Alton Towers Resort (9 miles away)
Farley Ln, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4DB
Enjoy a family day out at the famous Alton Towers theme park which is located in Alton, around 18 minutes (10.8 miles) away. It is the UKs largest theme park resort and home to over 40 different attractions meaning that there truly is something for everyone. They have 10 main rollercoasters including the Smiler, Wicker man and Oblivion. Alton Towers is also home to CBeebies land, the only one of its kind, perfect for younger children with plenty of rides and attractions to choose from based around CBeebies favourite characters and shows. Alton towers has its own water park, which has several attractions of its own, including water slides, an indoor pool, and a lazy river. If visiting, the Rollercoaster Restaurant is worth a trip ... experience your food being delivered to your table via rollercoaster!
It is however worth checking the website for opening times as the waterpark is open for the majority of the year, however opening times of the theme park itself do vary throughout, visit Alton Towers website
Carsington Water (7 miles away)
Big Lane, Ashbourne, DE6 1ST, Derbyshire
A beautiful place to visit, Carsington reservoir is located just outside Ashbourne, 16 minutes (6.9 miles) away. From water sports to cycling and fishing, there is something for all the family. The water sports include; rowing boats, kayaking, paddle boarding and Canadian canoes, all of which are available to hire, including life jackets. Windsurfing is also popular at Carsington and the possibility to take your own equipment out onto the reservoir is available, for a small price. Hire biked and explore the Smile pathways surrounding the reservoir. There is a visitor centre, cafe and small shops, and an incredible park perfect for keeping your children entertained. It is a great day out and worth a trip.
For more information, visit Severn Trent website
Cromford Mills (11 miles away)
Cromford Mills, Mill Lane, Derbyshire DE4 3RQ
Explore the history of Cromford Mills, home of innovation and the birthplace of the factory system, and discover the captivating story of how the Derwent Valley changed the world in the 18th Century with the growth of the British cotton industry.
For more information, visit the Cromford Mills website
Kedleston Hall (Approx 14 miles away)
Kedleston Road, near Quarndon, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 5JH
Owned by the National Trust, and seat of the Curzon family, Kedleston Hall is an 18th-century neo-classical mansion with Adam interiors, colonial history and vast parkland.
For more information, visit The National Trust website
The Children’s Country House at Sudbury (10 miles away)
Main Road, Sudbury, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 5HT
Owned by the National Trust, The Children’s Country House is a place to have fun with history.
For more information, visit The National Trust website
Little Dog Laughed
Derbyshire
The Little Dog Laughed is a local business that specialises in both dog merchandise as well as dog necessities, from leads to collars to travel bowls. They are a local business run by siblings located in Derby. They have different apparel with dog designs, ranging from greeting cards and glasses cases to stationery. It is definitely worth checking out for all you dog lovers!
For more information, visit Little Dog Laughed website
Alton Towers Theme Park, Staffordshire
Cromford Mills, Derwent Valley
National Trust - The Children's Country House at Sudbury