APRIL STAYS
Easter at Wildhive
Spring gatherings
Spring is emerging throughout the woodland, meadows and gardens. Book a stay in a woodland Hive or house bedroom and enjoy exploring all that the Peak District has to offer, including National Trust estates, local walks on country footpaths, vigorous climbs to the highest peaks, cycling along disused railway lines and Easter inspired events.
We have an Easter Egg hunt planned for Easter Sunday and Forest Camp woodland activities can be booked for children aged 9-12 (subject to availability). Ask Reception for details callowhall@wildhive.uk
Chatsworth House, Gardens & Farmyard
Acres of gardens and natural parkland to explore, pops of yellow daffodils and cascading waterfalls. This magnificent stately home is one of the highlights of the county and with 25 rooms and an extensive art collection, there is much to discover inside and out.
Chatsworth are hosting events for all the family, including:
- The Gorgeous Nothings: Flowers at Chatsworth
- Evening Lambing
- Walking Tours
- Play in the Pinetum, family trail, tractor rides, den building
- Meet the animals in the Farmyard, with guinea pig & chick handling
Gift shop, café, restaurant. Dogs welcome in the garden and park. Dog friendly seating area at the Carriage House Café
Photo © David Vintiner
EMBRACE THE SEASON
Spring Walks in the Peak District
From the bright yellow flowering daffodils to the cute lambs hopping across the fields, explore the hills and dales of our surrounding countryside and the Peak District National Park.
APRIL OPEN DAYS
Tissington Hall & Village
Just 40 mins cycle up the traffic-free Tissington Trail, is the beautiful village of Tissington and the 400 year old home of the FitzHerberts, Tissington Hall.
The Hall is open to visitors for guided tours between 12 and 3.00pm on April 21st, 22nd, 23rd and 24th.
Why not combine a visit to the Hall with refreshments at Herberts Tea Rooms. Open from 10.30am-3.30pm for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea.
5th-21st April
Matlock Farm Park
20% discount for all Wildhive guests
This popular Farm for younger children will be hosting Easter Holiday fun activities including:
- Meet the lambs
- Chick encounter
- Sheep and ferret racing
Also, the usual animal delights of Matlock Farm Park too, including Sheep Racing, Small Animal Petting, Meerkat Talks, Wallaby Encounters & Ferret Racing, as well as daily Pony Rides* for children.
Photo © Matlock Farm Park
EASTER EVENTS
National Trust
The Children’s Country House at Sudbury
March-April - Behind the Attic Door Tour - 45min tour starting at 11.30am / 1.00pm / 2.30pm. Led by guides, venture into spaces not usually open to the public and learn about the lives of servants at Sudbury Hall.
April 11th-27th - Easter Egg Hunt (10.00am-5.00pm)
Calke Abbey
March-May ~ Festival of Blossom (9.30am-5.00pm)
5th-23rd April ~ Easter Egg Hunt (10am-4.30pm - last entry 4pm)
Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak
Open every day for walks, teas and second hand bookshop (dogs on leads welcome in the tearoom garden)
