mr_arc Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Hi all *finally* finishing a load of work on Tuesday and so am looking forward to a bit of downtime with the missus. Looking at somewhere 'nice' to go to, and heard good things about Castleton. A nice day in the fresh air, walking around and looking at things. What is there to see out there, I've had a quick look on a few websites but am after tips from people who've been there. What's parking like out there? We live in S1 and will be driving out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lubylou Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 There is quite a big car park as far as i remember, not been for a while, also there are the the caves you can go in, i think 1 has a boat that takes you round. Plenty of shops and cafes, a pub. Its nice if you get the weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimay Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Castleton is a brilliant place. We went there on a recent trip back to my motherland. The chippy behind the youth hostel does a mean proper Sheffield fishcake. As well as the caves there's an uphill (and then down again obviously) walk to Peveril Castle and lots of lovely shops along the main street. There's a big car park behind the visitor centre and also parking on the side of the road towards the caves. I can't remember the parking fee but it wasn't too bad. We had a lovely lunch in The Castle pub. I think the cave with the boats is Speedwell (we didn't go down the caves). If you make a day of it there's other places in the area to see and of course there's the reservoirs. I'm getting homesick just thinking of the beautiful Peak District just on Sheffield's doorstep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox20thc Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 lots to see and do ------> http://www.visitcastleton.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sibon Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Get yourself down to The Devil's Arse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Sleeps Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Walk up Mam Tor, that is always a pleasure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ sheffield Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Castleton is great but remember that half an hour of sunlight and you will be driving around for 2 hours trying to find somewhere to park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonofAna Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 I love castleton. Love the fact that the parking is free during the week as well - except on bank holidays. Mainly I go there to visit the Tor. Went into the caves when I was much younger and not felt like going again, but the scenery is great, especially when you are standing on the top of the hill and the sun is setting. The town is okay, but not struck on the loads of jewellery shops. There used to be a witchy type shop there but it's now a furniture shop. Obviously not the sort of thing the tourists wanted - or the location or shop size put folk off. The museum is good for passing a bit of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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