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WITHIN 5 MILES OF ALTON.. Alton Towers Resort & Spa |
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| Blackbrook Zoological Park | www blackbrookzoo.co.uk |
| Churnet Valley Railway | www.churnetvalleyrailway.co.uk |
| Denstone Stud | www.denstonestud.co.uk |
| www.alton-staffordshire.co.uk | |
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Foxfield Railway JCB Lakes |
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| www.kingsleyfalconry.co.uk | |
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WITHIN 10 MILES.. Ashbourne |
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| Dovedale & Ilam Park | www.visitpeakdistrict.com |
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Doveridge Clay Sports Shooting Ground |
www.doveridgeclaysports.co.uk |
| National Trust Properties | www.nationaltrustorg.uk |
| The Roaches | |
| www.uttoxeter-racecourse.co.uk | |
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| Carsington Reservoir | www.carsingtonwater.com |
Staffs Moorlands Historic Market Towns |
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| Waterworld | www.waterworld.co.uk |
| The Wedgwood Visitor Centre | www.thewedgwoodvisitorcentre.com |
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WITHIN 20 MILES.. Bakewell |
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Buxton & Buxton Opera House |
www.visitbuxton.co.uk |
Coombes Valley RSPB Nature Reserve |
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| www.shugborough.org.uk | |
Listed below are just a small selection of the many activities available within a few minutes drive away. .
ABSEILING events are held during the summer at Alton Castle www.altoncastle.co.uk
ALTON TOWERS RESORT
Escape to the Alton Towers Resort and experience amazing escapades and endless family fun all year round. For information on the Theme Park, Attractions, Spa Facilities and Ticket Prices please click on www.altontowers.com
CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING - why not have a go! Lessons are available with professional coaches at Doveridge Clay Sports Ground www.doveridgeclaysports.co.uk
CYCLING is freely available from the door or further afield! You can cycle for miles along endless tracks through Dimmingsdale in the Churnet Valley and The Tissington Trail, one of the most beautiful cycle routes through the Peak District National Park www.cycle-route.com
(Free secure cycle storage is available at the cottage)
FISHING is available locally on the nearby River Churnet or River Dove - for details on local fishing clubs please visit www.go-fish.co.uk
GOLF - tee off at the Ashbourne, Uttoxeter or Whiston Golf Clubs www.golftoday.co.uk
HORSE RIDING - enjoy a trek through the Churnet Valley - to book your lesson and find local information please visit www.horseridingcentres.com
Livery stables are available at Denstone Stud & Livery Stables www.denstonestud.co.uk
NATIONALTRUST
Thorpe Cloud, Dovedale, Ilam Hall and Ilam Park in the South Peak Estate are situated in a spectacular setting on the Staffordshire and Derbyshire Peak District borders only 9 miles from the cottage. Enjoy the Park's beautiful location beside the River Manifold. Relax in the tea-room with amazing views of Dovedale, browse in the shop or discover the newly refurbished visitor centre with changing exhibitions. gardens, park and walks. Discover the dramatic limestone dalesides of Dovedale, or enjoy the Manifold Valley walks and cycling on the old railway line www.nationaltrust.org.uk
RAMBLERS can enjoy beautiful walks from the cottage door - either pick up the half way point of the Staffordshire Way only 500 yards away or enjoy a fabulous Forestry Commission walk through Dimmingsdale in the Churnet Valley www.forestry.gov.uk
SAILING & KAYAKING facilities and also an RSPB Centre with many hides overlooking the reservoir are available at nearby Carsington Water www.carsingtonwater.com
STEAM RAILWAY enthusiasts will love the fascinating Churnet Valley or Foxfield Railway events. "Wine & Dine" evenings are held on board and they also offer some fantastic 1940's Weekends and many other special events throughout the year - for more information and timetables for events please visit www.churnetrailway.co.uk or www.foxfieldrailway.co.uk
THE TISSINGTON TRAIL
The Tissington Trail runs along a 13 mile route from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay. At this point it joins up with the High Peak Trail, which runs from High Peak Junction to Dowlow near to Buxton. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, the traffic free trail is ideal for horse riders, cyclists, naturalists and walkers - also suitable for wheel chairs and pushchairs along the flat sections www.derbyshireuk.net
Only 10 miles away from the cottage you have the whole of the Peak District National Park to explore on foot or bicycle!
UTTOXETER RACECOURSE
Fancy a flutter? Uttoxeter Racecourse is only 7 miles away and racegoers will love getting dressed up for Ladies Night (a mini Ascot) and the Bond Theme Nights. Antique Fairs, Concerts and many race events such as the Midland Grand National are held throughout the year - checkout their website for more information www.uttoxeter-racecourse.co.uk
PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW FOR INFORMATION ON OTHER ACTIVITIES IN THE SURROUNDING AREAS..
