Chatsworth Glamping at Broomhill Wood

It’s probably first stop Chatsworth House (five minutes’ drive) to snoop around all the priceless antiques and art treasures on display in sumptuous rooms. Afterwards, take a breather in the gorgeous parkland, laid out by Capability Brown in 1760 and home to sculptures and spectacular views. If you’d like to knock another stately pile off your list, fortified and medieval Haddon Hall (20 minutes) has Tudor-era apartments and rare-breed cows grazing in its parkland. At Matlock Bath (20 minutes), hire boats to row down the Derwent river, or take the cable car up to the Heights of Abraham (25 minutes) for spectacular Peak District views. Many cycling and walking routes criss-cross the area, including the child-friendly (flat and short) Tissington and Monsal trails. Talking of the kids, take them to feed ducks on the Wye river at Bakewell (10 minutes), or let them loose on the log flumes and pirate-boat ride at Gulliver’s Kingdom (25 minutes). Alton Towers (50 minutes) is another big-hitter theme park, with thrill-inducing rollercoasters and river-rapids rides.