Castleton Holidays

At the end of the Hope Valley, you'll find Castleton, a lovely Derbyshire village in the Peak District that's ideal for cheap family UK holidays. This is the land of well-dressings and caverns. Typical among the latter is Treak Cliff Cavern, an underground world of amazing stalactites, stalagmites, minerals and fossils. Here, you can take a guided tour to see Blue John Stone, a stunning local fluorite. At Speedwell Cavern, meanwhile, high above Castleton, you can make an amazing underground journey by boat. After coming down over 100 steps from the cavern entrance, you board the boat and tour the ancient lead mine. The ride ultimately leads you to a massive cavern that houses the amazing Bottomless Pit. Back above ground on your UK countryside holidays in Castleton, there's a great view of the Peaks to be had from Peveril Castle, one of England's first Norman forts and a great place for a spot of lunch.

On cheap UK holidays in Castleton, there's history at every turn. Take a guided tour of Eyam Hall on your holidays around Castleton. It's an amazing 17th-century manor house with impressive features like a stone hall, tapestry room and family costumes. Enjoy a cake at the buttery and stop off at the craft centre before you leave. Equally interesting is the Longshaw Estate, in lovely countryside and with gorgeous views of the Peaks. Plan a walk at the visitor centre through the heritage trails, and collect gifts and produce in the National Trust shop. On your Castleton holidays, a visit to Chatsworth offers the ultimate in period elegance and the chance to see historic treasures and rare art. Kids will enjoy the maze, cascade and the surprising garden sculptures.

On cheap UK holidays in Castleton in Derbyshire, there's a real holiday with a difference to be had. Trips to the many underground caverns and mines are a must around here and will give children an experience they're unlikely to forget. Adults will also enjoy the sense of history here, with some amazing country houses to see, like Chatsworth. So book your cheap UK family holidays in Castleton online or by phone with directline-ukholidays.