Derbyshire Delights

DERBYSHIRE DELIGHTS

 

5 - 9 June 2025

Thursday - Monday

5 Days

From £575

 

A nostalgic holiday to Derbyshire, taking you back to times gone by as we adventure on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway and explore the past at the Crich Tramway Village. With wonderful early summer gardens to explore this holiday has something for everyone.

 

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

 

Buxton   |   Biddulph Grange Garden   |   Crich Tramway Village   |   Lichfield   |   Ecclesbourne Valley Railway   |   Shugborough Estate   |   Bakewell

 

DAY ONE – Buxton and Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to Derbyshire visiting the Spa town of Buxton. Home of Buxton Water, this special thermal spa town is nestled in the centre of the beautiful Peak District, surrounded by the UK’s oldest National Park. Take a stroll in the ornamental gardens, visit Buxton Pavilion, or explore the history behind one of Buxton’s most iconic buildings, the Grade 1-listed Georgian Crescent. We’ll then make our way to our hotel.

 

DAY TWO – Lichfield and Shugborough Estate

We start the day with a drive south to the city of Lichfield. There is much to see and do - particularly the stunning Lichfield Cathedral, set in a remarkable and serene close. Over 800 years old, the building is the third on the site and is well worth a visit.

 

This afternoon we continue to the stunning Shugborough Estate, former home of the late Lord Patrick Lichfield. Set on the banks of the River Sow, the magnificent 17^th-century mansion house provides beautiful historic interiors where you can view unusual treasures or experience life ‘below stairs’ in the servants’ quarters. You’ll also discover stunning formal gardens, peaceful woodland and parkland peppered with monuments and follies.

 

DAY THREE – Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Matlock and Crich Tramway Village

This morning we head north to Duffield where we join the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway for a 30-minute ride through the Derbyshire countryside to Wirksworth. Rejoining the coach, we head for Matlock where we take a break for lunch and have a chance to look around. This afternoon we visit the superb Crich Tramway Village. The authentic period village scene transports you back in time with cobbled streets and the gentle rumble of passing trams. You’ll also find indoor exhibitions, shops, an ice cream parlour, tea rooms, and a Woodland Walk and Sculpture Trail. We’ll later return to your hotel with time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY FOUR – Biddulph Grange Garden and Bakewell

Our first visit today takes us to the National Trust owned Biddulph Grange Garden. This is one of Britain’s most unusual gardens with upside-down trees, a formal Italian Garden, Egyptian Court, and a tranquil Chinese garden. A delightful experience! Later we journey to Bakewell, where we have time to explore this lovely peak District town before returning to our hotel.

 

DAY FIVE – Departure

After breakfast, this morning we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops enroute.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

• Luxury coach travel

• Home pick-up

• 4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

• Porterage

• Admission to Shugborough Estate

• Journey on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway  

• Admission to Crich Tramway Village  

• Admission to Biddulph Grange Garden.

 

BEST WESTERN DERBY MICKLEOVER HOTEL, MICKLEOVER

The Hotel, BW Signature Collection (formerly a Hallmark Hotel) by Best Western is fabulously located in Central England, only three miles from Derby city centre.  The hotel offers lots of great facilities including lounge, bar, and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.  A health and leisure club including swimming pool, sauna, spa pool, whirlpool & steam room. Lift.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage

Admission to Shugborough Estate

Journey on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway  

Admission to Crich Tramway Village  

Admission to Biddulph Grange Garden.

 

BEST WESTERN DERBY MICKLEOVER HOTEL, MICKLEOVER

The Hotel, BW Signature Collection (formerly a Hallmark Hotel) by Best Western is fabulously located in Central England, only three miles from Derby city centre.  The hotel offers lots of great facilities including lounge, bar, and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.  A health and leisure club including swimming pool, sauna, spa pool, whirlpool & steam room. Lift.

 

HOTEL SYMBOLS

TV, tea making facilities, Wi-Fi, swimming pool, gym, lift

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
5	5 – 9 JUN 2025	THURSDAY	£575	£114 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£27.28

 

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).

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