Me and my daughters visited this wildlife park and it was a wonderful visit. The animals all look well cared for with plenty of space to move. The accessibility for wheelchair users was fantastic. Platforms made it easy to view animals and the walk around areas were not too small. Information about each animal was clear and easy to understand for younger children. There was an option to feed wallabies or deer, we opted for wallabies and were amazed when a joey popped its head out of its mom's pouch. Although my daughters are adults, the play area was fantastic, we would have definitely spent a fair while there when they were younger. Definitely a place to visit. If there were any recommendations for the park, it would be to have some Makaton signs by the enclosures.

Absolutely love it here, the polar bears are a favourite but being able to get in enclosures with wallabies and buy food to feed them is a wonderful experience and beautiful setting. The park is great for all ages. They also have a play area for all ages which is brilliant. Would definitely recommend and also recommend seeing Santa here at Christmas in their tipi the kids absolutely loved it last year.

Absolutely fantastic place! Lots to do, very interactive with the animals and informative. Easy to wander around in an afternoon but so much more to do than a large zoo. Particularly well organised, brilliant staff and animals obviously well cared for. Polar Bears are the big draw and they didn't disappoint I could sit and watch them all day. The Polar Bear talk was very good with the keeper knowing the bears inside and out and the bears knowing her. Great day out!

What a great visit today paid at the entrance. £25 each, I'm sure if you book online you could get a little cheaper. Also at the entrance you can buy packs of feed for the wallabys and the deer. Price per pack is £1.95, no problem with feeding the Wallabys but the deer wasn't intrested so maybe grab 2 packs for the Wallabys. OK so price seems high but there's value for money to be had with the interaction with the animals also the keepers and there indepth knowledge talks are being held in most of the enclosers. If you have Children Peak Wildlife Park is a must visit. There's no time limit so you can take your time or drop into the cafe for lunch currently there doing pumpkin soup and a roll with various hot and cold drinks or grab a pizza that's cooked fresh. Around the entrance there's a sizeable gift shop so you can pick something up to remember your visit. Parking is free and there seems to be ample parking plus a section for mini buses and coaches. We had an amazing time here and will definitely be returning. Peak Wildlife Park staff, keepees and volunteers work extremely hard and only by the support of people visiting that they stay open. A big thankyou to all the staff that made our day so memorable.

Myself and my mum went to do the arctic fox experience. It was quite possibly the best day of my life!! We got to go in with the 3 female foxes and feed them! The foxes were honestly adorable and so well mannered 😂 The keeper who was with us was also very knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions we had, she made sure we had the best time! The keeper also made time to answer any questions we had about the other experiences that peak wildlife also offers, she was such a big help and a very lovely women! Hopefully we will be booking another experience soon ❤️

One of my favourite zoos, it used to be called Blackbrook Zoological Bird Park many moons ago, then became the Peak Wildlife Park. It's truly such a nice place to visit on a day our, feed the wallabys and deer, walk through the enclosures with the penguins and lemurs, check out polar bears and adorable red pandas, what more could you want. Great staff and animals who appear to be truly well looked after. Highly reccomend a visit.

Fantastic day out with the family. We booked tickets for an early entry and the carpark was pretty much empty when we arrived. It rained whilst we were there but still managed to see everything. It isn't massive so not loads of walking to do but big enough to spend a few hours here. Only thing that let it down for us was the food. Expensive and not that great so I would recommend bringing food with you. The carpark was a lot busier as we left at 2pm.

Lovely walk at the Roaches and Luds Church, definitely worth a visit. Mostly an okay hike with a few uphills. Lud's Church definitely worth the additional trek.

