Browsing local attractions within 10 miles of Cruck Barn Cottage

Greenways, Wilkin Hill, Barlow, Dronfield, S18 7TE, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 0114 289 0380, Email, www.dianegilder.co.uk

The Art Room is a small exhibiting gallery which hosts 2 art shows a year plus a permanent display of textile art. It is possible to rent the space for suitable workshops for up to 12 people

Ashover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 0JP, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01246 345777/8, Email, www.hidden-gems.org.uk/hidden-gems/ashover-trail

One of the prettiest villages in Derbyshire with a 15th Century church. Ashover is home to a couple of ghosts, including the Laughing Cavalier who haunts the Black Swan. It's said that arrows for the Battle of Agincourt were made here!

413 Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor, Chesterfield, S41 8LT, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01246 269631, Email, www.auberginechesterfield.com/

A stylish restaurant on the outskirts of Chesterfield at Whittington Moor, owned by Matt Rushton who worked in London for Gordon Ramsey. Aubergine serves city-style breakfasts, delicious lunches and an enticing range of dinner dishes.

Shop 3 Sheepbridge Lane, Sheepbridge Industrial Estate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9QD, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01709 578707, Email, www.avagokarting.co.uk

Avago Karting is the only indoor Go-karking Circuit in Chesterfield. Fun and thrills for all the family. Minimum age 8 years old, minimum height 4'3" (1.3m).

11 Theatre Yard, Chesterfield, S40 1PF, (5 miles, 8kms), www.babyluv.co.uk

New and nearly new baby products including clothes, toys, prams, gifts and bouquets and much more. Free local delivery

off Campbell Drive, Barrow Hill, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 2PR, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01246 472450, Email, www.barrowhill.org

The Roundhouse was built in 1870 as a maintenance centre for steam locomotives. The name comes from the conical roofs they once had. Today, it is the only operational Roundhouse in Britian with one of the largest collections of trains.

4 Station Road, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6BE, (10 miles, 16kms), Tel: 01246 828691, www.beanscoffeeshopgallery.co.uk

At Beans Coffee Shop Gallery you can sit and drink a coffee, have a bite to eat, listen to some music, check out the work of local artists and craftspeople, and create your own masterpieces.

Various Peak District locations, S33 8WN, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01246 231767, Email, www.bluemountainactivities.co.uk

Blue Mountain Activities is an innovative outdoor activity provider based in the Derbyshire Peak District offerig exciting, fun adventure activities. Join us rock climbing, abseiling, canoeing, kayaking, caving and mountain biking.

Castle Street, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6PR, (10 miles, 16kms), Tel: 01246 822844, Email, www.english-heritage.org.uk/bolsover

A romantic residence built by Sir Charles Cavendish in 1612 and completed by his son William. Marvel at the outstanding craftsmanship everywhere - the rich panelling, elaborate fireplaces and painted ceilings.

Unit 5, Chatsworth Business Park, Chatsworth Road, CHESTERFIELD, S40 2AR, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01246 221680, Email, www.bramptonbrewery.co.uk

Brampton Brewery relaunched in December 2007, produces ales from its purpose-built site on Chatsworth Business Park – just 200 yards from where the operation is thought to have been based almost two centuries ago.

11a Old Hall Road, Brampton, CHESTERFIELD, S40 3RG, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01246 554338, Email, www.bramptoncourtyard.co.uk

A well hidden small community of arts/culture related businesses based in a courtyard in Brampton, Chesterfield.

85-87 Newbold Road, Newbold, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7PU, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01246 201041, Email, www.buckinghams-table.com

The ‘Restaurant with One Table’ and the Clowns Conservatory Restaurant are unique as they have no menus! Masterchef Nick Buckingham matches your meal to your tastes, using the best local ingredients, emphasising quality and freshness.

Speciality: Modern English menu

30 Glumangate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1TX, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01246 559944, Email, www.calabriacucina.co.uk

Calabria Cucina Italiana & Caffe Bar in Chesterfield town centre, offera fantastic wines, cold beers and a tasty, wide range of food from light snacks to evening meals.

Speciality: Italian

Lockoford Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7JB, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01246 245999, Email, www.casahotels.co.uk

Casa is Chesterfield's only 4 star hotel. Delicious dining options, contemporary meeting spaces and exceptionally comfortable bedrooms combine to bring a touch of luxury to Chesterfield.

High Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1PS, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01246 345777/8, Email, www.visitchesterfield.info

A historic market town famous for the Crooked Spire Church of Saint Mary and All Saints. Markets are held every Monday, Friday and Saturday with a flea market held every Thursday and a farmers market on the 2nd Thursday of every month.

c/o Chesterfield Visitor Information, Rykneld Square, Chesterfield, S40 1SB, S40 1SB, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01246 345777/8, Email, www.visitchesterfield.info

An area nestled between the Peak District and Robin Hood Country, where the town meets the countryside, where tracks and trails lead through sleepy villages, around meadows and moorland and into rippling river valleys.

Tapton Lock, Lockoford Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7JB, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01246 551035, Email, www.chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk

Chesterfield Canal was surveyed by James Brindley and opened in 1777 to link Chesterfield to the River Trent at West Stockwith. For its time it was a magnificent engineering achievement, covering 46 miles and including a 2,880 yard tunnel.

New Beetwell Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1QN, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01629 533400, Email, www.derbyshire.gov.uk

Chesterfield's main library has all the facilities you would expect including a cafe, internet access and a knowledgeable Local Studies Department. Free lunchtime concerts take place at the library on several Saturdays throughout the year.