The park and the buildings are very beautiful. They really turn back the time…read more The botanical gardens are open now and are very nice but not very big. There are several fairs are held in the Pavilion Gardens such as the Fine Food Fairs, Farmers' Markets, Art & Craft Fairs, Antique Fairs, etc. Also the tourism information center is there.

As the website and the entrance signs say - Pavilion Gardens is a 'great free family day out.'…read more This historic park is situated in the centre of Buxton and is constantly full of locals walking dogs or taking their children out to play as well as a variety of tourists, from families on a day out, cyclists taking a short break to photographers and artists wanting to capture a slice of nature. There is a pay and display car park at one side of the gardens, however as it is centrally located you can easily walk to it from most hotels and the town centre. For tourists new to the area, there is a Tourist Information Centre which will provide you with lots of information about Buxton and the surrounding Peak District area. Hundred of events are held within the gardens over the year, mainly located in the Octagon Hall. These included farmers markets and fetes etc. during my visit a few weekends ago there was an Art based festival taking place where clothing, photographs, jewellery, furniture and other art works were being displayed and some offered for sale. For those searching for a little more fun suitable for the younger generations, there is a large park fully equipped with swings and slides as well as a miniature train which offers rides around one section of the park. If you're wanting to stop for a short refreshment break there are plenty of places to pick from, including outside and inside cafes serving both hot and cold food as well as ice creams. On my next trip to Buxton I will definitely be heading back here as there was plenty of things I didn't get to see.

A lovely green space near Rotherham town centre. I have fond memories of Clifton Park as a child…read moreand it's nice to see that the funfair is still in operation. Clifton Park museum is free and worth a visit, there is crazy golf and tennis courts along with children's play areas. There used to be donkey rides and a paddling pool though I'm unsure if these still exist. A nice place for walking and picnics. It's also home to the Rotherham Show which takes place every September.

Popular park in Rotherham. Clifton Park offers a couple of play areas one for younger children with…read moreswings (full harness), slide, climbing frame and wooden train and one for the older kids, wooden large climbing frame with a variety of slides. There's plenty of grass and park for running around, dog walking, picnics etc. There is also a museum on site and a crazy golf plus a couple of tennis courts to hire. There's a small funfair, but this is seasonal so doesn't operate in bad weather. Ticket prices are quite cheap but its definitely aimed at the younger children (under 12/14) Well worth a visit, can be quite popular at the weekends and the car park is small, but it's a great place to visit.

Come if you have a car. Very interesting. The tour guide are great. Book online in advance though…read more You need to display the parking slip on dash board as well

creswell crags is well worth a visit if you are in the area!…read more the visitors center is fantastic! as soon as you walk in its like WOW the displays are amazing and so life like, the movie is great and plenty of space for everyone as this is designed for school classes to be able to visit here too.Theres lots to look at and do in the center, plus a gift shop and ice creams too which is great for those summer days out. a walk around the crags site is just as good, theres a lovely river, a out door class room, lots and lots of caves and tours go around several times a day but you have book to go on the tour so you can look around inside the caves. its a lovely place and well worth a walk around

family aimed museum, brillaint for the kids and it was free !…read morenice park for the kids to play in.

Great place to visit very interesting and educational here's some photos what I've takenread more

Buxton Museum & Art Gallery is a smallish venue in the town centre, with modest exhibits of…read morehistorical objects and paintings (on the upper floor) which also offers a glimpse into the history of Buxton. There are some genuine artefacts on display, most obviously the "Buxton Mermaid" (see photo) - in the 19th century, people like the infamous P.T. Barnum displayed such objects as genuine "mummified mermaids"! Unfortunately, it's all downhill from there: the mostly modern paintings on the upper floor are insignificant, made by local artists - but they do add to the "community feel" of the place, and as suggested by the many posters and leaflets lying around, the museum plays an important part in the communal activities of the town. The entry is free, and you're allowed to take photos. So if you're close by, why not drop in for a half hour on a rainy day.

