Advantages: Lovely setting, good atmospher, Historic
Disadvantages: Can get very busy, Food is only average

...The Castle Inn is one of several Public Houses that can be found in the Derbyshire Town of Castleton in the Peak District National Park. It is located right in the heart of the Town, at the bottom of the hillside where Peveril Castle is perched, overlooking Castleton. This location leaves the visitor in no doubt how this Public House derived its name and the sign outside here has a picture of a Castle on it, that somewhat resembles that of Peveril Castle. Due to its location within the Town, the Castle is generally the busiest Pub in Castleton. If the weather is fine this is one of the few places which has a large beer garden and the advantage of the beer garden here is that it has wonderful views of the Castle. From the outside this beer garden is sheltered by trees and shrubs so only the tops of the red and white umbrellas are visible... Read review

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Advantages: Saving rare breeds of Farm Animals from extinction
Disadvantages: Quite expensive to visit. No shelter in bad weather

...it would seem as if this plan has worked. The Animal farm is located just outside the Derbyshire Village of Castleton, right in the heart of the Peak District National Park. Its setting is idyllic at the flat bottom of a lush, green Valley. Furthermore it is located directly opposite the main Car Park to the Treak Cliff Cavern, which is one of the most popular tourist attractions in this Region. There can be little doubt that many visitors to this Cavern, who have never heard of the Animal Farm are curious enough to go and have a look. All of the Animals here are incredibly rare and facing extinction. The rarest Animal that is here are Boreray Sheep, there are only 77 females of this species left in the world so it is very threatened. Other Animals here include Clydesdale Horses, Soay Sheep, Dexter Cows, Pygmy Goats and Tamworth Pigs... Read review

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Advantages: lovely scenery and friendly locals
Disadvantages: british weather

...Well, I love visiting Castleton and have done since my very first visit in 1985, when I stayed in the youth hostel in the centre, at the foot of Peveril castle. The small village is so beautiful that it has to be re-visited as often as possible as there is always a new area to walk each time. I first stayed in Castleton before our attempt at crossing the Pennines in the world record of what was then 9 days, (to which we were not very successful, in fact we failed by 16 days due to unforeseen circumstances). We were based at the youth hostel for the start before we would clamber over the east Mam Tor, (or the shivering mountain) and into Edale, the start of the Pennine walk, near the Nags head. I could tell you about the first time I visited Castleton, testing the few pubs for quality and style on the first night. The Castle Hotel... Read review

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Advantages: beautiful scenery, interesting places to visit
Disadvantages: not enough time to visit everything in one go; parking limited;

...Peveril Castle at Castleton is an English Heritage site in the heart of the Peak District in Derbyshire. As it is situated high on a hill above the town, with a very steep winding path, it is definitely not suitable for wheelchair bound visitors or disabled visitors with severe mobility problems. People with pushchairs and small children may also struggle. The Castle is an early example of a Norman keep with many instances of the herringbone pattern made famous by William the Conqueror and his followers. According to an edition of “Heritage Today”, the quarterly magazine of English Heritage, Peveril Castle is one of the earliest examples. Head Custodian Carol Clemett stated that “It is a good example” in a recent magazine, which members receive free. If you enjoy walking in the Peak District, then this would... Read review

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Advantages: Lots of history, free
Disadvantages: few, unless you don't like history

...Castleton is a popular Town in the High Peak region of Derbyshire's Peak District National Park. The Castleton Information Centre & Museum is located right in the centre of the Town and provides a fascinating and unique experience for anyone visiting the area that wants to learn a little bit more about this beautiful area. This building is free to enter and combines both an Information Centre offering vital local information for the tourists and a Museum. The Museum occupies the largest part of the building and houses a wide range of different displays and artefacts relating to the local area. Castleton is famous for its Limestone Caves and in particular a rare form of mineral Quartz called Blue John which is only found here. It is not surprising therefore to find that there is quite a large section of this Museum relating... Read review

