Local Attractions

Climbing, raft building & much, much more

Fancy trying something different in the Peak District?

Outdoor activities

From climbing to zip lining, we offer outdoor activity packages so everyone can try something new

Acclimbatize

Climbing, abseiling and other adventurous days out

Self-Guided Treasure Trails

Murder mystery treasure trails around Ashbourne, Carsington Water or Belper

Wickers World Balloon Flights

Hot air ballon flights over The Peak District provide the opportunity to see the splendour of the National Park

Rock Climbing in Derbyshire

Experience some of the best climbing in the country.

Carsington Water

Raft building and other activities

Roller Skating

Roller World in Derby

Escape Games

Various rooms to choose from

Caverns & Steam Trains

Derbyshire has some of the most spectacular caverns and fantastic steam trains preserved to enjoy.

Poole Cavern

Take a trip below the earth

The Blue John Cavern

A series of caverns and Blue John rocks

Speedwell Cavern

Visit the depths of Derbyshire

Rudyard Lake Steam Train

Take a trip along the lake and enjoy Rudyard

Crich Tramway

Step back in time

Churnet Valley Railway

Enjoy a beautiful journey through the countryside

Country Homes & Estates

Derbyshire is full of stately homes and open gardens, some privately owned and many part of the National Trust.

Chatsworth House

Visit the impressive house, farm yard, estate grounds and farm shops

Haddon Hall

Situated on the outskirts of Belper

Tissington Hall

Visit the village of Tissington with the hall, tea rooms and craft shops

Kedleston Hall

Visit the Hall and grounds, with a tearoom

Arkwright's Mill

Take a trip into history

Calke Abbey

Wonderful gardens, grounds and museum

Renishaw Hall & Gardens

Hall and gardens open from Wednesday-Sunday

Swimming & Water Parks

If you're not staying at Shiningford over the summer, try these great swimming pools.

Alton Towers Water Park

Fun water slides

Ashbourne Leisure Centre

Large indoor pool you can privately hire

Wirksworth Leisure Centre

Large indoor pool

Belper Leisure Centre

Indoor pool near Hollywood House

Open air swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Theme Parks & Zoos

Ashbourne Self Catering offers affordable luxury self-catering accommodation only 20 mins drive from Alton Towers

Alpaca Experiences

Alpaca walks, with a special discount for our Shiningford guests

Peak Wildlife Park

Take a walk on the wild side!

Alton Towers

Experience the thrills at Alton Towers

Gullivers Travels

Theme park for the little ones

Monkey Forest

Walk amongst 140 roaming monkeys

Chatsworth Farm

Visit Chatsworth Estate and the farmyard

Climb the 189 steps to see the views

See the views from Derby Cathedral

Thrills & Spills!

Feeling adventurous?

Outdoor Activities

We offer outdoor activity packages that are sure to get your heart racing!

Wild Park Leisure

Quad bikes, Laser and Paintballing

Go Ape

Zip wire through the trees

Abseiling Derbyshire

Abseiling off a viaduct

It's a Knockout!

Book a session

Ashbourne Airfield

Try handgliding and improve your skills

Heights of Abraham

Take a cable car over the heights of Matlock Bath

Alton Towers

The ultimate spills & thrills

Bubble Football

Only suitable with exclusive use of our venue

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03rd October 2022

Spooky fun and fireworks!

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Halloween and Bonfire Night in Derbyshire

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24th September 2020

Plan your visit

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Visiting Derbyshire & The Peak District this Autumn/Winter

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03rd December 2019

Dog-Friendly Places to Visit

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Many of our holiday lets are pet-friendly, so here are our recommendations of cafes and attractions in the local Derbyshire area that welcome dogs.

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