Central Peak District Discover More Tour 2027

0
New!
From$3,600 pp
New!
From$3,600 pp
Full Name*
Email Address*
Your Enquiry*
* I agree with Terms of Service and Privacy Statement.
Please agree to all the terms and conditions before proceeding to the next step
Save To Wish List

Adding item to wishlist requires an account

4566

Why Book With Us?

  • Over 25 years of exceptional service
  • Hand-Picked tours & accommodations
  • Preferred Suppliers & Rates

Contact us...

Our experienced travel designers are ready to arrange your travels.

1-888-597-3519

905-639-9954

dhtour@dhtour.ca

8 Days / 7 Nights
Availability : April, June & September
Start: Lee Wood Hotel, Park Rd, Buxton, England
End: Lee Wood Hotel, Park Rd, Buxton, England
Central Peak District Discover More Tour: 7 nights based at Lee Wood Hotel, Buxton

Contact DHTour at 1-888-597-3519 or 905-639-9954 or dhtour@dhtour.ca to book.

Explore historic country estates, dramatic scenery, and places that played a pivotal role in Britain’s Industrial Revolution with this small group guided tour of the Peak District. Find out how it became the UK’s first national park, enjoy a heritage railway ride through the Ecclesbourne Valley, and pay a visit to the past at Crich Tramway Village – a living museum complete with a working pub, café, vintage sweetshop, and trams. To top it all, there’s a private tour of Tissington Hall, an early 17th century Jacobean mansion house and Grade II-listed building.

Tour Details

Highlights:

  • Learning the history of the Peak District National Park’s
  • Riding the heritage railway through Ecclesbourne Valley
  • A private guided tour of Tissington Hall
  • Exploring Magpie Mine, a 19th-century lead mine
  • Spending time in the quirky town of Wirksworth
  • Visiting Crich Tramway Museum
  • A more personalised experience thanks to small group sizes (maximum 16 people)

Pick Up Location & TIme

Lee Wood Hotel, Park Rd, Buxton, SK17 6TQ (Google Map)
4:00pm – You’re welcome to check into the country house hotel from 4pm onwards.

Drop off Location & Time

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way onward.

Price Includes

  • High quality en-suite upgraded accommodation at Lee Wood Hotel
  • Excellent food in our country house, full board (B,L,D daily)
  • The services of our knowledgeable leader, ensuring you get the most from your holiday
  • Full-day excursions with all transport on touring days in a good-quality, comfortable mini-coach
  • All entrance fees (other than National Trust & English Heritage properties)
  • Easy-to-follow routes, maps and information in our Discovery Point if you want to explore independently

Meals

All meals from afternoon Cream tea on arrival day, to breakfast on departure day
  • 7 breakfasts
  • 6 lunches
  • 7 dinners
  • 1 tea

Price Excludes

  • Entrance fee for National Trust & English Heritage properties
  • Airfare
  • Transfers
  • Pre / Post hotel nights
  • Travel to/from the Country Hotel (The nearest railway station is Buxton)
  • Driver / Tour Leader gratuity is at your discretion
  • Travel Insurance
What to Expect

Unpack Once!

Explore places of interest, beauty, heritage and wonder. Enjoy active guided sightseeing on relaxed-pace trips to revel in the history, landscapes, architecture and culture of your chosen destination. Our knowledgeable leaders will provide fascinating detail to bring it all to life. Travel between locations by mini-coach or public transport following a carefully planned itinerary.

  • Accommodation at a country house hotel
  • Full Board Meals – from dinner on arrival day to breakfast on departure day
  • Knowledgeable leader
  • Transport between locations

All our carefully-curated itineraries are designed by our experts. While we make every effort to adhere to the described itinerary, we may take alternative routes or adapt the running order for weather and/or operational reasons.

On each Discovery day, you will be walking roughly 3-5 miles (5-8km) throughout the course of the day as you explore the venues and locations we visit. You’ll also be hopping on and off the coach throughout – you should expect to spend the majority of the day on your feet. Most of this walking will be at attractions but some may be across country tracks or footpaths so be sure to bring sturdy shoes. There will also be stairs to climb in the majority of the venues you visit, though other more accessible options may be available. At some venues, there may also be uneven surfaces, such as cobbles or rocky paths.

Itinerary

Day 1Arrival Day

You’re welcome to check in at Peveril of the Peak from 4pm onwards. Enjoy a complimentary cream tea on arrival. (D, T)

Accommodation: The Peveril of the Peak

Day 2Wirksworth

We journey to the market town of Wirksworth where we will go on a town tour and admire historic and architectural gems. Afterwards, there’ll be some free time to explore the town’s quirky independent shops and vibrant cafes in the high street. We’ll then head to Wirksworth Station, taking a return trip on Derbyshire’s longest heritage railway through the Ecclesbourne Valley.  (B, L, D)

Accommodation: Lee Wood Hotel

Day 3Higher Plainsteads Farm & Buxton

We travel to the family-run Higher Plainsteads Farm to learn more about the workings of the farm and about the environment and heritage of the area (season depending). In the afternoon, we journey to Buxton to enjoy a guided Buxton Crescent experience. We end our tour with the opportunity to sample the famous water before spending free time in Buxton.  (B, L, D)

