Peak Cavern is one of four show caves in Castleton, an area famed for its extensive networks of…read morelimestone caverns. Peak Cavern has the largest natural cave entrance of any in Britain, and of the four caves in Castleton is the most natural (the form of the others being partially created by mining). Its historic name was the "Devil's Arse", so called as people in mediaeval times thought the caves as entrances to hell, and the air movement in Peak Cavern during flood made a noise like, well, passing wind! The cave experienced a limited amount of mining, was used as a piggery, and until the early 20th century a small community of rope-makers lived and worked in houses in the entrance. Tourist visits proper began in the 18th Century and really took off in the 19th century. Queen Victoria visited but was too large for the small coffin-like boat used to navigate one of the flooded passages, so miners blasted a new passage - part of today's route. She also had the name changed from its raw mediaeval one... An original boat is now on display, having been naturally excavated during a flood. Mining has in modern times reduced the water levels so, whilst the cave can still flood dramatically, the streams and pools are shallower than historically was the case. Today's tours are all led by a guide and last about 40 minutes. The talk covers the history, geology and natural history - the caves are home to specialised bacteria, water fleas, freshwater shrimp and blind trout. The walk goes through a series of huge chambers, linked by low passages. Sadly, most of the stalactites and stalagmites were cut or shot down in the 19th century, but the grandeur comes from the sheer scale of the chambers. Further in - but beyond the section open to the public - the system contains largest natural cave chambers in Britain - the aptly named Leviathan and Titan - the latter being over 450 feet high. Practicalities: it can be quite cold inside the cave, so carry a fleece or sweater. The cave floor is, in parts, uneven, wet and slippery, so flat shoes with good grip are also recommended. A few of the passages have very low ceilings and require you to duck for some distance.

TAKE THE TOUR!!…read more Listen to what your guide tells you, it is well worth the money. The tour of the cavern is great the information is great from the explanation of the rope making that used to happen there all the way though to the strange rock formations and to why the cavern is also called The Devil's Arse.

What is Travel Eyes...? An amazing idea/company that gets visually impaired, blind and sighted…read morepeople together on holiday. The sighted travelers help out the visually impaired. Why, as a sighted person, go on holiday with blind people...? Believe me I was asked the same question repeatedly when I decided to go on my first trip but now I can't wait to save up and go again. First off you get to go at a reduced rate which is always a bonus but mainly it is an amazing experience sharing your sight with someone who has lost or is losing theirs. I can remember my trip so much more clearly because i spent time looking at the interesting things to describe it to my partner of the day. On the other hand some people didn't want or need that much description so I remember encouraging them to do things they wouldn't necessarily do normally. I went to Andalucia with travel eyes and loved it. I got to meet lots of new genuinely nice people and have already received emails from some to stay in touch. We ate good food, I practiced my Spanish translating the menu; visited places, for free jumping queues; wondered around soaking up the atmosphere and of course did plenty of excursions and activities. I would recommend this company to anyone who likes to chat and meet new people... in fact I would recommend this to anyone shy to encourage them to get out of their comfort zone in a safe environment. LOVE IT and CANT WAIT for my next trip :)

Traveleyes are a great concept and I had 3 holidays with them. The first 2 holidays were brilliant…read morebut, logistically, things went wrong with the third. The company was at fault in booking a questionable contractor for our transport, then not being able to sort it out on the ground, and finally adopting a hostile attitude towards those of us who complained on return because of the impact on our enjoyment. Sometimes things do go wrong on holidays. However this company needs to learn basic PR and how to deal graciously with complaints. They have a monopoly on the market for visually impaired holidaymakers, and in my view are complacent as a result.

Despite what you think of me I like to keep it local and fresh. That isn't an admission to anything…read moreillegal it is purely an innocent fact. So I am partial to the delights of a farm shop and Emleys is a cracking place to indulge. First up the shop itself. You'll find high quality fresh veg here. You can't beat real bundles of asparagus, salad that still has dirt on it and rugged vegetables. It's a good place to stock up on your five a day. It is also a great place to stock up on some treats and for that I'm talking Brymor ice cream, yum. On top of the shop it's also got a pleasant farm trail for the children and a lovely pet's corner. Yes I'm back on the animals again! Throw in a gardener's corner and an activity centre complete with bouncy castle and there is enough to keep the little ones entertained whilst you get some fresh goodies. Oh and a donkey. What isn't to like?

