There are still 3 or 4 weeks of the summer holidays left for most of England and Wales and tons going on in Derbyshire and the Peak District. This weekend, 12th and 13th August, brings the Bakewell Baking Festival with famous names like Sophie Grigson, GBBOs John Whaite, Edd Kimber and Howard…
The Poppies by Paul Cummins are in Derby a the Silk Mill until Sunday 23rd July … so just a few more days to take a look. The “Weeping Window” is part of the 14-18 NOW arts programme for the First World War centenary. During the First World War, Derby Silk Mill…
As well as the play area, lawns, gardens and swimming pool here at Hopton Hall Holiday Cottages there is so much around and about in Derbyshire and the Peak District to keep a youngster occupied; here is our Fab 5, in no particular order … Chatsworth Farmyard and Playground – A…
Interesting things to do … the list never ends here in Derbyshire! Next Saturday (8th July) the 2nd Annual Ashbourne Sheep Fair will be held in Ashbourne Market Place between 10am and 5pm. With free admission it’s an event designed to help promote all things sheep 🐑. The sheep will be…
There are so many lovely towns within easy reach of Hopton; we love these (in no particular order) … Ashbourne – a lovely old market town. It’s a small place just on the southern edge of the Peak District … it’s famous for the Shrovetide football match. Just 15 minutes…
We’re open for visitors to our Summer Rose Gardens at 10:30am today!! Do please come and join us … we have refreshments available in our Summer House and over 2km of paths for you to wander … or not! Things worth knowing: The gardens are open every Tuesday, Wednesday and…
