explore the peak district
Attractions
Family attractions, museums and galleries – a selection of the many experiences available to visitors with approximate distances from Swainsley Farm.
Ecton Copper Mines
Tissington Hall
Alton Towers
World famous theme park with wonderful gardens and ruins of a stately home.
10 miles from Swainsley Farm
Gullivers World
Theme park for small children
17 miles from Swainsley Farm
Peak Wildlife Park
A zoological park with lots of fun for kids. Polar Bears, Merrcats, Penguins, Artic Foxes, Red squirrels, Giant dutch rabbits, Lemurs, Wallabies and much much more.
6 miles from Swainsley Farm
Foxfield Steam Railway
Would you like to drive a full size steam loco ?
15 miles from Swainsley Farm
Rudyard Steam Railway
Take a trip alongside Rudyard Lake on a narrow gauge steam railway.
16 miles from Swainsley Farm
Churnet Valley Railway
Take a journey back to the classic days of railway travel on a rural line passing through beautiful countryside known as Staffordshire’s “Little Switzerland”.
6 miles from Swainsley Farm
Churnet Valley Railway
Ecton Copper Mines
Tissington Hall
Froghall Wharf Boat Trips
Willow Narrow Boat Cruises. Weekend dining cruises aboard a working narrowboat moored at Froghall wharf.
9 miles from Swainsley Farm
Shugborough, National Trust
Georgian Mansion and servants quarters. Stunning riverside gardens, working farm and walled garden. Lots of activities for children.
24 miles from Swainsley Farm
The Nicholson Museum & Art Gallery, Leek
Walk in the footsteps of William Morris, D.H. Lawrence, Oscar Wilde and John Betjeman – a collection of impressive oil paintings, ceramics, local history
14 miles from Swainsley Farm
Bakewell Old House Museum
Explore five hundred years of history.
14 miles from Swainsley Farm
Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath
Take a cable car to the summit with FREE ACCESS to caverns, mining exhibition and hilltop park.
17 miles from Swainsley Farm
Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath
Explore the world of the Derbyshire Lead miner. Lots of things for kids to do.
16 miles from Swainsley Farm
Churnet Valley Railway
Ecton Copper Mines
Tissington Hall
The Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
A great day out for all the family. Explore the wonders of the universe and learn more about the workings of the giant Lovell Telescope.
26 miles from Swainsley Farm
Go Ape, Buxton
Set in the heart of the beautiful Peak District and within walking distance of the historic Spa town. Climb up in the tree tops and enjoy high ropes, a zip wire and much more.
9 miles from Swainsley Farm
Chatsworth farmyard & adventure playground
A working farmyard and adventure playground – fun for all ages – with animal handling, milking demonstrations and daily activities, plus a woodland adventure playground with slides, trampolines and more.
18 miles from Swainsley Farm
Crich Tramway Museum
The National Tramway Museum offers rides on vintage trams through cobbled streets set in an era of Victorian and Edwardian England.
20 miles from Swainsley Farm
Pooles Cavern
Take a Journey underground with expert guides and explore vast limestone caverns 2 million years old.
9 miles from Swainsley Farm
Tittesworth Water
Interesting walks, fishing, wildlife, children’s play area, visitor centre and restaurant.
9 miles from Swainsley Farm
Tittesworth Water
Ecton Copper Mines
Tissington Hall
Caverns, Castleton
There are four show caves open to the public in and around Castleton: Peak Cavern, Speedwell Cavern, Treak Cliff Cavern and the Blue John Mine.
22 miles from Swainsley Farm
Denby Visitor Centre
Pottery museum and factory shop
26 miles from Swainsley Farm
The Potteries Museum & Gallery
Includes the world’s greatest collection of Staffordshire ceramics, a World War II Spitfire and items from the Staffordshire Hoard.
19 miles from Swainsley Farm
Carsington Water
Water sports, fishing, cycling, chlldrens’ play area and visitor centre
15 miles from Swainsley Farm
Tatton Park
Home to a Tudor Old Hall, Neo-Classical Mansion, 50 acres of landscaped gardens, a rare-breeds farm, 1,000 acres of deer park, speciality shops, restaurant, tea room and adventure playground.
30 miles from Swainsley Farm
Sudbury Museum of Childhood, National Trust
Watch your children discovering something new, or relive nostalgic memories by exploring the childhoods of times gone by, play with toys, be a chimney sweep, a scullion or a Victorian pupil.
23 miles from Swainsley Farm
Churnet Valley Railway
Ecton Copper Mines
Tissington Hall
Cinebowl Uttoxeter
Bowling, ice skating and cinema
20 miles from Swainsley Farm
National Stone Centre
The National Stone Centre is a 50 acre site of Special Geological Interest offering a wealth of outdoor and indoor activities including fossil trail, visitor centre,shop & café. Activities for children including gem panning
30 miles from Swainsley Farm
EXPLORE SWAINSLEY FARM
Our three holiday cottages
The Coach House
The Haybarn
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