Where to go, and what to see.
There's loads to do in and around North East Derbyshire!
Here's a few ideas for starters, but don't forget to take a look at some of our other attractions over in the list on the left.
Linacre Reservoir & Nature Trails
Three small reservoirs set in an attractive wooded valley, with lakeside walks and trails. Picnic area with car park and toilets nearby.
Open all year round.
Telephone: Tapton Lock Visitor Centre on 01246 551035.
The Herb Garden
One of the foremost herb gardens in the country, consisting of 4 display gardens. The mixed herb garden boasts an established parterre. The physic, the lavender and the pot pourri garden each have their own special theme and contain many rare and unusual species.
Three miles from Junction 29 of the M1 motorway on the B6039 from Holmewood to Tibshelf.
Opening Times
March to September daily 10.00am - 5.00pm. Closed Tuesday except Easter and Bank Holidays. Tea rooms open Wednesday to Sunday 10.00am - 5.00pm.
Tel: 01246 854268.
Moss Valley (West of Eckington)
Stroll along the banks of the River Moss and see the remains of its industrial past. 'A Walk on the Wild Side' is now a sanctuary for wildlife, with good starting points at Ridgeway Craft Centre and the Bridge Inn car park at Ford.
Open all year round.
Telephone: Tapton Lock Visitor Centre on 01246 551035.
Troway Hall / Troway Honey Trail
Derbyshire's official Honey Trail with bees enjoying a magnificent countryside of medieval meadows and hedgerows.
Shop with all Bee Products, including Pollen Capsules (hay fever), Bioactive Honey and Propolis Skin Cream to help all allergies/rashes.
Their ancient wild flower meadows are designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI's) and monitored by English Nature - in beautiful North East Derbyshire!
Open most days and weekend but it is often good to phone them first (01246) 292425 to confirm.
Medibee Ltd. is the trading name of Troway Hall's Famous Honey - please visit their website or email sales@medibee.co.uk
Beekeeper: Gloria Havenhand
Troway Hall's Honey Trail
Troway, North East Derbyshire S21 5RU
(Between Eckington and Coal Aston)
Ogston Reservoir
Sited at Woolley Moor, the reservoir covers 200 acres. Leisure facilities include club sailing, wind surfing, trout fishing and two observation hides for Ornithologists.
Picnic tables, car park and toilets are provided.
Open all year round.
Telephone: 01629 540696.
Disabled Sailing in Derbyshire - The Challenger Disabled Sailing Group
The Challenger Disabled Sailing Group promotes sailing for people with disabilities.
The group’s objectives include organising training and providing special equipment to enable people with disabilities to learn to sail and take part on equal terms with the able-bodied. It aims to help people with disabilities to participate in local, national and international sailing events. Membership of the group is open to people of all ages with varying abilities and to people without disabilities without whose help the group could not operate.
Regular sailing between events and business meetings are at Ogston Sailing Club,
Woolley Moor, Derbyshire, DE55 6FN.
If you would like to know more about The Challenger Disabled Sailing Group, please contact Wendy and Robert Needham, Grenfell, Seanor Lane, Lower Pilsley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 8DH
e-mail info@cdsg.org.uk.
Barlow Trout & Course Fishery
Barlow Fishery is one of the largest complexes in the north of England offering anglers a choice of either fly or coarse fishing in separate lakes. The complex, comprising of holiday cottages, a camping club site, four trout lakes, four coarse lakes and a fresh water brook, is set in a beautiful secluded valley only four miles from Chesterfield and ten miles from Sheffield city Centre.
For opening times and other information telephone 0114 289 0543, email: angling@barlowlakes.co.uk or visit the website.
Mill Farm, Barlow, Dronfield, Derbyshire S18 7TJ
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