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Crich Tramway Village
Cromford Canal Cruise
Cromford Mills
Great British Car Journey
Kedleston Hall ©National Trust Images Steve Franklin www.nationaltrust.jpg
Our perfectly packed tour features a canal cruise through the Derwent Valley and visits to Crich Tramway Village, Denby Pottery Village, Cromford Mills, Kedleston Hall & the Great British Car Journey Museum.
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 Cromford Cruise & Sir Richard Arkwright’s Cromford Mills
We begin our day in Cromford, from where we enjoy a return 2-hour narrow boat cruise through the picturesque Derwent Valley. We finish our morning with free time to explore Matlock and have some lunch. In the afternoon we visit Sir Richard Arkwright’s Cromford Mills, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We enjoy a mill and village tour to hear the story of how in the 18th century the valley changed the world with the first successful water powered cotton spinning mill.
Day 3 Denby Pottery Village & Kedleston Hall
This morning, we make our way to Denby Pottery Village. We embark on the Denby Discovery and Museum Experience, starting with the Discovery Experience where we find out how the pottery is hand-crafted followed by a visit to the Museum where we discover 200 years of Denby history. Our visit includes afternoon tea at Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro. This afternoon we visit Kedleston Hall, an 18th century mansion & seat of the Curzon family.
Day 4 Great British Car Journey & Crich Tramway Village
We spend this morning at the Great British Car Journey, a car museum celebrating an era when British innovation was at the forefront of a transport revolution. We explore more than 130 vehicles as we discover the history of British motoring. In the afternoon we visit Crich Tramway Village, a period village museum where we can enjoy travelling along the traditional village street on a vintage tram andviewing the exhibitions.
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 Cromford Cruise & Sir Richard Arkwright’s Cromford Mills
We begin our day in Cromford, from where we enjoy a return 2-hour narrow boat cruise through the picturesque Derwent Valley. We finish our morning with free time to explore Matlock and have some lunch. In the afternoon we visit Sir Richard Arkwright’s Cromford Mills, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We enjoy a mill and village tour to hear the story of how in the 18th century the valley changed the world with the first successful water powered cotton spinning mill.
Day 3 Denby Pottery Village & Kedleston Hall
This morning, we make our way to Denby Pottery Village. We embark on the Denby Discovery and Museum Experience, starting with the Discovery Experience where we find out how the pottery is hand-crafted followed by a visit to the Museum where we discover 200 years of Denby history. Our visit includes afternoon tea at Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro. This afternoon we visit Kedleston Hall, an 18th century mansion & seat of the Curzon family.
Day 4 Great British Car Journey & Crich Tramway Village
We spend this morning at the Great British Car Journey, a car museum celebrating an era when British innovation was at the forefront of a transport revolution. We explore more than 130 vehicles as we discover the history of British motoring. In the afternoon we visit Crich Tramway Village, a period village museum where we can enjoy travelling along the traditional village street on a vintage tram andviewing the exhibitions.
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
Derby Mickleover, BW Signature Collection
Mickleover, Derby
Located at Mickleover on the outskirts of Derby, the Derby Mickleover offers a warm
welcome to groups. There is lift access to all 99 bedrooms which are of a good size and all contain a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a large restaurant with plenty of natural daylight and also a bar leading to the open plan reception. A lounge can be found on the first floor and is an ideal place to relax away from the hustle and bustle below. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool, sauna, steam room and solarium.
• Lift • Bar • Restaurant • Tea/coffee in room • Leisure facilities • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge
The Derby Mickleover Hotel BW Signature Collection
Derby, Derbyshire
4 Nights Half Board
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Inclusions
• 2-hour narrow boat cruise Cromford Wharf - Leawood
• Mill & village tour of Sir Richard Arkwright’s Cromford Mills
• Denby Discovery & Museum Experience with afternoon tea
• Entrance to Kedleston Hall
• Entrance to Great British Car Journey Museum
• Crich Tramway Village visit & tram ride
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