Guidebook for Edale and the Hope Valley and further
Food Scene
Cosy cafe close to Edale railway station. Serves homemade cake, soup and sandwiches.
The Penny Pot Cafe
Station ApproachCosy cafe close to Edale railway station. Serves homemade cake, soup and sandwiches.
The Ramble Inn
Wexford RoadTraditional pub food, open fires, dog and hiker friendly
The Old Nags Head
Historic local dog friendly pub in beautiful setting.
Losehill House Hotel & Spa
Edale RoadHome cooked food using local ingredients. Pub quiz every Wednesday. Not open on Mondays.
10 locals recommend
The Cheshire Cheese Inn
Edale RoadHome cooked food using local ingredients. Pub quiz every Wednesday. Not open on Mondays.
Ideal for post-hike refreshment. Lovely homemade cakes, soups and sandwiches. Ask them about their regular organised mountain bike rides.
Cafe Adventure
Edale RoadIdeal for post-hike refreshment. Lovely homemade cakes, soups and sandwiches. Ask them about their regular organised mountain bike rides.
Beautiful setting. Wednesday and Thursday three course set menu for £25.
13 locals recommend
Hathersage Social Club
Station RoadBeautiful setting. Wednesday and Thursday three course set menu for £25.
Bank House Hathersage
Main RoadMediterranean inspired food, cocktails and lots of gin
Colemans deli
5 Main RdLovely place for lunch or coffee.
Maazi Hathersage
6 Main RdIndian food served in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere
Three Roofs Cafe
Dog friendly cafe which is good for cake, breakfast or lunch.
Recently renovated and reopened. More of a restaurant menu than pub with a microbrewery. Very much recommend.
20 locals recommend
The Blind Bull
Recently renovated and reopened. More of a restaurant menu than pub with a microbrewery. Very much recommend.
The Oil Can Cafe
Green LaneVintage themed cafe with classic motors.
Sightseeing
Beautiful Blue John cavern on the hillside outside Castleton. Conducted tours through out the year. Cafe and gift shop.
25 locals recommend
Treak Cliff Cavern
Buxton RoadBeautiful Blue John cavern on the hillside outside Castleton. Conducted tours through out the year. Cafe and gift shop.
Blue John cavern with cafe and gift shop. Guided tours conducted throughout the year.
90 locals recommend
Blue John Cavern
Cross StreetBlue John cavern with cafe and gift shop. Guided tours conducted throughout the year.
Peak Cavern
Blue John cavern closest to the village of Castleton.
A fascinating boat ride through the flooded workings of an 18thC lead mine.
59 locals recommend
Speedwell Cavern
Winnats PassA fascinating boat ride through the flooded workings of an 18thC lead mine.
David Mellor Cutlery Factory, Design Museum, Country Shop and Café.
Free of charge guided tours of the “Round building” available 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Check website for booking requirements.
24 locals recommend
David Mellor Design
David Mellor Cutlery Factory, Design Museum, Country Shop and Café.
Free of charge guided tours of the “Round building” available 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Check website for booking requirements.
Beautiful stately home surrounded by lovely estate. Activities include: tour of house and gardens, woodland adventure playground, farmyard, maze, gift shops, garden centre, farm shop, restaurants and cafes. Amazing afternoon tea. Check website for pre-booking requirements.
43 locals recommend
Chatsworth
Beautiful stately home surrounded by lovely estate. Activities include: tour of house and gardens, woodland adventure playground, farmyard, maze, gift shops, garden centre, farm shop, restaurants and cafes. Amazing afternoon tea. Check website for pre-booking requirements.
Eyam Museum
Hawkhill RoadFamous plague village with museum (check for opening times)
Parts of the house date from the 12th Century, sitting like a jewel in its Elizabethan terraced gardens, and overlooking the River Wye. Used as a filming location for three versions of “Jane Eyre”. Screen credits also include "Elizabeth”, "Pride & Prejudice”, “The Other Boleyn Girl” and “The Princess Bride”
260 locals recommend
Haddon Hall
Parts of the house date from the 12th Century, sitting like a jewel in its Elizabethan terraced gardens, and overlooking the River Wye. Used as a filming location for three versions of “Jane Eyre”. Screen credits also include "Elizabeth”, "Pride & Prejudice”, “The Other Boleyn Girl” and “The Princess Bride”
Bakewell
Beautiful market town famous for its pudding. Market every Monday.
Once the home of the world's first water-powered cotton spinning mill, developed by Richard Arkwright in 1771. The mill structure is classified as a Grade I listed building. The multi-use venue is also home to shops, galleries, restaurants and cafes.
67 locals recommend
Cromford Mill
Mill RoadOnce the home of the world's first water-powered cotton spinning mill, developed by Richard Arkwright in 1771. The mill structure is classified as a Grade I listed building. The multi-use venue is also home to shops, galleries, restaurants and cafes.
Unique, Grade II listed historic roller flour mill powered by water from the river Wye. Cafe and craft shops on site.
20 locals recommend
Caudwell's Mill Trust Ltd
158 Bakewell RdUnique, Grade II listed historic roller flour mill powered by water from the river Wye. Cafe and craft shops on site.
Solomon's Temple
Beautiful views
Currently being refurbished after being closed for several years. The Forest Distillery have taken the building to use the cellars for maturation if their new whisky. The pub is being turned into a visitors centre, cafe and shop. Worth a stop for the view (second highest pub in the UK) and the whisky is delicious.
