by DownInDevon | Jul 29, 2020 | Derbyshire, Matlock, Peak District
Book a Staycation in Derbyshire Have you booked your Staycation yet? After a long time, it is lovely to be able to travel again and enjoy a few days away. And it feels like an ideal time to enjoy a Staycation in Derbyshire. We have been open now three weeks and it... 
by DownInDevon | Jul 10, 2020 | Derbyshire, Glendon, Matlock
Visiting Derbyshire during COVID-19 Thinking of visiting Derbyshire this summer? Derbyshire is the home of the UKs first national park – the Peak District National Park. Glendon Bed and Breakfast is located in the picturesque market town of Matlock and is just a few... 
by DownInDevon | Apr 21, 2020 | Derbyshire, Matlock
Florence Nightingale’s legacy still resonates today Florence Nightingale’s legacy still resonates today and with the new Nightingale hospitals, built in response to the Covid 19 outbreak, her pioneering work is once again at the fore. Who was Florence Nightingale? The... 
by DownInDevon | Oct 9, 2019 | Chatsworth, Christmas, Matlock, Peak District, What's On
Derbyshire Christmas Markets, Carols and Trees Christmas Events Each year the range of events in Derbyshire and the Peak District in the run up to Advent and Christmas seems to grow. As well as some wonderful Christmas markets there is something quite magical about... 
by DownInDevon | Aug 14, 2019 | Matlock, What's On
The Matlock Bath Illuminations What are the Matlock Bath Illuminations? Each year, Matlock Bath stages the illuminated boat procession along the River Derwent. The first procession of candle lit boats took place in 1897, to mark the diamond jubilee of Queen Victoria.... 
by DownInDevon | Apr 6, 2018 | Matlock, Walks
Favourite walks from Matlock The Lumsdale Valley, a local walk from Matlock and a hidden treasure. As owners and managers of Glendon Bed and Breakfast, we have lots of favourite walks we go on with Jasper our dog and thought we would share some of them with you. Find...