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When my heritage-loving husband let it slip that he had never been to Chatsworth, it didn’t take me long to schedule a short break. Family seat of the Cavendish family, Dukes of Devonshire since the 1

With its verdant dales, dramatic gritstone edges and historic market towns, Derbyshire is quintessentially English yet strikingly unique. At the heart of England’s first National Park, the Peak Distri

THIS HISTORIC SPA AND MARKET TOWN IS A PERFECT GATEWAY FOR EXPLORING THE STATELY HOMES OF DERBYSHIRE AND SOUL-STIRRING LANDSCAPES OF THE PEAK DISTRICT

■ Distance: 6¾ miles/11km ■ Time: 3½ hours ■ Grade: Moderate

Barnard Castle is famous for its stunning castle ruins towering over the beautiful River Tees. In recent times, though – during the pandemic – this charming market town became far more widely known as

While winter campervan travel might not be everyone’s cup of tea, there’s something magical about exploring Britain’s landscapes during the quieter seasons. True, you won’t have those lazy summer even