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FAMILY DAYS OUT in & around BUXTON...

Pavilion Gardens St Johns Road , Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6XN Tel: 01298 23114 Fax: 01298 27622 Email: [email protected] URL: www.paviliongardens.co.uk The Pavilion Gardens is a wonderful, historic venue situated in the heart of Buxton. Nestled in 23 acres of recently restored pleasure gardens, the main building is a natural base for tourists coming to the town. Dates Open: Every day except Christmas Day Open Times: From 9.30am. closing times vary but normally 3pm in winter, 4pm in Autumn, and 5pm in summer months.

FAMILY DAYS OUT in & around MATLOCK...

Crich Tramway Village Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP Tel: 01773 854321 Fax: 01773 854320 Email: [email protected] URL: www.tramway.co.uk Crich Tramway Village is the home of the National Tramway Museum and offers a great family day out for all ages. Special events are held throughout the year.See website for details. Location: 8 miles from Junct. 28 of M1, also accessed from A38, A6, A61 and A52. Dates Open: Daily Sat 18th March to Sunday 5th November 2017 Open Times: Daily 10.00 - 5.30, last admission 4.00 Entry: 2017 Prices - Adult £16.50 Senior £12.50 Child (4-15) £9.50 Under 4 Free; Family (2A+3C)£39.50

Matlock Bath Aquarium & Exhibitions 110 North Parade, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 3NS Tel: 01629 583624 / 582350 Fax: 01629 760793 URL: www.matlockbathaquarium.co.uk Native, tropical and marine fish housed in the former Matlock Bath Hydro. Exhibits include a petrifying well, a hologram gallery, gemstone and fossil collections, the original Victorian stone staircase and the spring-fed, thermal pool. Location: Matlock Bath Dates Open: Easter to end October Open Times: 10am - 5.30pm (extended times during high season).Winter weekends and Christmas holidays 10am-5pm. Entry: 20% discount for groups of 20 or more.

Peak Railway Matlock Station, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NA Tel: 01629 580381 Fax: 01629 760645 Email: [email protected] URL: www.peakrail.co.uk Peak Rail not only offers you a nostalgic train journey but also the opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Derbyshire countryside. Steam trains operate throughout the year. Location: Trains operate from Matlock Riverside Station to Rowsley. Dates Open: All year see website for further details Open Times: See timetable of dates & times on Peak Rail website Entry: Adult £7.50: Seniors: £6: Child under 3 Free: Child 3-5 £2: Child 6-15 £4: Family: £23.

The Heights Of Abraham Matlock Bath, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NT Tel: 01629 582365 Email: [email protected] URL: www.heightsofabraham.com Welcome to one of the Peak District’s oldest and most popular days out, an attraction where stunning natural beauty is matched by human achievement, and the historic blends seamlessly with the futuristic. Location: Next to railway station on A6 Matlock Bath, 18 miles north of Derby. Signed from Junc. 28 M1 & A38 Dates Open: 11th - 26th Feb 2017 Open Daily: Mar 17 (Weekends only): 27th Mar - 5 Nov 2017 Open Daily. Open Times: 10am - 4.30pm (Open later during peak times.) Entry: Group & Schools Rates Available. Coach Driver Benefits. All Entry charges shown on website.

FAMILY DAYS OUT in & around BURTON UPON TRENT...

Highfields Happy Hens Highfields Farm, Heage Lane, Etwall, Derbyshire, DE65 6LS Tel: 01283 732083 Fax: 01283 732083 Email: [email protected] URL: www.highfieldshappyhens.co.uk An award-winning open farm set in beautiful countryside with rare breeds, walks, picnic areas, tea room and farm shop. Family attractions include animal feeding, egg collecting, pedal tractors and indoor and outdoor play areas. Dates Open: Closed Sundays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year's Day. Open Times: Farm & Shop.Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.Tea Room Mon-Sat 10am-4.30pm. Entry: Open Farm. Mar - Oct: Individual £5.50, Family £18.00; Nov - Feb: Individual £4.50, Family £15.00, U

National Memorial Arboretum Croxall Road, Alrewas, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 7AR Tel: 01283 245100 Email: [email protected] URL: www.thenma.org.uk Situated in the heart of the nation, the National Memorial Arboretum is the UK's centre for remembrance, featuring 50,000 maturing trees and over 200 dedicated memorials. The Arboretum is part of the Royal British Legion family of charities. Location: Alrewas, between Lichfield & Burton-upon-Trent Dates Open: All year except 25th Dec. Open Times: Daily 9am - 5pm (grounds close at dusk in winter months.) Entry: Free Entry. Donations appreciated. Car Parking £3. (Coaches/motorcycles free. Coaches to book.

FAMILY DAYS OUT in & around BUXTON...

Go Ape Buxton Country Park, Poole's Cavern, Green Lane, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9DH Tel: 0845 094 9652 Email: [email protected] URL: http://goape.co.uk/days-out/buxton The UK's No.1 Forest Adventure.The classic, original Go Ape experience. We’ll brief you for safety before you fly down zip-wires, leap off our Tarzan Swing and tackle obstacles whilst enjoying some of Britain’s most breathtaking scenery. Location: Just outside Buxton Town Centre Dates Open: Weekends in Feb, Mar. Open 23rd March - 30th Oct. daily. Closed Tues & Wed in term time. Open Times: Vary throughout the season from Sat 9th April - 30th Nov. Phone for details. Entry: Gorillas (18yrs+) from £33.00 Baboons (10-17yrs) from £25.00

FAMILY DAYS OUT in & around CASTLETON...

Treak Cliff Cavern Castleton, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 8WP Tel: 01433 620571 Email: [email protected] URL: www.bluejohnstone.com A fine cave displaying the famous Blue John fluerspar, a beautiful, ornamental mineral found only in Castleton. Treak Cliff Cavern is home to eight of fourteen known varieties of Blue John, mined there for centuries. Location: On the A6187 16 miles from Shefield , 29 miles from Manchester. Follow the brown tourist signs. Dates Open: Daily except 24th, 25th & 26th Dec. Open Times: 10am - 4:15pm Opening at 12 on New Year's Day. Entry: Adults £7.95; Child £4; Student & Senior Citizen £6.95. Family £22.

FAMILY DAYS OUT in & around CHESTERFIELD...

Canal Boat Trips Tapton Lock Visitor Centre, Lockoford Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7JB Tel: 01246 551035 Email: [email protected] URL: www.chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk The John Varley narrowboat does 45-minute trips every Sunday afternoon from Tapton Lock. Also available for charters throughout the year. Buffets can be arranged.

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