Sterndale Green Farm

Local Area & Things to Do

You’ll be spoilt for choice — here are some brilliant options for days out over the weekend:

In and Around Buxton

• Pavilion Gardens: beautifully landscaped gardens with ponds, a café, conservatory and even a little mini-railway.
• Buxton Opera House: admire its elegant Edwardian architecture or catch a show if something takes your fancy.
• Poole’s Cavern: one of Derbyshire’s most impressive caves; guided tours take you deep underground into ancient limestone formations.
• The Crescent & Pump Room: iconic Georgian buildings that symbolise Buxton’s spa-town heritage.
• St Ann’s Well: a natural warm spring where you can fill a bottle with mineral water.
• Buxton Museum & Art Gallery: covering local geology, history and Peak District culture.

Outdoor & Nature Activities

• Peak District walks: enjoy scenic walking routes directly from King Sterndale or explore the wider area.
• Monsal Trail: a beautiful walking and cycling route on an old railway line, complete with tunnels and viewpoints.
• Three Shires Head: a stunning spot where Staffordshire, Cheshire and Derbyshire meet, with waterfalls and river pools.
• Errwood & Tittesworth Reservoirs: perfect for walking, bird-watching, picnicking or trying activities like sailing or canoeing.

Nearby Towns & Attractions

• Chatsworth House: a world-famous stately home with glorious gardens, about 30–40 minutes away.
• Bakewell: a charming market town known for its riverside walks and delicious Bakewell tarts.
• Crich Tramway Village: ride vintage trams and explore a recreated period village.
• Matlock: a friendly town with parks, independent shops and a lovely riverside atmosphere.