Hulmes Vale Farm Holiday Cottages are situated just off the A623 (near Peak Forest) and the B6149 in Bradwell - just a short drive from the spa town of Buxton, and conveniently located to enable guests to visit many of Derbyshire's attractions including the world famous Chatsworth House and  Haddon Hall, (both locations used in many award winning films),  Bakewell (famous for its puddings), Castleton with its many caves, Eyam plague village and much much more.

Below are a few suggestions of places of interest and things to do, it is only a small list and if on your travels around the area you find places that may be of interest to our other guests, please let us know and we will gladly add them to this page.

Walking

Here are few sites which offer walks in the area, some you can print yourself and some are guided walks (please check as you will probably need to book places on the guided walks before you arrive).  Grough Stuff can offer a ranger who will tailor make a walk for you. 

www.peakdistrict.com

www.transpeakwalks.co.uk

www.peakwalk.org

www.peakwalking.co.uk

www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/guidedwalks

www.grough-stuff.co.uk

Check out the local weather before you arrive

www.buxtonweather.fsnet.co.uk

This page has all the dates for the local welldressings (a tradition unique to Derbyshire) and gives dates of when the welldressings will be on display and also where you can view them in the making (this will be the week before they are displayed).

www.welldressing.com

Here are some sites for things to do for all the family within the area.

www.stwater.co.uk

www.ottersandowls.co.uk

www.altontowers.com

We are approx 50 mins by car away from Alton Towers

www.eyammuseum.demon.co.uk

www.haddonhall.co.uk

www.chatsworth.org

www.peakrail.co.uk

www.bakewellshow.org

www.buxtonfestival.co.uk

www.tramway.co.uk

www.bluejohnstone.com

www.cocoadance.com

www.gulliversfun.co.uk

Wild Park Brailsford is a family run Paintball and Quad Trekking Centre which has been established for over 20 years.  For the ultimate adrenalin experience and only 10 minutes from Derby, Ashbourne and the Peak District call 01335 360485 or book online at http://www.wildparkleisure.com/.  Multi Activities are available.

Check out Demonwheelers for all your entertainment needs from offroading to themed nights - they even have a Crystal Maze!  They are based close by but also will come to our holiday accommodation for many activities.  Please contact Paul on 0114 2700330 - e-mail info@demonwheelers.co.uk - http://www.demonwheelers.co.uk/

These sites give details of local adventure/experience companies in the area.

www.peak-tours.com

www.swains-centre.co.uk

www.paintballing-sheffield.co.uk

www.aspireadventureactivities.co.uk

www.iain.co.uk

www.goape.co.uk

www.peakdistrictcaving.info

If you require transport during your stay with us please try:

Nick Cook on 01433 623804 or Andrew's of Tideswell on 01298 871222

both run an excellent service in the local area and beyond but we recommend that you book in advance to avoid disappointment.