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Advantages: Beautiful Architecture, Lots Of History, Fascinating Boxed Pews
Disadvantages: Deceptively Small, Some Areas Out Of Bounds To General Public

...The Church of St Edmunds can be found in the heart of the picturesque Peak District Village of Castleton in Derbyshire. I usually try and make a point of visiting Churches whilst I am in an area, not because I am a Religious person, but because they are generally beautiful Buildings that are steeped in history. St Edmund's is no exception to this rule and serves as an excellent place to learn about the history of this Village. The Church is located in the centre of the Village bounded by Castle Street, Market Place, Back Street and Cross Street. It lies at the foothills of Peveril Castle, which overlooks Castleton and it is thought that it may have originally been a Garrison Church to the Castle. It is certainly of Norman origin and was built before the year 1200. The first named Vicar of St Edmunds dates from 1216. Although a lot... Read review

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Advantages: A great interesting day out
Disadvantages: none apart from a very long walk

..., for me it made the stone Castle look damaged and slightly tacky. Scattered around the grounds are the remains of more of the Castle, such as the Great Hall and more. I spent quite some time just sitting there on the hillside, admiring the views all around me, feeling slightly small underneath the enormity of the Castle and its wonderful history. My only regret was having lunch BEFORE climbing the snake path to the top…. *BRIEF HISTORY* Built by 1080 AD, originally to watch over the 'Royal Forest of the Peak', this excellent example of a Norman Castle lies high on the hill overlooking the historical village of Castleton in Derbyshire. It is Grade 1 monument which was named after William Peverel, (apparently the illegitimate son of William I?) It has been owned by William Peverel, King Henry the VIII and then the Duchy of Lancaster... Read review

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Advantages: Lovely Building, Lots Of History
Disadvantages: Often Closed

...to come to Hope as a Child the doors of this Church were always open but these days it is unfortunately usually locked. Visiting the inside of this Church nowadays is usually by prior arrangement with the Parish Church at Bradwell. Although if you are lucky you may drop on it when it is open just before or after a Service has taken place. The Church of St Peter is now linked with the Parish Churches of Bradwell and Hathersage to form a ‘super’ Parish. St Peter’s Church Castleton Road Hope Hope Valley Derbyshire Thank you for reading.... Read review

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Advantages: Lots of history, good history, nice location
Disadvantages: Small food portions, Soft drinks quite pricey

...There was a time when I was growing up when my family suddenly became a little bit more affluent. My Dad had worked all of his life in the Sheffield Steelworks and had been made unemployed. That was a difficult time but just when things were starting to look grim he got another job. This job came with a Company Car and he had a good Boss. One of the perks of this job was that was that he was allowed to take his wife and kids (my brother and myself) out for a meal every week, as long as the total bill did not exceed £60. For the next couple of years my Mother never had to cook another Sunday Lunch. Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Inn, located in the Derbyshire Town of Castleton was one of several Pubs/Restaurants where we became regulars. Castleton is a beautiful little Town in an area of the Peak District National Park known as the High... Read review

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Advantages: Lots of history, Wonderful views
Disadvantages: Admission charges, Steep climb

...Peveril Castle is an example of a Norman Castle in the Peak District Village of Castleton in Derbyshire. It stands high above the Village on a Hillside and can be seen from many miles around. It occupies a position, flanked by the steep slopes of Cavedale, which, geographically speaking, is a natural defensive position. Any visitor to this beautiful part of the Peak District National Park cannot fail to see the ruins of this Castle, as it dominates both the Village itself and the surrounding Valley. Today this Castle is mainly just ruins, but there is a sufficient amount of it left to give a good idea of how the Castle would have looked in its prime. The name of the Castle is derived from William Peveril, who was effectively the Agent of William the Conquerer. He was given this role following the Norman Conquest of 1066 and Peveril... Read review

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