Places to visit during February Half Term
- 17th February 2022
- Local attractions
Places to visit during February Half Term
Please find below a list of places that are open during Februay Half Term for you to visit whilst on holiday. (Please visit their website for opening times & tickets)
Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath – Enjoy a cable car ride and exploring the caverns.
Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath- Find out about Derbyshire’s fascinating mining history.
Deception Escape Rooms, Matlock – Great for families and groups who love problem solving.
Chatsworth Farm Park & Adventure Playground – Open from the 19th – 27th February
Matlock Farm Park – Just a few minutes drive or a 10 minute walk from Darwin Forest.
Matlock Meadows Ice Cream Parlour - Open Fri 18th, Sat 19th & Sun 20th Feb as well as Fri 25th, Sat 26th & Sun 27th Feb!
Great British Car Journey - Over 100 British Classic cars & the opportunity to drive dad’s car!
Peak Wildlife Park, Winkhill – Meet penguins, lemurs and lots more animals.
Gulliver’s World, Rother Valley – A theme park especially for children.
Treak Cavern (Home to the famous Blue John stone) or Speedwell Cavern (Enjoy a guided Cavern tour by boat), Castleton –Weather permitting you can also walk up Mam Tor for great views.
Hardwick Hall, near Chesterfield – National Trust property used as Malfoy Manor in Harry Potter.
Bolsover Castle, near Chesterfield – English Heritage Castle with events throughout half term.
Eyam Museum – Learn how the families sacrificed themselves during the Plague. (Closed Mon/Tues)
Cromford Mills – Where the industrial revolution began! Now a World Heritage site.
Poole’s Cavern – Natural limestone cave on the edge of Buxton.
Local Towns & Villages
Chesterfield – Home to the Crooked Spire, market/shops and a bowling and cinema complex
Bakewell – Why not pay a visit to the Bakewell Pudding Shop!
Matlock – Independent shops, a lovely park and cliff top walks to Matlock Bath (High Tor).
Matlock Bath – Fish & Chip Shops and Amusement Arcades – A seaside town in the country!
Buxton – Home to the Opera House, Pavilion Gardens and the famous water.
Outdoor Adventure Sports – Many companies are offering caving, climbing and abseiling over half term. Details at www.darwinforest.co.uk/peak-district/activities
Places to walk
There are so many places to enjoy walking in the local area. We have a number of circular walks from the park and details of lots of walks in the local area at www.darwinforest.co.uk/walking
The Trails (Monsal, High Peak and Tissington) offer flat off-road walking and cycling routes. Cycles are available to hire on these trails.
Stanage and Curbar Edge - The famous Gritstone edges offer spectacular views but are easily accessible from Curbar Gap Car Park and are family friendly walks. Postcode S32 3YR.
Ladybower & Derwent Dams – During the winter months you may be able to see the famous Derwent ‘Dambuster’ Dam overflow as well as the Ladybower plugholes in action.
Carsington Water – Enjoy walking or cycling around the reservoir. Onsite restaurant and playground.
Cromford Canal – Walk along the Canal which is part of the Derwent Valley World Heritage Site.
Lumsdale Falls – A steep ravine with steps and beautiful waterfalls (some are closed for safety) You can also visit Bentley Brook Brewery for refreshments or Lumsdale Glass.