Local Towns / Villages
Tideswell
Litton Mill is a stones throw away from the village of Tideswell, one of the
most ancient settlements in the Peak District, having been granted a charter for
a market in 1251. Dominating the village for over 600 years is the magnificent
14th century church, known as 'The Cathedral of the Peak'. The church is well
worth a visit.
More details on Tideswell can be found at
http://www.peakdistrictinformation.com/towns/tideswell.php
Litton
The attractive village of Litton is within easy walking distance of the Mill. It features a green complete with ancient wooden stocks, a community shop, and the 17th Century Red Lion pub. The pub is well known in the area for its good food and beer.
More details on Litton can be found at
http://www.peakdistrictinformation.com/towns/litton.php
Buxton
The town of Buxton is within easy reach of the mill. Buxton is the highest town
in England for its size. It is famed for its natural water that filters through
a bed of ancient limestone to emerge totally pure and crystal clear. Get a free
supply from St. Anne's Well opposite the magnificent crescent. Buxton Opera House
has a wide variety of entertainment of offer including Opera, Music Concerts,
Comedy, Drama and Ballet. The Pavillion Gardens are 23 acres of restored Victorian gardens with many fairs being held.
More details on Buxton can be found at
http://www.peakdistrictinformation.com/towns/buxton.php
Bakewell
The market town of Bakewell is 15 minutes drive by car. The market is held every Monday when the town is particularly busy. It is home to the famous Bakewell pudding (not
'tart' as many mistakenly call it), and offers quality shopping in cobbled courtyards.
More details on Bakewell can be found at
http://www.peakdistrictinformation.com/towns/bakewell.php
Eating Out
The local pub is the
Anglers Rest, providing traditional pub fare.
In Tideswell there is the choice of the
Anchor Inn together with several coffee and farm shops providing local produce.
Litton has the
Red Lion, which has been recommended by many guests.
The
Bulls Head at Ashford in the Water has been voted as one of the countries top 10 gastropubs (see
link).
At Foolow, there is the
Bulls Head Inn, and close by at Bretton, the
Barrel Inn, which claims to be the highest pub in the National Park. Walking along the River Wye will take you to Monsal Head where there is the
Monsal Head Restaurant. It is advisable to book ahead.
There are many restaurants in Bakewell (listed
here), and Buxton (listed
here).
Walking
One of the best ways to see the Peak District is on foot. There are routes that suit all abilities and age ranges.
Monsal Trail
The mill is situated on the Monsal Trail which is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km) in length and runs from Wye Dale in the north-west (about 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Buxton) to Coombs viaduct, a point about 1 mile (1.6 km) south-east of Bakewell, largely following the valley of the River Wye. More information can be found
here and
here.
Other walks in the area
There are other walks listed on the
http://www.derbyshire-peakdistrict.co.uk which pass very close to the mill. Amongst these are a 3.25 mile walk around
Millers Dale, a 5.5 mile walk around
Tideswell, and a 4.5 mile walk around
Litton.
Other information about walking in the Peak District can be found
here.
Well Dressings
Well dressing is mostly unique to the area of Derbyshire, and involves the decorating of springs and wells with pictures made from growing things. It is thought that it originates in Pagan times as offerings to Water Gods. The dressing of the wells is accompanied by festivals, usually lasting for several days.
More information on well dressings can be found at:
http://www.thepeakdistrict.info/fast/html/well_dressings.html
and
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Well_dressing
The timetable of well dressing events and many pictures can be found at
http://www.welldressing.com/
Places to visit
Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood
Peak District Mining Museum
Pooles Cavern
Chatsworth House and Gardens
Haddon Hall
Go Ape
Heights of Abraham
Bolsover Castle
Peveril Castle
Gullivers Kingdom
Derwent Valley Mills
Crich Tramway Village
Buxton and High Peak Golf club
Weather forecast
Local weather forecasts can be found here at
http://www.buxtonweather.co.uk
Miscellaneous
Riverside House, Litton Mill
4 star accommodation, large detached house sleeps up to 12 with lovely
river views. Games room, log burning stove, pets welcome, short breaks, free wi-fi access and great walks
from the door.
http://www.riversidehouse-peakdistrict.co.uk/
www.privatestay.com - Private and family run accommodation directory.
www.lovetoescape.com - Great range of B&B's
www.e-selfcatering.com - Online self catering directory
NHS Deals
Easy Bed and Breakfast