Things to see & local places of interest:
The Limestone WayThe Limestone Way passes directly alongside Chestnut Farm Holiday Cottages (as shown as a red line on the map opposite) being part of a 46 mile route across the White Peak landscape of the Peak District National Park
Arkwright's Mill, Cromford
Cromford Mill was Richard Arkwright's first cotton mill and was one of the industrial revolution's most important symbols. This is where the revolution in the production of cotton began.
Scarthin Books, CromfordAn amazing bookstore nestled in our neighboring village of Cromford. The shop boasts New (40,000+), Second-Hand (50,000+), Rare and Antiquarian (5,000+) books, Music, Publishing and even a Café! A must for anyone visiting the area. Walking distance for the adventurous or a short drive away, you will love the ambience of this shop as it transports you into the wonderful world of books.
Black Rocks Country ParkBlack Rocks Country Park, Cromford is an outcrop of sculpted gritstone rock which offers a spectacular situation above the Derwent Valley at Cromford.
Ecclesbourne Valley RailwayEcclesbourne Valley Railway is a project to reopen the railway between Wirksworth and Duffield. This is staffed and run by volunteers, based at Wirksworth Station.
Gulliver's KingdomGulliver's Kingdom is a theme park for young families, in a situation overlooking Matlock Bath.
Places to eat in the villageWe are very fortunate to have a wonderful tea room and also 2 pubs (all within walking distance - remembering we are up a steep hill!) The Fountain Tea Rooms are based in the center of the village by the playground and it offers a wide range of food from breakfasts to soups and jacket potatoes to tea and cake! The Kings Head is a traditional British pub with great food and hospitality and is open every day.The Barley Mow is an award winning micropub (in January 2025 it was named the best pub in Derbyshire according to an article in The Telegraph) It is also home of the annual 'World Championship' Hen Races, which takes place on the first Saturday in August and has live music every Saturday.
Heights of AbrahamHeights of Abraham are a tourist centre with two show caves - Rutland Cavern and Great Masson Mine - plus a cable car and other attractions. It is situated high above Matlock Bath.
High Peak Junction and Cromford CanalHigh Peak Junction is the former junction of the High Peak Railway and the Midland Railway, just south of Cromford
High Peak TrailThe High Peak Trail takes the line of the former Cromford and High Peak Railway between Parsley Hey and Cromford within the Peak District.
High Tor, MatlockHigh Tor is a lofty limestone crag which towers over Matlock Bath. (Please note: There is a public park on top!)
Lead Mining Museum, Matlock BathThe Lead Mining Museum at Matlock Bath is owned by the Peak District Mines Historical Society and is in the Pavilion Building alongside the River Derwent. They also run the nearby Temple Mine where you can see what a lead mine was like.
Middleton TopMiddleton Top is the last surviving winding engine from the now defunct Cromford and High Peak Railway. It is located near Middleton by Wirksworth within the Peak District.
National Stone Centre, Middleton by WirksworthThe National Stone Centre is in Middleton and has geological displays, fossils, stone walling courses, panning for gems and other activities.
Robin Hood's StrideRobin Hood's Stride is a spectacular tor of gritstone rocks perched on a ridge between Harthill Moor and the Alport-Winster road in the Peak District.
Stanton MoorStanton Moor and the Nine Ladies stone circle is a scenic area with many bronze age relics and burial mounds overlooking Stanton in Peak and the Wye and Derwent valleys.
Steeple Grange Light RailwaySteeple Grange Light Railway lies just off the High Peak Trail, just below Middleton. It runs narrow gauge trains on lines used to serve the former quarries.
Wirksworth ChurchWirksworth Church has important and impressive Saxon carvings.
The Limestone Way
The Limestone Way passes directly alongside Chestnut Farm Holiday Cottages (as shown as a red line on the map opposite) being part of a 46 mile route across the White Peak landscape of the Peak District National Park
Arkwright's Mill, Cromford
Cromford Mill was Richard Arkwright's first cotton mill and was one of the industrial revolution's most important symbols. This is where the revolution in the production of cotton began.
Scarthin Books, Cromford
An amazing bookstore nestled in our neighboring village of Cromford. The shop boasts New (40,000+), Second-Hand (50,000+), Rare and Antiquarian (5,000+) books, Music, Publishing and even a Café! A must for anyone visiting the area. Walking distance for the adventurous or a short drive away, you will love the ambience of this shop as it transports you into the wonderful world of books.
Black Rocks Country Park
Black Rocks Country Park, Cromford is an outcrop of sculpted gritstone rock which offers a spectacular situation above the Derwent Valley at Cromford.
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway is a project to reopen the railway between Wirksworth and Duffield. This is staffed and run by volunteers, based at Wirksworth Station.
Gulliver's Kingdom
Gulliver's Kingdom is a theme park for young families, in a situation overlooking Matlock Bath.
Places to eat in the village
We are very fortunate to have a wonderful tea room and also 2 pubs (all within walking distance - remembering we are up a steep hill!)
The Fountain Tea Rooms are based in the center of the village by the playground and it offers a wide range of food from breakfasts to soups and jacket potatoes to tea and cake!
The Kings Head is a traditional British pub with great food and hospitality and is open every day.
The Barley Mow is an award winning micropub (in January 2025 it was named the best pub in Derbyshire according to an article in The Telegraph) It is also home of the annual 'World Championship' Hen Races, which takes place on the first Saturday in August and has live music every Saturday.
Heights of Abraham
Heights of Abraham are a tourist centre with two show caves - Rutland Cavern and Great Masson Mine - plus a cable car and other attractions. It is situated high above Matlock Bath.
High Peak Junction and Cromford Canal
High Peak Junction is the former junction of the High Peak Railway and the Midland Railway, just south of Cromford
High Peak Trail
The High Peak Trail takes the line of the former Cromford and High Peak Railway between Parsley Hey and Cromford within the Peak District.
High Tor, Matlock
High Tor is a lofty limestone crag which towers over Matlock Bath. (Please note: There is a public park on top!)
Lead Mining Museum, Matlock Bath
The Lead Mining Museum at Matlock Bath is owned by the Peak District Mines Historical Society and is in the Pavilion Building alongside the River Derwent. They also run the nearby Temple Mine where you can see what a lead mine was like.
Middleton Top
Middleton Top is the last surviving winding engine from the now defunct Cromford and High Peak Railway. It is located near Middleton by Wirksworth within the Peak District.
National Stone Centre, Middleton by Wirksworth
The National Stone Centre is in Middleton and has geological displays, fossils, stone walling courses, panning for gems and other activities.
Robin Hood's Stride
Robin Hood's Stride is a spectacular tor of gritstone rocks perched on a ridge between Harthill Moor and the Alport-Winster road in the Peak District.
Stanton Moor
Stanton Moor and the Nine Ladies stone circle is a scenic area with many bronze age relics and burial mounds overlooking Stanton in Peak and the Wye and Derwent valleys.
Steeple Grange Light Railway
Steeple Grange Light Railway lies just off the High Peak Trail, just below Middleton. It runs narrow gauge trains on lines used to serve the former quarries.
Wirksworth Church
Wirksworth Church has important and impressive Saxon carvings.
