A GRAND DAY OUT
PLACES TO VISIT & THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR FAMILY
Welcome to A Grand Day Out for Families
Visit the Peak District Mining Museum in Matlock Bath and discover the life of a lead miner.
Whether you choose to browse the museum, get adventurous in the climbing tunnels or combine the museum with the guided tour of a real mine with panning for minerals you are guaranteed a fun, engaging experience. See over 3000 years of mining history and a wonderful mineral collection, for younger visitors there are trails to follow and new activities each holiday.
Don a hard hat and venture into the real mine on a guided tour to discover how the miners worked, some of the
dangers they faced and a bit about the geology of the area – there is also a secret in the mine that is only shared with visitors! After the mine tour there is a chance to pan for minerals and take home whatever you find. For an extra special experience join the candle lit mine tour at 1pm on the first Sunday of each month, to see the mine as the old miners did.
There is no need to book for the museum which is open from 11am until 4pm every day until the end of October and then on weekends and school holidays. Booking for the mine tours is recommended,
particularly in the school holidays and can be done by phoning 01629 583834.
Allow at least 1 hour for the museum and 75 minutes for the mine tour but some visitors spend the whole day here. The museum ticket is valid for returns for 12-months providing extra value for money.
Do check out the reviews of the museum on Tripadvisor and Google to see just how special this experience is! www.peakdistrictleadminingmuseum.co.uk
Stately Homes and Gardens
A Fairytale Christmas at Doddington Hall and Gardens
8th Nov - 31st Dec 2025
Immerse yourself in a truly mesmerising experience as you journey through ‘A Fairytale Christmas’ at Doddington Hall. From fables to folklore, step into a land of magical fairytales as the displays unfold over three floors of the Elizabethan Hall, with a Doddington twist of course!
This is a chance to experience the festive spirit of Christmas in a cherished family home that has celebrated countless Christmas mornings for over four centuries.
View today’s creations from family and staff and consider how Christmas has evolved over time. Spectacular scenes have been created by Doddington staff, volunteers, local artists and students from Lincoln College.
www.doddingtonhall.com Email: info@doddingtonhall.com Tel: 01522 812517
Santa Express Returns to Statfold Park
An enchanted Christmas journey is guaranteed at Statfold Country Park this festive season.
The Magical Santa Express returns to this hidden gem in Tamworth from 28th November to 23rd Deeember 2025
Begin your experience behind a beautifully lit steam engine as it chugs through the stunning Staffordshire countryside on a memorable trip to the North Pole!
Upon your departure, feel the festive spirit as you are greeted by Santa’s friendly elves and falling snow. Then it’s off to see Mrs Claus in the bakery!
The fun and magic doesn’t end there! Santa’s reindeer are waiting in the stables for you to make their favourite yummy snacks to put out on Christmas Eve. They have letters to write, wishes to put on the tree and so much more. Let’s not forget the main event, meeting the big
man himself in Santa’s Grotto! His helpful elves will be there to take your photo and if you remain on the nice list, Santa might just let you stop by his Toy Shop to take home a Christmas gift!
Tickets start from just £27.50, check out the Statfold Country Park website for more information and available visit dates
www.statfold.com/magicalsantaexpress
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