Some great displays and amazing art work, especially the art work from local schools.read more

Haddon Hall is a large, grand, and very interesting manor house near Bakewell, England. Part of it…read moreis kept private but a large portion of the hall and ground are open to the public, with a restaurant on the premises in the old carriage house. The buildings include sections from many different periods, from the late 12th century to the mid 17th century and the portions open to the public include the kitchen area, banquet hall, and other sections, plus portions of the grounds and walled garden. This is also a must-see site for those interesting in filming locations since many films and television shows have had scenes filmed here. This is particularly true for fans of The Princess Bride, with many scenes being filmed in the hall and on the grounds, all very recognisable. More scenes wre filmed in the general area as well. At Christmastime, it is heavily decorated and there is choir singing in the hall.

This place was absolutely awesome! Such history and inspiration for the imagination here! And if…read moreyou're any sort of period-piece movie fan, you MUST come here! You'll recognize parts of this castle (or mansion? Lol) IMMEDIATELY! They filmed parts of movies here like Princess Bride, Mary Queen of Scots, The King and the more recent adaptation of Jane Eyre with Michael Fassbender! It was so lovely all decorated for Christmas as well...they even had a bell-ringer concert going when we arrived! I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed my visit here! Parking is directly across the street and they have an easy crossing and walk up to the site. The parking lot can be muddy and they do charge you about 3gbp to park.

We visited this place totally by accident and loved it. The nature trail was so unexpected and…read morereally impressive. We were so surprised by the size of the anthill and ants that actually lived by the ant sculptures The rest of the village also really impressed us, the reconstruction of the houses was very good, the streets most realistic. And of course the tramways were in beautiful condition and it was a real treat to go for a ride. A great day out, with or without children. For a similar experience you could also go and visit the black country museum in Dudley.

I took my small son to Crich Tramway Village for their special Thomas the Tank Engine day. Wow!…read moreWhat a great day out. From the moment we arrived by a very good bus service from Matlock, there was plenty to see and do. The Thomas scenarios - short stories with activities - were spread out through the day so we could explore the rest of the museum in between. They involved the kids in the scenarios, for example helping to fill Thomas' boiler with water from little buckets. If I have one criticism though it was the commercialism surrounding Thomas. A stall selling toys and souvenirs took pride of place by the engine and of course was impossible to avoid. There is a good, safe indoor play area which saved us from a brief shower of rain and gave me a sit down. A woodland walk with fantastic wood sculptures including a giant ant - great for photos - which can walk the legs off any lively toddler. There is an adventure playground for older children too. The entrance fee includes unlimited tram rides all day and with tram stops along the way walking is optional. The staff are friendly and helpful adding to the experience. The indoor museum is very big and has been tastefully arranged to show off vintage trams from all over the uk aswell as period architecture. Outside there are plenty of wonders from a bygone age, a 'tardis' police telephone box, post box and an a b button phone which is in working order. Everywhere we went there was something to do and see. A full day which made me very reluctant to leave! I chose Crich for a day out because Thomas the Tank Engine was there, not expecting to have so much fun myself. I can recommend it highly for kids and grown ups of all ages. I think my mum would like it, she's in her 80's and remember riding on trams to work in her youth so next time i will take her too especially as they have excellent facilities for less able individuals.

Graves Park is the largest public park in Sheffield and is located in the south of the city. It…read morecontains the Rose Garden Cafe as well as the much loved Rare Breeds animal park. Numerous sports are played in the park such as football, cricket, tennis, bowls and golf while the rolling hills and wide paths are perfect for bike rides. The ponds are also well stocked with fish that have got nice and fat eating the bread intended for the ducks. Hidden off the beaten track into the woods are the remains of an amphitheatre and there are also a number of carved wooden sculptures hidden around in various states of disrepair. There are three car parks. One located behind the sports pavilion on Cobnar Road, one at the animal park at the top of Warminster Road and one near the tennis courts on Charles Ashmore Road.

Graves park is cleverly hidden away in the south of Sheffield. Once you are in graves park it is…read moreeasy to forget that you are surrounded by city and cars. Access is easy and it has a reasonably sized car park on the south end and a big car park on its north face (near the little farm zoo). The park is clean and well kept and during the summer has some colourful wildlife. There are plenty of open fields which host plenty of events from motor shows to fair grounds, and great wooded areas with paved tracks providing an easy way to travel through them.