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Activities and things to do in the Peak District Derbyshire and Peak District Tourist and Visitor Information Centres The following Tourist Information Centres should be able to provide you with all your needs for an enjoyable stay in Derbyshire and the Peak District National Park, including information on local accommodation, attractions and events. Ashbourne 13 Market Place Ashbourne DE6 1EU Tel: 01335 343666 Fax: 01335 300638 Email: ashbourneinfo@derbyshiredales.gov.uk Bakewell Old Market Hall Bridge Street Bakewell DE45 1DS Tel/Fax: 01629 813227 Email: bakewell@peakdistrict-npa.gov.uk Opening times: Easter until 31 October 9:30am - 5:30pm 1 November until Easter 10:00am - 5:00pm Located in the 17th century Old Market Hall in the centre of town, Bakewell visitor centre is fully accessible. It has an interactive interpretation area on the first floor. The experienced staff provide a comprehensive information service for the National Park, offering advice on local events, public transport and how to make the most of your visit to the area. The retail area displays a wide range of locally produced arts and crafts. Gifts, souvenirs and local maps are also available as well a large selection of literature to appeal to walkers, cyclists and enthusiasts of the Peak District National Park. The centre is also able to book accommodation anywhere in the country or reserve you theatre tickets for Buxton Opera House and a variety of other local events. Buxton The Crescent Buxton SK17 6BQ Tel: 01298 25106 Fax: 01298 73153 Castleton Visitor Centre Castle Street Castleton Hope Valley Derbyshire S33 8WG Tel: 01433 620679 Email: castleton@peakdistrict-npa.gov.uk Opening times: Easter until 31 October 9:30am - 5:30pm 1 November until Easter 10:00am - 5:00pm Castleton visitor centre is situated at the very heart of the village. The centre houses a fascinating museum as well as a full range of tourist information services. Castleton information centre services include accommodation bookings, local theatre bookings, brochures, up to date information on events, attractions and the Peak District National Park. Contains changing displays in the exhibition room, which shows off the talents of local artists, photographers and crafts people. Derby Assembly Rooms Market Place Derby DE1 3AH Tel: 01332 255802 Fax: 01332 256137 Email: tourism@derby.gov.uk Open seven days a week: Monday to Friday 9.30am - 5.30pm Saturday 9.30am - 5pm Sunday and Bank Holidays 10.30am - 2.30pm Chesterfield Tourist Information Centre Rykneld Square Chesterfield S40 1SB Tel: 01246 345777/8 Fax: 01246 345770 E-mail: tourism@chesterfield.gov.uk Website: www.visitchesterfield.info Open times: Mon 2 Apr 2007 - Sat 27 Oct 2007 Mon - Sat 09:00 to 17:30 Mon 29 Oct 2007 - Sat 15 Mar 2008 Mon - Sat 09:00 to 17:00 The centre provides leaflets and posters on events, attractions, where to stay, where to eat, bus times, train times and sells a range of tickets - from theatre seats to coaches and trains. Edale Visitor Centre The Moorland Centre Field Head Edale Hope Valley Derbyshire s33 7za Tel: 01433 670207 Opening times: Easter until 31 October Weekdays 9:30am - 5:00pm (closed for lunch) Weekends 9:30am - 5:30pm (closed for lunch) 1 November until Easter Weekdays 10:00am - 3.30pm Weekends 9:30am - 4.30pm (closed for lunch) Recently opened and built near the start of the Pennine Way, the Moorland Centre’s design reflects its upland setting. It has a living roof of sedum turf, intersected by a waterfall tumbling over glass panels into a pool at the entrance. The turf acts as an eco-friendly insulator, and the building is fuelled by an energy-saving ground-source heat pump. Interactive exhibitions for all ages explain why the Moors for the Future Project was set up to restore vast tracts of this threatened habitat, and conserve its heritage. 'Listening posts' enable visitors to hear reminiscences of people who live and work on the moors, as well as those who use them for recreation. The experienced and welcoming team are available at the Visitor Centre to help and advise on how to make the most of your visit to this beautiful valley of quiet hamlets and dramatic moors. Information is available on accommodation, attractions, public transport, the Peak District National Park, the Pennine Way and details of local events. There is also a retail area offers an outstanding range of products. Glossop The Gatehouse Victoria Street Glossop SK13 8HT Tel/Fax: 01457 855920 Website: www.glossoptouristcentre.co.uk Matlock Tourist Information Centre Crown Square Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3AT Tel: 01629 583388 Fax: 01629 584131 email: matlockinfo@derbyshiredales.gov.uk Open daily until 31st July 09.30 - 17.00 Open daily from 1st August 2007; March to October inclusive 10.00 - 17.00 November to February inclusive 10.30 - 16.00 Matlock Bath The Pavilion Matlock Bath DE4 3NR Tel: 01629 55082 Fax: 01629 56304 Email: matlockbathinfo@derbyshiredales.gov.uk Open all week March - Oct 9.30am to 5.00pm Sat and Sun Nov - Feb 10.00am - 4.00pm Ripley Town Hall Market Place Ripley DE5 3BT Tel: 01773 841488 Fax: 01773 841487 Opening times: 9.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10.00 am - 5.30 pm Wednesday 9.30 a.m. - 3.00 p.m. Saturday Upper Derwent visitor centre Fairholmes Bamford Hope Valley S33 0AQ Tel: 01433 650953 Email: derwentinfo@peakdistrict.gov.uk Opening times: 1 November - 2 January Weekdays 10am - 3:30pm Weekends 9:30am - 4:30pm (closed 30 minutes for lunch) Closed Christmas Day 3 January - 11 February Weekends only 9:30am - 4:30pm (closed 1 hour for lunch) 12 February - Easter Weekdays 10am - 3:30pm Weekends 9:30am - 4:30pm (closed 30 minutes for lunch) Easter - 31 October Weekdays 9:30am - 5pm (closed 30 minutes for lunch) Weekends 9:30am - 5:30pm (closed 30 minutes for lunch) The Upper Derwent visitor centre is just 500 metres from the Derwent Dam and acts as a focus for the two million walkers, cyclists and tourists that make the journey into this beautiful valley each year. The Upper Derwent visitor centre, along with a refreshment kiosk, cycle hire and ranger facilities form 'Fairholmes', a visitor complex run jointly by the Peak District National Park Authority and Severn Trent Water. There are fully accessible disabled toilet facilities and the centre itself can also accommodate wheelchair users. It is staffed by experienced hill walkers with a wide knowledge of the Peak District National Park and local knowledge second to none, who are always willing to advise on ways of enjoying this unique area.