Visitor attractions and information for
Castleton
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 BLUE
JOHN CAVERN, Castleton, Hope Valley, S33 8WP. Tel: 01433 620638/620642.
Large range of natural water-worn caverns featuring stalactites,
stalagmites and Blue John Stone. Eight of the fourteen known
veins are found here. Castleton is the only known place where
Britain's rarest mineral occurs. Blue John Craft Shop in the
town. www.bluejohn-cavern.co.uk. Location: In the centre of Castleton. |
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HATHERSAGE CHURCH (ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS).
School Lane, Hathersage, Hope Valley, S32 1BB. Tel: 44 1433 650
3532 Legendary site of Little John's Grave, in village which
also has connection with Charlotte Bronte, who wrote "Jane
Eyre" while staying here. Brass rubbings may be done of
the Eyre family brasses. Open in daylight hours. About 5 miles east of Castleton. |
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CASTLETON
VILLAGE MUSEUM, Castleton Visitor Centre, Buxton Road, Castleton,
Hope Valley. Tel. 01433 620679. Village history displays including
Blue John, lead mining, Smithy, Joiner's shop, rope making, Garland
Ceremony etc. On the 2nd April 2004, Castleton's new state-of-the-art
information centre was opened to the public.
Location: In the centre
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TREAK CLIFF CAVERN, Castleton, Hope Valley,
S33 8WP. Tel: 01433 620571. Underground wonderland of stalactites
and stalagmites. World's richest deposits of Blue John stone
easily visible on guided tours of the caverns. Fossils and other
mineral and rock formations. Suitable for people of all ages.
www.bluejohnstone.com. Location:
In the centre of Castleton. |
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SPEEDWELL
CAVERN, Winnat's Pass, Castleton, Hope Valley, S33 8WA. Tel:
01433 620512. This unique cavern is an old lead mine worked in
the early part of the 18th Century. It is visited by boat in
complete comfort and safety by travelling along a subterranean
illuminated canal. (Photo right: Winnat's Pass).
www.speedwellcavern.co.uk. Location:
In the centre of Castleton. |
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PEVERIL CASTLE, Castleton, Hope Valley, S33
8WQ. (English Heritage).Tel: 01433 620613. Norman Motte and Bailey
Castle in ruins. Built by William the Conqueror for his illegitimate
son William Peveril, to oversee the lead mines and Forest of
the Peak. Looked after by English Heritage. Location: In the centre of Castleton. |
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HATHERSAGE
OPEN AIR HEATED SWIMMING POOL, Oddfellows Road, Hathersage, Hope
Valley. Tel: 01433 650843. The pool surround has changed little
since being built in 1936 and still has the original veranda
and bandstand with a beautiful grass lawn to sunbathe on. About 5 miles
east of Castleton. |
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1935 saw the construction of Ladybower Dam.
This project received objections both locally and nationaly because
it involved the flooding of two villages; Ashopton and Derwent.
Derwent village can still be seen in very dry summers. Ladybower
is now a major tourist attraction. More.
About 5 miles north of
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Welcome to our page of information, attractions and
places of interest around Castleton. The Castleton
hotels listed below are either in the town or we have given
a rough guide as to how far they are from Castleton. From Castleton
you are well placed to explore the beautiful Peak District. We
hope you enjoy your stay and find your ideal accommodation from
our list of in Castleton hotels and/or the surrounding area.
For hotels accommodation in other areas near to Castleton
Derbyshire see 
