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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.

The Ribble Steam Railway is a fantastic attraction just outside of Preston City centre. The museum…read moreis full of some wonderful examples from the the age of 'real' engineering. Right from the smell when you first enter to the trains in the museum. The Manager's Coach is brilliant, could be mistaken for the Royal train. Don't forget the steam train ride which is a good little run all the way along Preston Mrina (or docks as they were originally built!). What I really like about the RSR is how they've gone out of their way to cater for children, with activity areas where they play, draw and trace to their hearts content. Of course the big kids (Dads) get a great time too!

Destination Cumbria offer a great service helping people onto adventure activities in the Lake…read moreDistrict of the UK.

When you blindfold yourself, do things cease to exist just because you cant see them? There are…read moreundoubtedly things which are and will always remain unexplained. If history has taught us anything, it's that the more we find out about the world around us the less we know. Arrogance in our "knowledge" of the world makes us rather redundent when it comes to a phenomenon that is as old as time. Ghosts, Spirits, Poltergeists................ Thus despite the idea of ghosts or paranormal activity being dumbed down through film, the idea in its simplicity chills us to the core. Whether we like it or not or whether we choose to or not. Chester is however arguably the most haunted place on this Island of ours. I remember my first ever trip there and I had no idea that it was infact the most haunted place in the country. Yet I do remember walking the walls of the city thinking, I would NOT like to be walking around here at night!!!!!! Whether you go on the ghost tour or not I urge you to read a plethora of stories/events that have been documented here. Let me tell you I've read a few, and it did send a few chills down my spine as I recalled some of my visits. In fact as I write this an uneasy feeling washes over me. The story of Sarah who frequents a chocolate shop which stands to this day has haunted me from the moment I read it. Why do these stories have so much power over us? The mind boggles. So if you are a horror film fan like me. Don't bother with the next blockbuster. Go on their website read a few stories and if you dare go on one of the ghost tours which happens every saturday night 7:30, lasting an hour & half. Better still why don't you arrange a tour of your own, the geography of ghost sightings is no secret. Why not walk the walls yourself around midnight?? I dare you, I double dare you!!!!!!!

Before I begin I just want to say WOW ! I've been on a few distillery and brewery tours now and the…read moreone at robinsons blew me away ! Tucked away in the back streets of central Stockport on top of the hill near the church and market you will find robinsons brewery. They have brewed beer here for decades since they upscaled out of the first robinsons pub and it is a brilliant place. They have a brand new visitors centre where you are greeted by friendly staff, light open space, wonderful displays, interactive screens and old fashioned brewery kit. You can also nip in here to buy some great gifts from their shop. You are greeted and given your free beer tokens for the end of the tour, asked to read some health and safety info as you will be wondering around a working brewery, and are then left to your own devices to explore until the tour starts. Tours are brought together in quite small numbers, there were about 15 people on our tour which was great as we could move around easily, hear the tour guide and answer questions as and when we wanted to. The tour lasts about an hour and takes you through the entire robinsons process. Be warned. The process starts at the top of the building so there are LOTS of stairs. There was a man on crutches on our tour though and he managed just fine, but if you aren't confident in your ability to navigate stairs, this unfortunately may not be for you. Once you eventually reach the top, you get an insight into old and new as they have cleverly kept all the original copper brewing kit and have installed the new kit (only since 2010 ish can you believe!) on the same floor levels. This is brilliant as you are effectively learning about two processes, old and new. You are taken down through the floors through each stage of the process, if you are feeling brave you can taste the different Malts and hops (be warned again - some of these are delicious but also some of these are Gross with a capital G) and you eventually end up in the fermenting room. A great vast room which has a beautiful strong aroma of your favourite beers, you can see the yeast working away in each of the huge vats that each batch is kept in. The tour guide we had was brilliant, she kept us all very entertained and knew the answer to every question asked. She told us all the back stories to every beer brewed by robinsons and why changes occur in the market and how robinsons react to these changes. The whole thing was really interesting and she really was very good at keeping everyone engaged, it was fab ! At the end of the tour you finish up in their own bar and restaurant. You can either select 3 1/3 pints from a selection of robinsons beer (we got to try their brand new trial beer voodoo dawn as one of our choices) or you can trade up for a glass of wine / fentimans products which are partially brewed here / tea / coffee etc. To accompany your drink they have also opened a brilliant little restaurant, it isn't huge so if you were planning on coming for a meal it may be worth booking. The menu looked great and the prices were incredibly reasonable (see the photos). We ordered a few things to share which came very quickly and everything was cooked to perfection. They try to incorporate their beers into a lot of the cooking and tend to have a different special or two on each day. If I was to come for lunch in Stockport at any point I would hands down be heading here, it is easily one of the nicest places about ! Overall 5/5. I would give it more if I could. Thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend to all ! Brilliant place :)

Amazing tour, worth every penny and a great rainy day activity with friends! We booked a 3.30pm…read moretour on a Saturday, and although it took a little longer than expected (about an hour and a half) it was a really enjoyable experience. The tour guide, Barry, was engaging and funny - he clearly loved his job and that enthusiasm rubbed off on everyone else. Great insights into brewing past and present, with lots of useful facts and fun stories. At the end of the tour, you get taken through to the bar where you get your choice of three 1/3 pints from the Robinsons collection, so great to try the brews Barry had talked about along the way! There is a restaurant too - menu looked tempting and reasonable prices. Finally, there's a gift shop at the end where you can buy gifts and booze - again very reasonable prices and a good selection of gift ideas. The tour costs £10 each and there's free visitor parking. Would thoroughly recommend.

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 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.

This is an interesting building that overlooks the market square and has an unusual one handed…read moreclock on the tower which has steps up to a view of the square.At the far end of the building is the tourist information centre which has a good array of maps and information on the many and varied walks and activities in the surrounding area of the lake district.

A 'Park for the People' were the design aims of Joseph Paxton. It is the first publicly funded park…read morein the world. The concept was to create an idealised countryside landscape of open meadows, naturalistic woodland belts and beautiful lakes. They are features such as the Boathouse and Swiss Bridge. English Heritage recognised its continuing importance when they declared it a Grade I Historic Park in 1995. Quite rightly so! There is lots to do here and much flexibility in that you can walk, cycle, jog, fish, seek out the play area and play a variety of sports including tennis, bowling and cricket. As part of the £11.25 million restoration scheme, they added a glass pavilion which houses a new visitor facility with café and exhibition gallery. They is space to park if you are coming from a distance or would just prefer to spend more time walking around the park.

Birkenhead Park is a quiet getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. It has just completed an…read more£11 million restoration which is a big boost for Wirral. This park has a children's play area but if you want a little me-time, visitors can stroll, cycle, jog, fish and play a variety of sports whilst others may wish to relax in Cappuccino's Coffee Shop. If none of that is what you fancy, then why not visit the local and national displays in the stunning new visitor centre and enjoy floral displays and magnificent trees. This venue is not just a park because you can join in the walks, talks, crafts, drama, art and family activities in the exciting events and education programmes too. The park is free of charge and is open daily from dawn till dusk. The visitor centre is also open daily from 9.30am to 4pm except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.