Incredible towering sandstone edge with a red hue, situated on a hillside looking west over the Staffordshire countryside and Tittesworth Reservoir. To the east lies wild moorland. At the northern end of the Roaches there are amazing formations weathered into very striking shapes like Bearstone Rock. A long, bracing walk leads along the top of the Roaches to Hen Cloud, where the rocky edge becomes much higher, towering above Don Whillans Memorial Hut. A small disused quarry sits amongst the bracken below the rock face. Along the walk you'll pass countless amazing shapes in the rock providing great photo opportunities. On a clear day, it's possible to see over Cheshire, the Shropshire hills and beyond to the Welsh mountains. With a good zoom lens it's possible to pick out landmarks including the Wrekin, Mow Cop, Jodrell Bank's Lovell Telescope, Fiddler's Ferry Power Station and Congleton Viaduct amongst many others. There's a small roadside layby with free parking a few minutes walk from Bearstone Rock, providing easy access to the northern end of the Roaches. Nearer the southern end and Hen Cloud, there's a reasonable amount of free roadside parking. While visiting, it's worth talking the walk north to Lud's Church, a deep, narrow chasm with moss covered walls. This geological feature formed by a landslip provides a real contrast to the open views from the Roaches. On the sunny summer day I visited the conditions were perfect, but the path is relatively uneven and on a cold wet day the exposed location would make for heavy going, so dress sensibly.

We had been staying near Bakewell for couple of days and was travelling to visit a friend who lives near Stoke. We saw that the Roaches were en route and decided to stop off for a walk. So glad we did, the place is stunning. We took the path up opposite Roach End Farm The views start immediately. There was heather everywhere and the out crop of craggy rocks provided a great atmosphere. .

The Roaches is a prominent rocky ridge above Leek in the Staffordshire Peak District of England. The ridge, with its striking rock formations, rises steeply to 505 m (1,657 ft). It offers beautiful walkways and is an excellent spot for picnics. The rocks, formed during the Carboniferous period, reveal through their carvings and shapes how rain and water erosion have acted over time. The A53 road branches into narrow lanes that lead to the site, which is dog-friendly and has picnic areas, an ice cream van, and access for emergency vehicles. Visitors are rewarded with remarkable views and unforgettable memories.

Loved this walk, we walked up from the A53 and did this followed by Bearstone, Lud Church, and then back via Bearstone, Roaches and Hen Cloud. A total of 19km and every part of it was special. But there is something really lovely about the roaches, it's a relatively easy hike if you are used to hiking. I would recommend some good walking shoes, water and warm clothing and be prepared for some spectacular views.

Brilliant hike from Granbach to Luds Church and then on up to The Roaches . If your lucky they'll be an ice cream van just before the final climb as you come to a road. He sells hot dogs and hot drinks , pot noodles and of course ice cream as well as a few other treats & snacks. Amazing rock formations and great for scrambling up and over and around with spectacular views over the countryside . I'm quite sure on a clear day you can see Mam Tor !

Absolutely stunning walking area, with rock climbing for those that are experienced. Stunning views and the rock formations are incredible.

Lovely walk around the lake. One loop of the lake is about 7.3k. You can stop at the mini beans on the lake for a cup of coffee or tea and a scone. Lovely.

My son & I had a brilliant day kayaking on the lake, it was lovely to see all the surroundings from the water. We paid to launch out own kayaks next to the cafe in the little office. £12 each. We headed straight to the water & off we went! We will definitely be back!

This is a gorgeous place. The walk is wonderful with beautiful views of the lake, almost all way round. It take about 1.5h to walk around the lake. You can cycle first half comfortably (following railway line) but second half is more tricky, it is up the hill and there is lots of gravel on the ground. It is durable, but not quite suitable for kids. Staff on site are very helpful. There is a nice cafe there too. You can hire canoes and boats. You can park there but the car park is small. People park on the street, which is a few minutes away from the lake.

Beautiful little place with lovely walks nearby and friendly locals

Beautiful location for a walk. Cafe, toilets and limited payable parking available.

Getting to the coffee house or the lake is a loooong walk.

Such a lovely place with a fantastic pub restaurant called the Rudyard hotel great meals and fantastic service you can even eat outside in glass heated domestic. The lake has boat hire and fishing day tickets, the lake has a good stock of different species of fish. There an old miniature railway and some great scenery as you make your way around the lake.

