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Royal Oak Hurdlow

The Royal Oak at Hurdlow

The Royal Oak at Hurdlow is about a 20-minute drive from Buxton and is a firm favourite with Tic Tak customers.

A charming country pub on the edges of the southern Peak District, The Royal Oak’s open fires and hidden corners are a welcoming sight for walkers craving a well-earned pint, families on a day out in search of a friendly haven or ‘Foodies’ looking for some great homemade dishes. Proper food, generous portions and sensible prices are what make The Royal Oak so special, as well as its picturesque setting.

The whole team at The Royal Oak take great pride in offering a very traditional style of hospitality complete with a cosy pub atmosphere, good company, cask-conditioned ales, a fine selection of wines and a menu of hearty English pub food.

Open for fresh coffee and hearty breakfasts from 8.30 am (weekends) and serving food all day, every day from 12 noon until 9 pm means you can sit back and enjoy the unique atmosphere at ‘The Oak’ anytime.

For those who’d like to linger longer, the choice of barn or camping accommodation is available.

For more information please visit https://www.peakpub.co.uk/

Journey set price from central Buxton: £20.00

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Biggin Hall Hotel & Restaurant

If you are looking for somewhere special to dine, Biggin Hall offers a stunning menu in the heart of the peak district.

Biggin Hall’s oak-beamed restaurant possesses an abundance of character and is as cosy by candlelight in the evening as it is beautiful during the day, featuring a new panoramic conservatory with breathtaking views.

Championing a whole host of local produce and seasonal ingredients, embracing a passion for tradition and excellence their kitchen team makes full use of the Peak District’s natural larder when selecting produce for the regularly changing menu. Many of the ingredients are of local origin, with the accent on free-range, wholefoods, and natural flavours, together with a seasonal selection of vegetables.

The emphasis of the menu is on simplicity and taste. Meals are imaginatively planned and freshly cooked with daily changing menus featuring a set course with a vegetarian option. It is this straightforward approach to cooking that allows the quality of the ingredients to shine through.

In the bar, there is a choice of real ales, guest beers, superb house wines, and a highly commended wine list to complement your meal.

Image Source / Website: https://www.bigginhall.co.uk/

Journey set price from central Buxton: £35.00

Christmas Markets

Chatsworth Christmas Market

Where better to start your Christmas shopping than at the Chatsworth Christmas market. With over 100 market stalls offering a wide range of Christmas gifts and decorations, it’s a great way to start the festive season. You can also explore their own exclusive ranges in the Stables shop with a wide range of home and fashion gifts, and lots of lovely stocking fillers.

Take a break from shopping and enjoy a mulled wine or a German beer at one of the outdoor bars, or sample some delicious food, with gourmet burgers and sausages, hot pork rolls, pancakes, churros and more.

There’s live music too, guaranteed to get you in the festive spirit.

  • 6 November 2021–24 November 2021
  • Free Admission

Journey set price from central Buxton: £45.00

Find out more at: https://www.chatsworth.org/events/christmas-market

Lyme Park

Lyme Park

Lyme Park is a large estate located south of Disley, Cheshire. The estate is managed by the National Trust and consists of a mansion house surrounded by formal gardens, in a deer park in the Peak District National Park. The house is the largest in Cheshire, and is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.

The house, gardens and park have been used as locations for filming and they are open to the public. The Lyme Caxton Missal is on display in the Library.

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lyme

Journey set price from central Buxton: £38.00

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Leek, Staffordshire

Known as the ‘Queen of the Staffordshire Moorlands’, Leek is a former textile town with a long and fascinating history.

Clustered around a stone-cobbled market square, its well-preserved architecture and historical links with the Napoleonic Wars and the Arts and Crafts movement make it a popular destination for an interesting town walk.

The unspoilt town centre offers a refreshing alternative to from modern shopping malls and has a wealth of independent shops, including former silk mills housing antique and reproduction pine centres, as well as traditional and contemporary furnishings.

Delicious local produce can be found in abundance at traditional butchers, bakers, greengrocers, delicatessens and cafes. Leek is also home to speciality producers of condiments, confectionery, preserves, wine, whisky, craft beers and the traditional Staffordshire oatcake.

Traditional markets abound, both indoors in the beautifully restored Victorian Butter Market and outdoors in the Market Place, offering everything from general goods, antiques and collectables to fine foods and special ‘Totally Locally’ Sunday markets. And when it comes to wining and dining, you can choose from a tempting selection of cafés, real ale pubs and restaurants.

For more information please visit: https://www.visitpeakdistrict.com/explore/towns-and-villages/leek-p682001

Journey set price from central Buxton: £38.00

Bakewell

Bakewell

Perhaps best known for its unique and delicious Pudding, Bakewell has many more tempting treats to offer – ranging from shopping and specialist markets to relaxing strolls and special events.

Idyllically situated on the banks of the river Wye, the biggest town in the Peak District National Park’s mellow stone buildings, medieval five-arched stone bridge and quaint courtyards are a magnet for painters, photographers and sightseers alike.

Legend has it that the town’s famous Pudding was created by mistake by a local cook in the mid-19th century. Today her delectable ‘jam tart that went wrong’ can be sampled at various bakeries and cafés and posted virtually anywhere in the world!

Bargains galore are on offer every Monday at the bustling outdoor market, and for an extra buzz, head for the livestock market to experience the action in the theatre-like auction ring.

https://www.visitpeakdistrict.com/explore/towns-and-villages/bakewell-p680091

Journey set price from central Buxton: £38.00

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The Garden at Buxton Brewery

Enjoy time with friends and family in the beautiful garden at Buxton Brewery, situated right next to the brewery, with stunning views of the surrounding hills and Buxton itself.

They’ll have tunes playing while you enjoy beers brought right to your table (shaded if need be). When you get hungry, they’ve got it covered with different street food traders visiting. The welcoming outdoor area has plenty of space and facilities for safe and socially distanced enjoyment. They have a range of the freshest Buxton beers on DRAFT – and a large menu of cans to also choose from.

For more information and to book please visit: https://www.buxtonbrewery.co.uk/home

Journey set price from central Buxton: £5.00

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Blaze Farm – The Ice Cream Farm

Blaze Farm in Wildboarclough is an award-winning farm set on the edge of the Peak District. Famous for their Hilly Billy Ice Cream – all made on the farm using milk from the Peak District, and Tea Rooms – offering mouth-watering home-baked cakes, worth a visit all year round!

Stroll along one of the nature trails – spot the different wildlife and take in the breathtaking views through the meadows and woodland. Watch the lambing in the Springtime and the sheep-shearing in the Summer.

Blaze Farm is free to enter – but to do so they rely on the sales of food, drinks and ice creams so please don’t take your own food or picnic.

Find out more at: https://www.blazefarm.com/

Journey set price from central Buxton: £20.00