Day 1 Travel to Sheffield, your base for 4 nights.
Day 2 Visit the historic market town of Buxton, renowned for its healing waters and Pavilion Gardens set in 23 acres of Victorian landscaping. Continue to Lyme Park and step back in time to the Edwardian age – Lyme's 'Golden Era'. Enjoy the house with its lavish interiors, beautiful gardens and the enchanting lake where a certain Mr Darcy appeared in the BBC’s production of Pride and Prejudice.
Day 3 Travel to Crich and to the Tramway Village, a lovingly restored period village that is also home to the National Tramway Museum. Exhibitions bring to life the history of the tram and visitors can ride on the restored tramways. Other attractions include a workshop and viewing gallery, an old fashioned sweet shop and a restored public house. Afterwards, continue to the pretty town of Ashbourne.
Day 4 A leisurely morning and drive through the Peak District, passing the Derwent Dam and Ladybower Reservoir. On then to enjoy the highlight of the tour, a visit to Chatsworth House and Gardens, the magnificent home of the Devonshire family, which has appeared in period dramas.
Day 5 Depart hotel for homeward journey.
All tours are tailored to your requirements and can be adapted for travel by coach and/or air as you prefer. Occasionally itineraries change. Please see our current brochure or contact us for the latest version.