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Above left Stone houses in the hilly market
9 Bakewell 0 Haddon Hall town of Bakewell Above centre Pretty gardens
Derbyshire; DE45 1BT Derbyshire; DE45 1LA and medieval manor house of Haddon Hall
A bustling market town at the heart The most complete medieval and Above right Matlock Bath, perched beside
of the Peak District, Bakewell is a Elizabethan manor house in England, the River Derwent
charming place just to wander and Haddon Hall (Apr–Sep: daily; Oct: Fri–
window-shop. It’s also known for Mon; www.haddonhall.co.uk) has EAT AND DRINK
good food, with food stores in the remained virtually unaltered, except
courtyards off the main street and for upkeep, since the 1600s, and is HATHERSAGE
plenty of tea shops offering the local still owned by the Manners family. Coleman’s Deli inexpensive
speciality, Bakewell Pudding – it’s Original features include massive A lively deli café in a renovated coach
never called a tart in its home town. In medieval kitchens, flagstoned court- house building serving sandwiches,
salads and sumptuous cakes.
addition to its weekly market, the town yards, a 12th-century chapel with The Square, S32 1BB; 01433 650 505;
hosts a monthly Farmers’ Market 15th-century wall paintings and a Long www.colemansdeli.com
attracting many local food producers. Gallery with exquisite wood panelling. AROUND CHATSWORTH
The Old House Museum (Apr–Oct: ª Turn right out of the car park and
open daily), Bakewell’s oldest house, continue down A6 to Matlock Bath. Pay- Rowley’s Restaurant moderate
begun in 1543, has been made into a and-display parking along main street. This stylish bar-restaurant in Baslow,
on the A619 just north of Chatsworth,
fascinating museum of everyday life. serves creative modern British food.
ª Take the A6 south. Haddon Hall is q Matlock Bath Church Lane, Baslow, DE45 1RY; 01246
on the left but park on the right. Derbyshire; DE4 3AT 583 880; www.rowleysrestaurant.co.uk
Matlock developed in the 19th century BAKEWELL
as a spa with mass-market appeal. It is
still a popular destination, especially Piédaniel’s moderate
Chef Eric Piédaniel combines his own
Matlock Bath to the south of the main French skills and culinary traditions
town, where the River Derwent runs with local produce, and his restaurant
through an impressive narrow gorge. is a beautifully calm, relaxing space.
The main street (A6) beside the river is Bath Street, DE45 1BX; 01629 812 687;
www.piedaniels-restaurant.com
lined with budget restaurants and ice-
cream and souvenir shops. The most MATLOCK BATH
popular family attraction is the Heights Stones Restaurant moderate
of Abraham (Mar–Nov: open daily; www. In an enviable riverside location,
heightsofabraham.com) at the top of Stones offers both set menu and à la
the gorge – reached via a dramatic carte options. Try the duo of seafood.
1c Dale Road, Matlock, DE4 3LT; 01629
Above Extravagant topiary in the grounds cable car ride – with caverns, gardens, 56061; www.stones-restaurant.co.uk;
of Haddon Hall nature trails and dramatic views. closed Sun & Mon
DAY TRIP OPTIONS Follow the drive route north but return Follow the drive route but return via A6.
Take in stunning countryside, historic via the A515 to save time. Great houses in the Peaks
houses and pretty towns.
Along the Hope Valley From Bakewell 9, buy some treats for
Through the White Peak Staying at Buxton 3, drive to Edale 4 lunch and visit majestic Chatsworth
Explore Ashbourne 1 and then take a for a walk above the village, and then 8 to enjoy a picnic in the park. Drive
long walk in the country at Dovedale visit the caves at Castleton 5. Drive round to the smaller but older Haddon
2 before driving north through on through Hathersage 6, with views Hall 0 and end the day with some
quaint Peak District villages to relax in of Stanage Edge and finally stop at family fun at Matlock Bath 0.
Buxton’s elegant Georgian pavilions 3. Bakewell 9 for some food shopping. Take the A6 there and back.

Eat and Drink: inexpensive, under £25; moderate, £25–£50; expensive, over £50

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