activities
Sailing and Watersports
Carsington Sports & Leisure Ltd is a watersports centre based at Carsington Water, one of the largest reservoirs in the UK. They are able to offer a variety of watersports activities as well as cycle hire and fly fishing from boat only.
Whether you are after an introductory session in windsurfing, sailing, stand up paddle-boarding, kayaking or a more advanced lesson to perfect your technique, they will have something to suit you.
Caving
Dolomite Training offer an exciting opportunity to explore what lies beneath your feet. Their Caving days for groups, which are highly recommended, will offer you an amazing underground experience. They can further offer abseiling beside waterfalls and chat about the cave formation; looking at fossils and stalactites or stalagmites and taking you to places where very few people have been.
Gem Panning
Gem panning is a fascinating hands-on activity. Carry your pan of 'sand' to shallow ponds of clean water and swirl the mixture to separate out the hidden semi-precious gems. A case of labelled examples are available to assist with identification by colour and shape. Visitors then get to take the gems they find home with them! A perfect activity for families
Horse Riding
Enjoy riding in the attractive surroundings of Matlock Farm Park, with views over to Riber Castle. With scenic farmland, adjoining beautiful forests and a new purpose built arena providing extensive riding facilities, there will be no need to ride on roads.
Cycling
Explore the traffic-free Tissington Trail as it meanders through scenic Peak District landscapes. Ashbourne cycle centre offers a choice of bikes for hire, including adult and child cycles, electric bikes, trail-a-bikes, tandems, buggies, trikes mobility scooters.
The Tissington Trail leads from Ashbourne to Tissington in a three-and-a-half mile cycle ride through a former railway tunnel bringing you to the delights of Tissington Café and the Edward & Vintage sweet shop.
Spa & Beauty
The award -winning Devonshire Spa, is the perfect place to recharge, relax and revitalise for an unforgettable experience.
With a wide range of luxury spa treatments designed to improve your wellbeing, you can truly take some time to reconnect mind, body and soul.
Climbing & Abseiling
Dolomite Training's Peak District climbing courses are tailored to what you want to get from the day, so this could be about getting plenty of climbing done whilst having fun with friends or about your skills development.
Dolomite Training also offer abseiling, offering you to jump off Millersdale Viaduct as it is quick and easy to get back to the top for another go. Alternatively, there is the option to choose a slightly wilder or remote feel the crags give and abseil off a cliff.
GoApe Tree Top Adventure
The classic GoApe experience. They brief you for safety before you fly down zip-wires, leap off their Tarzan Swing and tackle their crossings whilst enjoying some of Britain's most breath-taking scenery.
Whether your tribe is a stag do, birthday party, or a day out with the kids, GoApe is a fantastic day out!
Escape Rooms
Do you have what it takes to defeat Deception? Matlock's first escape rooms have left people raving and wanting to come back for more! A perfect activity for a group or friends or older family.
Fancy working as a team to escape the 'Hunters' in the Derbyshire hills? Contact us for more information.
Theatre & Cinema
Buxton Opera House and Pavilion Arts Centre offer a range of performances and films throughout the year.
Alternatively there are cinemas/theatres in Belper and Derby
Paint-Balling , Quad Biking, Archery, Laser Tag, Crossbow shooting and Pistol Shooting
Wild Park Derbyshire is a family run Paintballing, Laser Tag , Quad Biking Trekking and Archery venue.
What an ideal way to spend a day whether you're on your holidays and looking for something to do, or whether you are a Stag or Hen Party looking for something different.
Clay Pigeon Shooting & Hovercrafting
Yeaveley Estate offer many activities, including Clay Pigeon Shooting and Hovercrafting - this is a brilliant experience for group events.