WOW! Always a warm, friendly welcome at The Foxlowe. This time with an event going on inside and out. Live Medieval Music shimmering on the warm breeze from the Event Tent and later on, even more melody from masterly musicians. Try it! You will like it.

My favourite place in Leek for a coffee and lunch! They make really lovely coffee, pots of tea, oatcakes, breakfasts, cakes, and sandwiches which I've tried and would recommend. The inside cafe area is lovely, and on a nice day the outside area is also lovely.

Great little venue to see bands in. Seems to be efficiently run and there’s ample parking around if you need to drive there.

Visited for lunch with friends and ordered from a very good menu, the food was excellent, very tasty and beautifully presented, the coffee was nice and strong, prompt service and the staff were very friendly, polite and attentive. Will definitely be back

I ordered coffee and cake in the café, the bottom of the cake was covered in mold, disgusting. It then dawned on me that none of the food had been kept refrigerated, which is unhygienic, avoid

We come here for the lovely oatcakes breakfast 😋 delicious coffee as well. Great atmosphere 👌 👍

A vibrant community venue that also has a first rate cafe: good food, friendly people, good prices and lovely dining room.

On a lovely sunny Sunday afternoon Coombes valley is a beautiful place to relax. Woodland trails take you up and down the valley, there are plenty of benches to rest as you explore and discover wooden castles, nature musical instruments, bridges across a gentle river. The visitor centre has toilets which open until late. Parking is £4 which can be paid in the visitor centre, when open, by phone or in the honesty box. Watch out for the cockerel, he's aggressive. We didn't see him. For us, one of the bridges was closed on our return leg so we were sent on a diversion that took us up a hillside and then back down taking us a long way out of our way and then back the way we came. The signage was not very good but hopefully this won't be the case when you go! We will go back as there's a lot more exploring to do. Well worth a visit.

A really beautiful place at this time of year, fresh leaves on the Oaks and a mass of bird song. The Merlin App was invaluable for picking out Garden Warbler and Pied Flycatcher (PF) both of which were new to us. We arrived at 8am and left at midday which was long enough to cover half the reserve paths. We were lucky to bump into volunteer warden Gary who pointed out a couple of bird boxes where we might see PFs and sure enough we did! As with all woodland reserves there is a lot to hear, but birds are not so easy to see. We had traveled from East Yorkshire especially to see PF and we were in luck.

Great place for a walk in nature, beautiful and peaceful, plenty of benches to rest on along the way and an excellent kids trail. Will definitely visit again when in the area.

A beautiful, spectacular woodland, we thoroughly enjoyed our walk around here. The temptation is to keep walking, but it's so worth while stopping and spending time looking at the nature in front of you, listening out for all the birds, seeing if you can glimpse them.

Lovely lady at the reception to explain everything. Great place for a relaxing walk. Only thing to improve is the quality of the map handed to us.

Visited on a Friday afternoon - a friendly welcome from the staff and some advice about the reserve. We were a couple of adults with no kids so we weren't too bothered about the play areas but some young children were enjoying them which is good to see. The woodland trails take you up and around the valley. At this time of year, there is not a lot to see but we heard plenty of birds (often with the help of the Merlin app). The walk was very enjoyable and it was very peaceful. We went on the Woodcock trail and it was confusing finding our way back. We'd been advised before we set off that one of the bridges was closed on the return leg. However, the signs for the diversion were somewhat confusing (one said follow the diversion route in reverse but it wasn't 100% clear where the diversionary route went) and as a consequence, we went in circles once or twice. We eventually forded the stream by the bridge/route that was closed (the water level isn't deep and it was easy to cross) and finally made our way back. Well worth a visit as it is a peaceful walk but spring/summer are probably a better time to see birds.

Been to this nice little rspb spot for walks a couple of times, free parking for members or £4 otherwise I believe. Toilet facilities available at the manned information booth. Varied walks ranging from a quick half hour or so, to a full two hours. Also treetop canopy and children's woodland walk. At the time of review thier was a bridge damaged so not all walks available, 12/9/25.

