Adult activities
The Museum at Hathersage shows the collection of David Mellor cutlery design, housed in the Round Building with 'bicycle wheel' steel structure roof. David Mellor is internationally famous for cutlery design but also designed our traffic lights! You can see some of them outside, along with his 1966 design of the sqaure pillar box for the Post Office. The factory is open for viewing on weekdays and you can see David Mellor cutlery being made.
There's also a cafe and shop, both of which are very much worth visiting. Plenty of parking too. A highly recommended morning or afternoon can be spent here.
http://www.carsingtonwater.com
Hassop Station,
Bakewell,
Derbyshire
DE45 1NW
Telephone: +44 (0) 1629 815 668
Carsington Sports and Leisure have been providing training courses for professionals and amateur enthusiasts for many years in water based activities, including yachting, canoe courses, windsurfing and powerboat courses. Carsington water also offers fly fishing and boat hire (brown and rainbow trout).
Enjoy the area’s picturesque trails on top brand mountain bikes. You can enjoy the short, family friendly, 3 mile route or the full 8 mile reservoir circuit now all off road. Alternatively you can increase your route a little further and take in Hopton and Carsington Village.
The cycle hire consists of mountains bikes from the Giant and Dawes range all with front suspension. There are also comfort bikes for those who require a more upright seating position and power assisted bikes.
Electric Bikes: A hub for the Electric Bike Network in the Peak District so now have the Giant Electric Bikes available for hire. Also available to hire child tag along unit, child seat, tow buggies and cycle helmets.
Opening Times
Reception - 8.00am - 6pm
Cycle Hire - 10.00am - 5.30pm
(Please note the cycle hire will close 12.00pm - 12.45pm)
Watersports - 10.00am - 6pm
Fly Fishing Opens Sat 17th March 2012
Closed on Christmas Day & New Years Day.
Another great cycle trail is The Monsal Trail. You can cycle 8 miles traffic free from Bakewell almost to Buxton. There is bike hire at http://hassopstation.co.uk including electric bikes. There is a café, outdoor area including Wendy Houses, bookshop and gift shop, ice cream kiosk and plenty of parking.
Situated in the heart of the Peak District, Hassop Station adjoins the Monsal Trail at Hassop, one mile outside of Bakewell.
The entrance is on the roundabout off the B6001 and the A6020 between Pilsley, Baslow, Ashford & Bakewell.
http://www.silvanavigationschool.com
The Silva Navigation School offers comprehensive navigation training for those who want to learn effective map and compass skills, whatever their outdoor sport. The courses are run throughout the year and are based in the Peak District village of Tideswell.
The Silva Navigation School is run by expert navigator and author Pete Hawkins. Pete has been teaching navigation courses for over twenty-five years and has written three books on the subject. He has also written numerous magazine articles over the years on the subject. The books have all become popular choices for navigators of all standards and from a variety of outdoor sports.
http://www.sallymosley.co.uk/theme.htm
Guide Walks with a Difference!
Explore The Peak District National Park - Guided Walks from 1 - 10 miles led by Sally Mosley. Every walk includes a commentary on local history, facts, features & gossip! Themed Walks also available - walks incorporating a unique tour or exclusive attraction.. From just £10 per person. They include a food taste trail, dray ride, stepping stones, brewery tour, tunnel walk, chocolate factory tour, underground experience.
The Trit Trot Trail
Imagine the delight of walking in the wonderful Hope Valley, set in an amphitheatre of rugged Peak District hills overshadowed by the amazing Shivering
Mountain (Mam Tor)! This fabulous walk of between 3-8 miles (different routes available) incorporates the picture postcard villages of Castleton and Hope as well
as the site of the former Roman Fort at Navio. We head to the stables of Peter Eyre to watch him harness up his majestic shire horses to a dray before hopping
on board for a relaxing and restful hour long drive back to Castleton with the added treat of ginger beer and home-made lemon drizzle cake along the way. Join Sally
for this extra special adventure in the heart of the Peak District National Park for only £15 per person (booking essential as limited numbers apply).
http://www.patchworkdirect.com
Wesleyan House
Darley Dale
Derbyshire
DE4 2HX
Tel: +44 (0) 1629 734100
Courses that are all about learning new techniques and improving existing patchwork, quilting and other crafting skills. Some of the courses include embroidery basics, using up your fabric scraps, patchworking and quilting skills. Treat yourself to a day or more workshop.
Situated in Darley Dale, conveniently located on the A6 between Bakewell and Matlock, in the Peak District National Park. The idyllic and peaceful location means you can bring the family for some breathtaking walks. There is an embroidery shop and tea shop on the site and plenty of free on-site car parking available.