If you have a family to entertain and want something outdoors and earthy, with a little bit of…read moreeducation thrown in this working farm is a good place to go. For a small price animal feed can be purchased at the farm shop (which also sells a range of produce largely locally produced) to go and feed the animals of various forms that reside on this farm. The are no structure walks around the site so this is somewhere where you have to be engaged and take care of little people that may get nipped or pecked from various creatures. As long as it's not a day like to day (that is absolutely tipping it down with rain) there's a lot that could be got out of a visit here.

What a nice little day trip if you're staying in Nottingham. Walk around the forest where Robin…read moreHood and his gang spent their time. See the old Major Oak where Robin Hood and his Merry Men would hide before they stole from the rich. This tree is about 1000 years old and it's supported by beams. Come check it out!

Could have been so much better. A lovely forest walk, and they've spent a fortune on the shop and…read morecafe, apparently, but apart from the stuff at the shop the only reference to Robin Hood is two statues on a little bridge with Little John and RH himself. A small museum or exhibition would have been welcome. You can find shops and cafes anywhere. And £3 for an ice cream from the van is pushing it. There seemed more to see with the older set up. Not that impressed. Sorry.

York is a beautiful town with lots to see, do and shop. Read good things about York's Chocolate…read moreStory. We we travelling with our Bulldog, so we took turns visiting the shop. Got a bunch of chocolate bars (milk, dark and raspberry) and a selection of their pralines. Even though very busy, the staff was very friendly and helpful. Prices are very fair. The chocolate bars were quite good. But maybe not exactly our style. Or maybe I'm biased because I'm Swiss :D But the pralines were divine! Pieces of art. Tasted as amazing as they looked. Really up there with the very best ones we've had yet. All kinds of ingredients and fillings. Just amazingly tasty. Surely we'll be back for more whenever we're back in York.

We attended the guided tour as 2 adults and both really enjoyed the entire experience. There were 2…read moreother families in our group for a total of 8 people. One family had a little girl who was probably 4 years old and she thoroughly enjoyed the entire tour. Our guide was fantastic from the beginning to the end. She was engaging, funny, and knowledgeable. The tour is interesting while giving you historical information about chocolate coming to England, the first chocolate families, as well as giving you a few tastes along the way. At the end you get to make your own white chocolate lollipop to take home. You also get to watch the chocolate kitchen make some chocolates and tested those as well. We thought it was worth the money and glad we did it!

Last night in York for a Ghost Walk. Saw the sign that said "Nightly" and "No reservations…read morerequired". Several folks showed up at the allotted time. Guide/Tour Operator never showed up. Not enough time to get to another tour. I would try one of the other several ghost tours that are available in York, before I try this one again. Disappointing.

I enjoyed this Ghost Hunt. The actor stayed in character all the time and took us for a nice hunt…read morearound York. It was a combination of comedy, historical facts and pranks. We met at 730PM in the Shambles. It was $6/adult for the tour and we simply paid the man in the coat. Bring cash, cos there is no ticketing process. We followed him and made stops at various haunted sites and he basically explained the history and wove in some comedy. He held the stage well and had all of us participate in fun activities. For $6, this was well worth the cost and time. I definitely enjoyed this experience, it was fun, and very entertaining.

Poole's Cavern is a 2 million year old naturla limestone cave in Buxton Country Park…read more We were given a guided tour by a very informed guide who answered all questions asked of him. We were guided through the illuminated chambers stopping off at points to take photographs and have special features pointed out to us. The final chamber is about 300ft from the entrance. All I advise is you wear good shoes as the floor is wet and a warm jacket as it can be a bit chilly. A great attraction to visit.

We enjoyed these wonderful caves. The guide gave a very informative talk, we now know what poached…read moreegg stalagmites are. The shop had some lovely stones and crystals and the sound and vision display was informative (though we might not have spent so long in there if it hadn't been for the hail outside.) Couldn't test out Go Ape because our children aren't tall enough but it looked fun. And the country park looked great - it was only that pesky hail that put us off.