Here are some of the quirky, interesting and unusual things you can do and see, all within an hour’s drive of Chesterfield.
1. Gulliver's Kingdom
Gulliver's Kingdom reopened on April 12th - so why not head along and enjoy the log flume and drop tower rides? Or you can take the chair lift or have fun in Dino Falls. Visit https://www.gulliverskingdomresort.co.uk/ Photo: Brian Eyre
2. Willow Tree Family Farm
At the family farm near Shirebrook you can meet a pygmy goat, a skunk and the new alpaca arrivals. Photo: Brian Eyre
3. Chatsworth gardens
Chatsworth's beautiful gardens reopened to the public on April 12th. Its 105 acres includes historic and modern waterworks and sculptures, and a Victorian rock garden. Photo: Brian Eyre
4. Derwent Valley
Enjoy a walk along the Cromford Canal or try pond dipping at Cromford Mills on a visit to the World Heritage site. Photo: Submitted