by DownInDevon | May 11, 2022 | Derbyshire, Peak District, What's On
Well Dressings in Derbyshire What is a well dressing? Throughout Derbyshire during the summer months many of the villages display well dressings. A well dressing is in collage form and made from placing different coloured and shaped petals onto a clay mixture to form... 
by DownInDevon | Jan 18, 2022 | Derbyshire, Peak District
A UK Staycation venue for 2022 Choose Derbyshire and the Peak District Each year surveys are published about the places best known as staycation destinations for a holiday in England. The top five nearly always include Cornwall, Devon, the Lake District and North... 
by DownInDevon | Apr 20, 2021 | Derbyshire, Peak District
Looking for a Derbyshire Pub with a garden? Enjoy going out to a pub after lockdown The welcome sight of the bright abundance of tulips and the sight of lambs in fields signals that winter is over and we can start to enjoy the great outdoors. The promise of spring is... 
by DownInDevon | Mar 1, 2021 | Derbyshire, Glendon, Peak District
When will Bed and Breakfasts and hotels reopen? Looking forward to a break after Lockdown Having a path to the gradual relaxation of social restrictions is really positive news. The idea of being able spend a few days away with different scenery is something so many... 
by DownInDevon | Jan 20, 2021 | Derbyshire, Peak District, Walks
Exploring the Peak District National Park Climb every mountain….. Being outdoors and surrounded by such great scenery is one of the joys of living in Derbyshire. During the national restrictions one of the best things we have discovered, is to get up amongst the... 
by DownInDevon | Sep 8, 2020 | Derbyshire, Peak District, Walks
Visiting the Mills of the Derwent Valley The Birthplace of our industrial revolution When you visit Derbyshire and the Derwent Valley you are also visiting the birthplace of our industrial revolution and its factory system. The mills you will discover housed...