Please click on the links below for information and guides on
the many things to do in the surrounding area while enjoying your stay at Swiss
House Bed and Breakfast Accommodation.
Visit Castleton Website - the website of Castleton
Chamber of Commerce has a range of information about Castleton and its
attractions. See www.visitcastleton.co.uk
Peveril Castle
Towering above Castleton on
limestone cliffs is our very own Peveril Castle. The castle ruins are always
worth a visit, and it often plays host to special events that are bound to
delight. Look at their website on
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Peak Cavern
In the middle of Castleton a short
riverside walk takes you to a spectacular limestone gorge. 280 foot high
vertical cliffs mark the entrance to Peak Cavern. With frequent guided tours
throughout the day and detailed information about the Cavern's history, this is
a “must see” attraction. Telephone 01433 620-285 for further details
or look at www.devilsarse.com
Speedwell Cavern
Take an underground journey by
boat to witness first-hand the eerie splendour of the Bottomless Pit - a huge
subterranean lake. Situated in Castleton's Hope Valley at Winnats Pass, this
attraction is open every day except Christmas Day - if it's not flooded!
Telephone 01433 621-888 for further details.
www.speedwellcavern.co.uk
Blue John Cavern
Blue John stone has been mined
in Castleton for centuries and the world famous Blue John Cavern is home to
eight of the fourteen known varieties. The hour long guided tours are perfect
for the more adventurous holiday-maker. For further details telephone 01433
620-638 or look at www.bluejohnstone.com
Wildlife Discovery Park
Based at the Chestnut
Centre Conservation Park in Chapel-en-le-Frith. Founded to promote the status
and wellbeing of otters, owls and other endangered or threatened species.
Injured animals are nursed to health and where possible returned to the wild.
Telephone 01298 814-099 for details.
Animal Farm
Animal Farm offers a perfect home for
British farm animals who face extinction, and a wonderful opportunity for you
to meet them. If you are looking for a fun family day out, the opportunity to
learn about animals and local crafts or you just want to pet a cute calf,
Animal Farm is the place for you. In addition to the animals, we serve take-out
refreshments, there are "Have-a-go" activities including dry-stone walling and
panning for Blue John, picnic areas and a dog park for you to leave your pet.
We also hold regular handling sessions everyday and you can buy special food to
feed the animals. www.animal-farm.org.uk
Eyam Hall
Built in 1671, this elegant manor house
is situated in the famous “plague” village of Eyam in the Hope
Valley. Eyam Hall offers guided tours and a craft centre. Telephone 01433
631-976 for a full events calendar.
www.eyamhall.co.uk
Haddon Hall
One of the finest Medieval and Tudor
Houses in England, Haddon Hall is situated in delightful countryside near
Bakewell, Derbyshire, in the Peak District.
www.haddonhall.co.uk
Peak Railway
A reopened section of the Manchester
to London line now offers steam trips and other excursions between Matlock and
Rowsley. www.peakrail.co.uk
Ladybower Fishery
Ladybower Fishery welcomes all
fly fishermen with season, daily, afternoon and concessional Permits available.
Full Season Permits will entitle you to fish on any day during the life of the
Permit, and a Weekday Season Permit entitles you to fish from Monday to Friday.
Boat hire is also available.
Chatsworth House
Chatsworth House is one of
Britain's best loved historic houses and estates, offering something for
everyone to enjoy, from famous works of art and the spectacular fountains in
the garden to the finest shopping, food and drink and many miles of free walks.
The home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire is set in the magnificent
landscape of Derbyshire's Peak District National Park. Only 25 minutes from
Castleton, it is well worth a visit during your stay here with us.
www.chatsworth.org
High Peak Estate
Derbyshire is the perfect
holiday destination for walkers and hikers. Over 85% of the High Peak Estate is
open country, over which you can roam freely.
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