PLACES TO VISIT
Speedwell Cavern
Take a guided boat ride through an 18th-century lead mine, travelling deep into the limestone cavern to the impressive underground lake known as the “bottomless pit.”
Peak District National Park
A unique location offering breath taking views and opportunities to walk, cycling and study wildlife.
Chatsworth House
Home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, a visit to Chatsworth House offers the opportunity to explore the home, gardens and farmyard in one visit.
Heights of Abraham
Reached by cable car over a limestone gorge, the heights of Abraham offers the opportunity to visit two show caverns, a fossil factory where you can learn about the formation of fossils and rocks in the Peak District plus many more attractions.
PLACES TO STAY
YHA Hathersage
Converted Victorian house with annexe located in the middle of the Peak District in Hope Valley.
• Can be exclusively hired for the whole group, sleeping a maximum of 42 people across the house and annexe.
• Offers a mixture of en-suite and shared facility dormitory accommodation for students.
• Garden area with picnic benches for use by the group.
Itinerary Example
DAY 1: Travel from school to Peak District. Depending on travel time from school, afternoon free for sightseeing. Check into accommodation for evening meal.
DAY 2: Depart accommodation after breakfast. Full day visit to Peak District National Park. Return to accommodation for evening meal.
DAY 3: Depart accommodation after breakfast. Visit to Heights of Abraham, followed by stop at Bakewell. Return to accommodation for evening meal.
DAY 4: Check out of accommodation after breakfast. Morning visit to Chatsworth House before return journey back to school.