Thank you Stu for your guidance and support it was perfect. Amazing day with fantastic people and the scenery is breathtaking. Lovely lunch. So down to the nitty gritty .....this is fun 😁, hard work mentally and physically but Stu and the other Instructors are professionals, they know how far to take everyone. Kind, supportive yet also guide you to get out of your comfort zone. In the words of the Terminator...I'll be back because your awesome and thank you for making a 55 year old woman feel like anything is achievable 💪👌👍✔️

From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, we had smiles on our faces! As total beginners to trial biking, we weren’t quite sure what to expect — but by the end of the day, we just wanted to keep going. The experience was addictive in the best way. The instructors were spot-on: attentive, down-to-earth, and honest. They supported us every step of the way, tailoring the session to our pace and confidence levels without ever making us feel rushed or out of our depth. If you’re thinking about doing this — go for it! It’s an amazing day and an unforgettable experience. A massive thank you to the whole team for making it so memorable — we absolutely loved it.

Super fun day riding trials! We had a group of slightly mixed abilities and the drills were tailored to each riders ability and everyone received loads of personal instruction and it was great how much effort was put into this and also making it a fun day out. I would recommend it to a rider of any level there is always something you can learn Stu clearly takes great pride in teaching the fundamental skills you need to learn, or to get out of those bad habits which you might not know you have and to progress your riding. The bikes are very nice and the riding areas are vast and varied with all sorts of terrain and obstacles. I am a fairly ‘bike fit’ I ride most weekends and I had had enough by the end of the day so you get lots of riding in which is tiring when you are doing drills all day but you definitely get your moneys worth it is hard to see how you could not go home happy and I definitely hope to get back again some day. There is also what looks like some nice accommodation on site which I didn’t know about.

Another great visit Yesterday was my 4th visit to stu and the team I would advise anyone thinking about it or wanting to dial in any skills to get involved Stu and rhe lads are great Yesterday after great tuition i was getting over obstacles that previously i would only ever look at Thanks again and see you again soon

Literally had the best day with these guys!! Stu and Ian were awesome, I've been a road bike rider for years and trying to get your head around some of the differences was tough but Stu and Ian were really patient. The setting was stunning, the doggos were fab and the home made soup and cheese scones were delicious!! It's a long way to come from Devon but Ollie and I will definitely be back!!! Can't recommend this school and the guys highly enough!!!

Great day of trials riding. Excellent instructor's. Got to be one of the best tuition around as they catered for everybody from young kids & adults who had never riden before to riders who already ride competitions. See you again in Sept.

Went there today with my dad, had never touched a manual trials bike before and the staff were so friendly and patient with me and the other beginners. They helped me improve so much and made it a fun experience at the same time. Would highly recommend for all levels of experience.

Nice walk along the canal .some great photos to be had of the mill .

Brilliant bank holiday visit, really attentive guides who knew their stuff! We were given a tour by Nick and it was very interesting. Lots of information but still feels very friendly and welcoming. Stayed here much longer than we expected.

This is an amazing place, our guides were so knowledgeable and we were able to see the mills working and even close and open the sluice gates. Brilliantly restored and cared for by volunteers. Only a donation required, but please if you go donate so the group can continue their awesome work.

What a lovely museum, with working water wheels and such friendly and knowledgeable volunteers! We arrived with about 20 minutes until close and Nick gave us the full tour with such enthusiasm and perfectly aimed to capture the kids imagination. Highly recommend this small, but perfectly formed gem. Also learnt loads we didn’t know about the local industry and entrepreneurialism from hundreds of years ago.

A fantastic working museum. We had a very informative and inspiring tour from one of the volunteers, Peter. The site has such interesting history. Definitely worth a visit!

What a lovely peice of history. Lots af brilliant information and a proper working waterwheel and mechanism within. Stumbled across this while on the Churnet Valley railway. No advertisement at the station but its just a short walk down the canal and you'll find it!

