Walking In Derbyshire

Walk Derbyshire – Matlock to Bonsall

This walk takes in views over Matlock and Bonsall, winding country paths, a quarry, bluebell woodland and farms. It is a little undulated but quite an easy walk with plenty of places to stop along the way and rest if you need to. There were sheep expecting their beautiful babies so hopefully you will be […]

Lost Houses in Derbyshire

Lost Houses of Derbyshire – Old Walton Hall, Chesterfield

The present Walton Hall, built in the closing decade of the 18th century as a fairly substantial farmhouse, nowadays survives entirely surrounded by modern housing, its lush farmlands lost to a succession of extractive industries followed by the SW expansion of Chesterfield, which gobbled the unpretentious village of Walton up towards the close of the […]

Derbyshire Local Interests

COSY GARDEN ROOMS – THE BEST USES FOR A GARDEN ROOM

A garden room is more than just an extension of your home – it’s a versatile space that can transform how you live, work, and relax. As specialists in bespoke garden rooms, we’ve seen countless creative ways our clients have utilised these spaces. Here’s our guide to the most popular and practical uses for your […]

Female Products - Tried & Tested

The Beauty Report with Virtue

All virtue products are free of parabens, sulfates, pthalates, colors, and dyes, and are safe for color treated hair. Gluten free. Cruelty free. Vegan. FULLShampoo £15 &Conditioner £16 Fine, thin hair struggles to hold style. It suffers from breakage, appearing limp and lackluster. Virtue Full products dissolve excess oil and residue, then plump each strand […]

Restaurant Reviews - Derbyshire

The Peacock at Rowsley

A Historic Gem Reborn in the Heart of the Peak District Nestled within the picturesque Peak District National Park, The Peacock at Rowsley is a venue that beautifully balances the old and the new. Originally built in 1652, this historic four AA Silver Star hotel and three AA Rosette restaurant has long been a destination […]

Celebrity Interviews

Celebrity Interview – Sir Tim Rice

By Steve Orme ‘Think of the greatest songwriting duos of all time and you’ll probably come up with Gilbert and Sullivan, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lennon and McCartney, and maybe even Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Among that list must surely come Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber.’ Sir Tim Rice has had a stellar career, […]