6 locals recommend
The Cat and Fiddle Inn
Buxton RoadCurrently being refurbished after being closed for several years. The Forest Distillery have taken the building to use the cellars for maturation if their new whisky. The pub is being turned into a visitors centre, cafe and shop. Worth a stop for the view (second highest pub in the UK) and the whisky is delicious.
Hardwick Hall Visitor Centre
National Trust owned.
Parks & Nature
Hiking and cycling around Derwent reservoir. Cycle hire available from Fairholmes.
Fairholmes Visitor Centre
Hiking and cycling around Derwent reservoir. Cycle hire available from Fairholmes.
Many hiking trails. We recommend planning your route ahead of time and making sure you are properly equipped as the weather can change very quickly.
73 locals recommend
Kinder Scout
Many hiking trails. We recommend planning your route ahead of time and making sure you are properly equipped as the weather can change very quickly.
Stanage Edge
Popular climbing crag which is also a beautiful place to hike.
Dale Dike Reservoir
Perfect quiet place for a walk.
A beautiful area to explore on foot, particularly good if you are interested in photography.
Derwent Edge
A beautiful area to explore on foot, particularly good if you are interested in photography.
Burbage South Valley
Easy going trails and climbing
Old railway line converted to easy going cycle/hiking route. Bike hire available at Hassop Station.
7 locals recommend
Monsal Trail
Monsal TrailOld railway line converted to easy going cycle/hiking route. Bike hire available at Hassop Station.
Arts & Culture
Creative Pottery by Lee Waterman
Hope Road
Baslow Pottery
The Opera House has a programme of opera, classical music, choral performances, comedians, movie screenings and touring tribute acts, also organising shows and recitals at the Pavilion Arts Centre and other venues around the town.
121 locals recommend
Buxton Opera House
Water StreetThe Opera House has a programme of opera, classical music, choral performances, comedians, movie screenings and touring tribute acts, also organising shows and recitals at the Pavilion Arts Centre and other venues around the town.
Pavillion Arts Centre
22 St John's RdCheck website for listings
Perfect little museum which children and adults will love. Good for a rainy day.
51 locals recommend
Weston Park Museum
Mushroom LanePerfect little museum which children and adults will love. Good for a rainy day.
Sheffield Botanical Garden
Clarkehouse RoadBeautiful place for a walk
Amazing hands on science museum. Highly recommended
23 locals recommend
Magna Science Adventure Centre
Magna WayAmazing hands on science museum. Highly recommended
Check online for current events. Home of the Sheffield Steelers ice hockey team.
7 locals recommend
Broughton Lane/Sheffield Arena station
Check online for current events. Home of the Sheffield Steelers ice hockey team.
Showroom Workstation
Paternoster RowArt house cinema with bar/restaurant
Light Cinema Sheffield
The MoorMultiplex cinema.
Sheffield City Hall
Barker's PoolCheck online for up coming events.
Everything from ground breaking theatre events to international snooker competition. A wonderful venue.
99 locals recommend
Crucible Theatre
55 Norfolk StEverything from ground breaking theatre events to international snooker competition. A wonderful venue.
Lyceum Theatre
55 Norfolk StTraditional theatre venue in the heart of Sheffield.
Science Museum station
Good for a day out if the weather is not so good.
Light Cinema Stockport
Bridgefield StreetMultiplex cinema. Hello to Jason Issacs.
AO Arena
Hunts BankCheck online for current events.
Amazing gallery devoted to the work of Barbara Hepworth includes a permanent collection of her work and travelling exhibitions. The gallery includes a lovely cafe/restaurant and a gift shop.
74 locals recommend
The Hepworth Wakefield
Gallery WalkAmazing gallery devoted to the work of Barbara Hepworth includes a permanent collection of her work and travelling exhibitions. The gallery includes a lovely cafe/restaurant and a gift shop.
Bronte Parsonage Museum
Church StreetFor any lover of literature, this is a must see.
Entertainment & Activities
Lady Canning's Plantation Mtb Trails
Ringinglow RoadPurpose built mountain bike trails
Outdoor heated pool. Check their website for opening hours and swimming sessions. Not open during the winter.
74 locals recommend
Hathersage Swimming Pool
Oddfellows RoadOutdoor heated pool. Check their website for opening hours and swimming sessions. Not open during the winter.
Shopping
Outdoor shopping complex. Includes Seasalt, Paperchase, Boots, Next, and Sandersons.
19 locals recommend
Fox Valley
Fox Valley WayOutdoor shopping complex. Includes Seasalt, Paperchase, Boots, Next, and Sandersons.
Buxton Markets
Market PlaceOutdoor market on Tuesday and Saturday
Meadowhall
Large shopping centre near Sheffield
Scrivener's Books and Bookbinding
42 High StIf you love books this is a must do.
Bakewell
High Peak Bookstore and Cafe
Brierlow BarBookshop with lovely cafe.
Essentials
SPAR - Hope
6 Castleton Rd
The Anglers Rest
Taggs KnollPost office, cafe and pub. Parking round the back up small lane.
Sickleholme Services
Hathersage RoadCo-op Food - Bradwell
125 Bradwell Ln
Bradwell Post Office & News
8 NethersidePost office and shop