Such a wonderful place. Very historic and kept beautifully. The walk around it is lovely too. So good for our children to explore and learn

Traveled all the way from Portsmouth with my autistic son, who has an impressive obsession with wallabies and knows everything there is to know about their history in the Peak District. We were really looking forward to visiting the Nicholson Museum in Leek after checking online and seeing it was open. However, when we arrived, we were told it’s not open on Saturdays—despite Google saying otherwise. We did manage to peek into the corridor, though, which was fascinating and steeped in history. The staircase was so grand, I half-expected it to start moving like the ones in Harry Potter. Unfortunately, no enchanted staircases or magical museum exhibits this time, but we’ll definitely try again in the near future—hopefully on a day when it’s actually open!

In the heart of the historic town of Leek, this building is well used by the community, including toddlers clubs, reading rooms, public meetings etc.

Went to see the art exhibition by local artists. Very good, displayed well. Limited parking near by. Museum is ‘limited’

Nice little museum, good when has events on such as war memorials etc. Worth a visit when your in town plus it's free.

Fine Victorian gallery interesting small museum

Art exhibition on 4th May

Lovely small museum.

Amazing place to go Took our 2 year old who loved all the climbing. Took us 3 and half hours to walk round 3/4 of the place. Will returning Not wheelchair/pushchair friendly No toilets There is an ice cream van- sells - ice creams, hot and cold drinks

Amazingly atmospheric narrow steep sided chasm formed by a landslip, situated around a 15-20 minute walk from Bearstone Rock and the northern end of the Roaches. Lud's Church isn't the easiest to access, involving a fairly steep and slippery descent, but it's worth the effort for the mystical atmosphere within the little gorge. Mosses coat the dark rocky walls, while trees overhanging the sides make for interesting views skywards. Combine with a walk along the top of the Roaches for some dramatic contrasts in scenery. There's a small amount of free roadside parking not far from Bearstone Rock.

What a beautiful short hike to take on a weekend. It had beautiful views, peaceful and not crowded. Went when the temperature was about 17 C and was just about perfect. Make sure to wear proper hiking boots to navigate Luds Church as it can be rocky and slippery. Good for families. Highly recommended.

Awesome place. And how quick the weather can change! But walking across the Roaches you can see it coming. Few people there but hey ho, why not. With cameras now you can take a pic, remove everyone you don't want on there making it look like it's just you. TIP FOR IPHONE USERS ( Me being Google Android 💪🏼) Use Panoramic setting for images so that you can get the subject in and pan up to get the full hight of the sides, looks fantastic.

Lud's Church is an incredible natural wonder that feels both mysterious and awe-inspiring. The deep, moss-covered chasm surrounded by ancient woodland creates a magical atmosphere perfect for hiking and photography. The paths are well-marked, making it accessible for a wide range of walkers, and the sense of history and legend tied to the site adds a unique charm. It is a peaceful escape from the busier tourist spots, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in the raw beauty of the landscape while enjoying a tranquil walk through this hidden gem.

Lud's Church is absolutely stunning with tall, mossy walls creating a feeling that you're far from civilisation. I had been wanting to visit for years and finally had the opportunity, and it did not disappoint. It felt just a little bit magical. The air is cool so bring an extra jumper with you. It's so atmospheric and green. Autumn was a great time to visit. I've been told it's a good spot for climbers too. Dogs allowed, although they'll need to be able to jump over large rocks that humans need to clamber a bit over! We visited on a weekday so I imagine it's busier at weekends. The surrounding area is also beautiful. We heard a meadow pipit

The path to Luds church is very well maintained with a cafe and public toilets at the beginning of you start from, the mill. Plenty of picnic tables as well. Great for a low intensity hike, the canyon is a bit slippery but the path leading to it is solid and at some points a board walk covers the more muddy areas. Visiting is completely free, but there is a £5 parking fee for the day.

This church has a wonderful cafe on Wednesdays. The food is good, home made sweets and desserts. All very well presented and reasonably priced. Have a walk around the town on market day and finish off with a substantial lunch

Beautiful Church, very peaceful setting.

