramway Museum and Village
Holmfirth – Last of the Summer Wine
Trafford Centre – Manchester
Hat Museum – Stockport
Stapeley Water Gardens
Dunge Valley Hidden Gardens – Stockport
Peak District Mining Museum
Riber Castle Wildlife Park
Sir Richard Arkwrights Textile Museum
Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Factory
Peak District Mining Museum
Wind in the Willows Peak Village, Rowsley
Peaks, Moors and surrounding Countryside (within 15 miles)
Millers Dale
Monsal Dale
Thors Cavern
Manifold Valley
Kinder Scout
+ many more too many to list.
Other Local Activities
Many Pubs & Restaurants
Dinghy Sailing Clubs Carsington Reservoir
Peak Cycle Hire (01629 816200)
Mountaineering Clubs
Buxton Billiards Club
Beyond The Edge – Climbing
Northfield Farm Riding & Trekking Centre
Buxton Model Boat Club
Meets on Sundays in the Pavilion Gardens at the large lake – attracts many spectators. See website
Smithys Cottage, Buxton, Peak District 