In the peak district
Places to visit during the Easter Holidays
25th February 2025
Places to visit during the Easter HolidaysPlease find below a list of places that are open during Easter for you to visit whilst on holiday. (Please visit their website for opening times & tickets)Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath – Enjoy a c …Read More about Places to visit during the Easter Holidays
Christmas Markets in the Derbyshire Peak District
24th September 2024
There are some fantastic Christmas Markets to visit in the Derbyshire Peak District. It's the perfect excuse to book a lodge holiday and combine a relaxing break with a shopping extravaganza! Christmas at ChatsworthThe Chatsworth Christmas Marke …Read More about Christmas Markets in the Derbyshire Peak District
Wet Day Wonders
22nd October 2023
The saying goes that, “There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing” and that analogy is certainly true in the Peak District! Even when the weather is bad, the Peak District is still breathtakingly beautiful, so we would still recommend …Read More about Wet Day Wonders
10 reasons to visit Derbyshire & the Peak District
22nd September 2023
The 22nd September is Derbyshire Day, celebrating everything that is fantastic about our wonderful county. Derbyshire lies in the Heart of England and is easily accessible from many major cities with Sheffield, Manchester and Nottingham all close by. The …Read More about 10 reasons to visit Derbyshire & the Peak District
Enjoy a day out at a National Trust property in Derbyshire
11th July 2023
There are lots of National Trust Estates to visit in Derbyshire, including stately homes and breathtaking countryside.The White Peak Estate incorporates the stunning Ilam Park, Dovedale and the Manifold Valley. Ilam Park is ideal for families and d …Read More about Enjoy a day out at a National Trust property in Derbyshire
Pet Friendly Peak District
20th May 2023
The Peak District is the perfect place for you to enjoy a holiday with your four legged friend and our lodges are the perfect place to stay!We have plenty of lodges that have been designated as pet friendly accommodation and at Darwin Forest, we also h …Read More about Pet Friendly Peak District
Peak District Holidays
9th April 2023
There is no better place than the Derbyshire Peak District to enjoy a short break or a family holiday.Our award winning lodge holiday park is set in beautiful surroundings and is an ideal location from which to explore this fantastic area which is ideally lo …Read More about Peak District Holidays
Time for Tea
17th September 2022
We love to enjoy an afternoon tea and we are very lucky that there are an abundance of tea rooms in the area. We serve a delicious Afternoon Tea onsite at the Foresters, but if you fancy a trip out you may like to visit the following:Some of our favourite te …Read More about Time for Tea
Family fun cycling on the Monsal Trail
14th August 2022
The best thing about staying at Darwin Forest is that the Peak District never shuts, no matter what the time of year and no matter what the weather! The Peak District was Britain’s first National Park and each year attracts over 10 million visitors. Its …Read More about Family fun cycling on the Monsal Trail
Best Peak District Views
5th August 2019
There are so many spectacular views in the Derbyshire Peak District to enjoy but below are a few of our favourites:Bamford EdgeBamford Edge provides incredible views over the Upper Derwent Valley with the Derwent and Ladybower reservoirs sitting majestical …Read More about Best Peak District Views