A beautiful church, we were lucky it was open for a toddlers group, so we got to look around the church interior. So much to see, so much history, stunning stained glass windows. Some sort of leaflet outlining the history of the church/ area would have been a nice addition and an easy way of raising funds. Churchyard was very interesting and full of old graves & squirrels. Surrounded by very old buildings. Well worth visiting and wandering through living history

A wonderful church with a splendid verger who was very happy to explain lots of interesting features of this beautiful building. A super, if broken, Anglo Saxon cross is close to the entrance and the circular / rose windows are spectacular when viewed within. If you're in Leek, or perhaps skirting Leek to head to the High Peak, I'd urge you to take a look.

Lovely old church. To the rear is a lovely park to walk in. The front has a prominent position overlooking the town. Inside the church are beautiful stained glass windows and wonderful wood carvings. Lots of history to be had. Well worth a visit.

Beautiful inside, verry historical and lots of information and interesting artefacts, on a Wednesday the have a cafe inside the church which is run by volunteers and they have homemade cakes and soup on the menu as well as sandwiches, oatcakes and jacket potato with a variety of fillings, the staff are very pleasant and accommodating, be prepared to queue for a table, the food is delicious and fresh.

Certainly one of the most interesting rings of 10 I've ever rung on, very welcoming ringers

It was worth the walk up and down hill from Leek basin. A very interesting place with the volunteers giving a guided, informative tour. Be sure to go when it is open. They even started the wheel!

The mill may only be small but it was extremely interesting and good value. The volunteers giving guided tours were excellent and were very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The mill was started to grind corn specifically for us as visitors. I recommend visiting to learn about both the mill and all of the work of James Brindley.

Very interesting hour+ spent at this mill. Parking available just past the mill on the right. Guided tour by knowledgable volunteer. Wheel set in motion which helped to understand how it all went. Bonus was the book corner - 3 for a pound! Would recommend visiting the mill - then parking up in Leek market place to wander around the many shops. (Free parking from 3:30 on the short stay car park!)

Nice place with good history. Enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers. Look out for open days. Park in town and walk down or use supermarket not too far away. Small amount of parking in adjacent side road.

Amazing place of you're interested in history. Thoroughly enjoyed my visit. Lots of amazing facts about the engineering side of the mill. Recommend.

We booked to go here with our children as it was pouring down with rain. So glad we did! Mark was very welcoming and knowledgeable about James Brindley, the mill and the life of millers. Mark was very engaging and great with the children. It was a nice surprise to see that the mill still works. The children got to pour in the grain and feel the flour!

Arrived late in the day, but still in plenty of time for the guide to take us around on a slow tour. Very knoweleagable volunteer staff. Great place to take the children. Ours loved seeing the wheels move, the stones really grind, the hopper at work. Our youngest (10) even got weighed on the large scales, while the other 2 kept calling our Monty Python references aboutducks and witches. 3 storeys, so you get to see all of the workings and hear the complete history. No annoying gift shop but a few things available suchas postcards.

Excellent high quality local art and craft gallery in Buxton Pavilion Gardens, run by the artists themselves

Unusual gifts and art.

Lovely art - spoilt for choice!

A must visit place if you spend the day in Buxton.

Lovely place to visit

Full of teenagers but nice

Lovely place.

As vintage toy collectors visiting the area we were looking forward to purchasing some items we had seen in the window, but arrived to see the shop was closed. There was a number to call for an appointment but the owner couldn't offer one. Very disappointing.

Great little shop, well worth a visit if you are in the area. Staff friendly.

Brilliant little place came here since I was a toddler great staff and everything great quality. absolute gem.

Brilliant little shop! Bought a few OO Gauge coaches at £6 each. What a bargain! Highly recommended.

Lovely interesting shop. Brought back so many memories. Bought a tiny vintage teddy and i love it! Will be back for more. Thank you

No point having a website, if you don't keep it up to date, drove 25 miles because the website said it was open and it wasn't.

Very small quirky shop but lots of interest in stock