What to do and see in Bonsall, England: The Best Things to do

IT'S THE EXPERIENCE THAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE Acclimbatize is an independently owned and managed outdoor adventure activities provider. We are ideally located in the White Peak area of Derbyshire close to Matlock. Many of our activities utilise the natural environments within the Peak District National Park. We are a group of professional, extensively qualified instructors ready to provide you with an action packed day. Are you a family looking for fun? A company wanting to improve your teams dynamics? A stag looking for adventure? Whatever it is you're looking for we can provide it with tailor made days created for and by you. We can catered for any sized group, however big, down to individuals. We create meaning from the adventurous activities we provide by placing strong emphasis on team work, engagement and co-operation.

Hollies Farm Plant Centre is a family run plant nursery and gardens, where you can wander round the gardens to see the plants growing as they should. you can take in the breathtaking views or watch the fish etc in the two large ponds, afterwards take a walk round the nursery and choose a plant or two. We always have a large selection of old favourites plus the rare and unusual

Derbyshire born and bred, Netty is the creative spark in our family business. Netty has been a fully qualified and practicing teacher since 1999 doing custom woodwork, jewellery making, design, engraving, and wild making. She earned a Masters Degree in Metalwork and Jewellery. Her enthusiasm and passion for woodwork, jewellery making, and outdoor wild making are contagious. You will leave our workshop not only with an item you have made but a desire to continue your own creative journey.

Cascades Gardens is a beautiful and interesting garden to visit in Derbyshire, in the historic village of Bonsall near Matlock. Ideal for garden enthusiasts, plantsmen and for those who just want to relax in the beautiful natural surroundings and visit a garden in Derbyshire and the Peak District. Come and explore this fascinating garden which originates from the 18th century and surrounds the ruins of a corn mill, with pond and mill race, canal and an old lead mine. Cascades gardens is set on many levels with a new "garden room" around every corner-perennial flower beds, roses, waterside planting and alpine and conifer rockeries. There is a great view from the cliff top path. Every season brings new surprises with hosts of snowdrops, hellebores, hosta, daffodils, unusual perennial flowers, shrubs, trees and conifers. A wide range of plants in the garden are available for sale in the nursery. The informal gardens have been designed to blend in with the spectacular natural landscape of rocks, cliffs and woodland. The Bonsall brook runs through the garden and flows over the ruined corn mill and many waterfalls which gives the house it's name. In the winter the water can be a torrent and in the summer a gentle trickle. Group visits are most welcome and refreshments for groups can be made available by prior arrangement. Talks are given by Alan Clements, the owner, to clubs and societies. Please contact us for details The historic village of Bonsall has many old buildings, and is a great place to walk in the hills. It has two attractive old pubs that offer a warm welcome and serve good food.