Derbyshire Dales & Victorian Masterpieces Glass of wine every night
Monday 18 April 2022 to Friday 22 April 2022
£540pp
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The Victorian's were hard at work in this part of England and you'll find remarkable engineering, horticulture and architecture dotted amongst the rolling hills and mountain tops of the UK's oldest National Park. We'll explore Derbyshire, Cheshire and Staffordshire during our tour of The Peak District, picking out attractive gardens, historical halls and even venturing into the depths of space along the way!
Tour code: C3351
Monday
Enjoy Derbyshire Dales scenery before the hotel welcomes you with cream tea, as your bags are taken from the coach to your room.
Tuesday
Experience a unique river cruise during our morning visit to the ingenious Anderton Boat Lift, an incredible feat of Victorian engineering that raises barges 50ft from river to canal! This afternoon, discover 250 years of horticultural history at Arley Hall & Gardens. It’s thought that their pristine Herbaceous Border was the first one planted in England! Arley Hall itself, with elaborate décor and imposing fireplaces, is a favourite filming spot for Peaky Blinders and Coronation Street.
Wednesday
Biddulph Grange Garden is another Victorian masterpiece with collections from all over the world, taking visitors on a journey from Italy to Egypt to The Himalayas and beyond. This afternoon, journey even further as you learn about Jodrell Bank’s role in iconic events like the Space Race and the Cold War! The internationally recognisable Lovell Telescope has been collecting space data for over 50 years and has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage Status.
Thursday
Enjoy wonderful views as we wend our way through Derbyshire’s pretty countryside to the thermal spa town of Buxton and the charming village of Eyam. Perhaps seek out Buxton’s Victorian Pavilion Gardens (established for 150 years!) and uncover Eyam’s history as The Plague Village in this atmospheric setting. You’ll find a lovely choice of independent cafés and shops in both locations.
Friday
Sit back and enjoy more scenery as we head home over the famous Snake Pass and along the shores of the Ladybower Reservoir to call at Castleton where a piece of the unique, local Blue John stone would make a lovely holiday souvenir!
- Entry to the Anderton Boat Lift with a lift experience & cruise
- Entry to Arley Hall & Gardens (HH)
- Entry to Biddulph Grange Garden (NT)
- Entry to Jodrell Bank
- Free time in Buxton, Eyam & Castleton
- Glass of house wine with dinner each evening
- Two in-house activity evenings
- Cream tea on arrival at the hotel
- Scenic drives through The Dales
- Tea/coffee after dinner each evening
- Porterage
- Door2Door travel (save £10pp by meeting the coach)
- Free BCH/ABTOT Financial Protection
- Free holiday insurance
- Pre allocated seat
- Just £40pp deposit (balance due 8 weeks prior to departure)
- £5pp discount for National Trust Members
- £5pp discount for Historic Houses Members
- Executive touring coach featuring a refreshment station, reclining seats, reading lights, curtains, foot and arm rests, toilet, safety belts, air suspension and individual air-flow controls
- An experienced, friendly, highly-rated and professional tour driver
The Hollin House Hotel 
- Expect an elegant and nostalgic welcome to this 19th century Victorian House with dramatic Gothic style décor
- Set within four aces of wooded gardens between the edge of the Peak District and the Cheshire countryside
- Our customers rated this hotel 4.2/5 stars in 2022 based on its food & drink, customer service, bedroom comfort and public areas
- Ensuite rooms featuring flatscreen TV, phone, hairdryer, free WiFi, ironing equipment and hospitality tray
- Restaurant, bar and lounge
- Terrace
- Lift
ACCESS: There are no walk-in showers at the hotel
Please ask us about upgrade options which may be available at a supplement