Accommodation: Lee Wood Hotel

Day 4Free day

A free day for you to explore the local area or to relax in the Country House. Our Discovery Points help you make the most out of your free day. There’s plenty of maps and a selection of the best local walking routes, as well as weather forecasts and public transport options – plus details about other places to visit. (B, L, D)

Accommodation: Lee Wood Hotel

Day 5Ethel Haythornthwaite & Bakewell

This morning, we spend our time delving into the history of the Peak District. We’ll learn about Ethel Haythornthwaite, whose work on protecting the rural landscape of Sheffield was key in helping set up the Peak District as the UK’s first national park. We then head to Bakewell, home of the famous pudding, to enjoy a guided tour of the town and local museum. You’ll then have free time to explore the town. (B, L, D)

Accommodation: Lee Wood Hotel

Day 6Magpie Mine & Crich Tramway Village

Today we’ll visit Magpie Mine, Derbyshire’s last working lead mine and one of the best surviving examples of a 19th century lead mine in the UK. We then visit the Peak District Mining Museum to learn more about the region’s mining industry.  Our final stop of the day is to Crich Tramway Village where we’ll visit the museum and take a ride on the trams. (B, L, D)

Accommodation: Lee Wood Hotel

Day 7Tissington Hall & Masson Mills

We start our day with a private guided tour of Tissington Hall. The hall was built in 1609 by the FitzHerbert family who still reside there today. We then head to the National Stone Centre which is made up of six limestone quarries. Here we have the chance to learn more about the importance and history of stone and its allied industries. Later, we enjoy a guided tour of Masson Mills to discover the extensive collection of historic textile machinery of Sir Richard Arkwright’s 1783 powered cotton spinning mill. (B, L, D)

Accommodation: Lee Wood Hotel

Day 8Departure Day

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home. (B)

Dates and Prices
Departure Dates Per person (single or twin) Single in a double room
2027: April 30 $3,600 $3,880
2027: June 18 $3,930 $4,210
2027: September 17 $3,950 $4,230

Pricing

Pricing is per person (pp) based on single/twin/double occupancy.

Supplement applied for single in a double room.

Rates include room upgrade (premium) and membership fees. 

Rates are in $ CAD.


Contact DHTour at 1-888-597-3519 or 905-639-9954 or dhtour@dhtour.ca to book.

Ask us for the best available pricing for your dates & choice of airline. We can assist in your travel to/from the Country House.

During your Discovery Tour you’ll have the opportunity to visit many fascinating places. The following is our provisional programme, and your leader may adjust it at their discretion, taking into account factors such as weather, local opening times, or other events. This holiday includes active sightseeing and you should expect to spend lots of time on your feet.

Most admissions to places of interest are not included. Please allow up to £10 per day for admissions to all the places of interest we will be visiting. The full adult price is given but there are usually good reductions for parties and seniors. If you are a member of the National Trust, English Heritage or similar, remember to bring your card for free admission to their properties. Please bring cash as card machines are not always available at all venues.

Sometimes things happen beyond our control – the weather, traffic jams or changes at the places we visit. If we need to adjust your holiday programme, for whatever reason, your leader will help smooth the way.

Travel Details:
Address is: Lee Wood Hotel, Park Rd, Buxton, SK17 6TQ

By Rail:
The nearest railway station is Buxton.

By Taxi:

You may wish to call one of the local taxi companies on arrival for transport to and from the train station. 

By Car:
Lee Wood Hotel can be approached either via The Park or to the rear via Manchester Road (A5004 Long Hill to Whaley Bridge). If you are using SatNav, our postcode is SK17 6TQ. Parking is available around the hotel, and there is additional unrestricted parking on The Park, to the south side of the premises. 

Hotel Descriptions
4

Lee Wood Hotel

Lee Wood is our 43-bedroom Georgian property in the historic spa town of Buxton, opening 29 January 2027 with a special celebratory launch week. Not only does our newest country house have excellent rail connections, with Buxton station only a short walk away, it also has easy access to a wonderful variety of Peak District walking routes. Surrounded by the Peak District National Park, our Buxton base offers a wealth of walks across the dramatic gritstone edges of the Dark Peak, through the gentle valleys of the White Peak, and routes that delve into the region’s industrial past, history, and heritage. 

Address: Lee Wood Hotel, Park Rd, Buxton, SK17 6TQ

Room Amenities: Tea & coffee-making facilities, TV, Hairdryer, Toiletries, Wi-Fi

Designed with your comfort in mind, Lee Wood Hotel has 43 well-appointed guest rooms available in three categories: Classic, Premium, and Superior.

Premium Rooms are more spacious en-suite guest rooms*. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, body lotion, shower gel), and a 32-inch TV. Extras include bathrobes, slippers.

Hotel Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, boot room and drying room, Lawned grounds, lounge, bar, ballroom, library and board games to borrow

 

Map

Photos