Wildwood Adventure Camps

If you've come here, you'll likely be interested in other outdoorsy activities. Carsington Water (20 minutes' drive), a gorgeous reservoir just to the south of the Peak District, has kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing and other watersports opportunities for all levels and may prove popular. There are also two Go Ape treetop adventure courses within 45 minutes at Buxton and Sherwood Pines. If you fancy treading some of the gorgeous Tissington Trail you could head to the route's southernmost point at Ashbourne (20 minutes) to explore gentle agricultural landscapes. Things get a bit more rugged the further you head into the Peak District National Park, and the spectacular Hope Valley and Castleton caves are around an hour from base. If you'd like a break from being a man or woman of the wild, head to the elegant interiors and well-kept gardens at Chatsworth House (30 minutes), a huge country estate owned by the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. Matlock (20 minutes) may also prove pleasing with its mix of arcades, cafés and kid-friendly theme parks like Gulliver's Kingdom.