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Real Name:	Sue
Lives In:	Sheffield, UK
Member Since:	Feb 19, 2004
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* Castleton, UK

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* Bakewell, UK

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* Youlgreave, UK

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Derbyshire

by suvanki - last update: May 3, 2008

My memories of Derbyshire.

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Old Stage Coach, Beeley, Derbyshire

Derbyshire is one of my favourite places to visit. Having lived in Nottinghamshire, and now Sheffield, it's never been too difficult to reach.

Some of my earliest childhood memories are of visits to Derbyshire, either visiting relatives in Darley Dale and Matlock, paddling in Bakewell or at Padley Gorge, Castleton to see the caverns or christmas lights, School outings for fun or education. Gentle strolls, which soon graduated into 'Yomps' over miles of countryside. As a teenager, I wasn't too enamoured with knee jarring marathons in cold and rainy climbs, but in later years, I soon learned to appreciate the beautiful scenery, and benefits of (free) exercise and fresh air.

In later years, the many pubs and restaurants have also been the attraction- :-) nothing better than a cool beer or 2 after a days walking in the Peak District, or a warming drink enjoyed by a log fire in a village pub.

Even when travelling further afield, the train journey from Sheffield to Manchester is usually part of my holidays highlight! I never cease to be stunned by the scenery viewed from the train window.

To be continued.......

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Youlgreave

Places to See/Things to do!

Well, where to begin??
Probably at the local Tourist Information office- For upto date info on events, guide books, maps etc.
Ashbourne TI- Tel 01335 343666
Bakewell TI Tel 01629 813227
Buxton TI Tel 01298 25106
Castleton TI Tel 01433 620679
Chesterfield TI Tel 01246 345777/8
Edale TI Tel 01433 670207
Matlock Bath TI Tel 01629 55082
Matlock TI Tel 01629 583388

Places to see:
Bakewell (Market Town, Bakewell Show, River Walk, Bakewell Pudding, Shops, pubs, Tea rooms, Hotels, B&B, YHA, Camping)

Castleton ( Peveril Castle, Caverns, Walking, Caving,Shops, Pubs, Tea rooms, Hotels B&B, YHA)

Hathersage (Little John buried here, Outdoor Swimming Pool,Walking, Shops, Pubs, Tea Rooms, hotels,YHA, Barn Accomodation, Railway Station)

Edale (Start (end) of Pennine Way, 2 pubs, YHA, Camping, Walking, Railway Station)

Eyam (Plague Village, Well Dressing, Pubs, Tea Rooms)

Buxton ( Georgian Spa Town, Theatre, Festival, Shopping, Hotels, Railway Station)

Matlock / Matlock Bath (Town, Railway, Shops, Lido, Venetian lights, amusements)

Chesterfield ( Town, Markets, Shops, 'Crooked Spire', pubs, hotels, Railway Station)

Things to Do
Walking, Rock Climbing/ Abseiling, Caving/pot holing, Cycling, Canoeing, Fly Fishing, Shooting, Paintballing etc.
Photography, Painting/Drawing.

Museums, Theatres, Village Fetes, Agricultural Shows, Horticultural Shows.

Well Dressings, Sheepdog Trials...and much much more!!!!

I'll try and keep this page updated with local events for the year such as Well Dressings, Village Shows etc.

Hopefully It won't be too long before I'm back in Derbyshire, and I'm compiling new tips.

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Pros:	"Scenery, moors, hills and villages"
Cons:	"Some towns/ villages can get congested at weekends"
In A Nutshell:	"One of Englands Gems!!"

suvanki's Derbyshire Travel Tips

Overview	Things to Do Tips: 8 - Photos: 20

Restaurants Tips: 3 - Photos: 8	Hotels & Accommodations

Nightlife Tips: 1 - Photos: 1	Off The Beaten Path

Tourist Traps	Warnings Or Dangers Tips: 1 - Photos: 1

Transportation	Local Customs

Packing Lists	Shopping Tips: 1 - Photos: 1

Sports Travel	General Tips

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starship Wed Feb 4, 2009 03:10 UTC Excellent page! I didn't realize that Derbyshire was made up of so many little villages/towns. Obviously charming places to visit!	LoriPori Mon Oct 6, 2008 12:01 UTC Great page on lovely Derbyshire, esp. love the surrounding little villages that you write about.
angiebabe Mon Jul 28, 2008 23:12 UTC Ive got the honours of being first to comment on lovely Derbyshire! Lovely pics of some lovely spots around this place!