There is lots to do and see in the area, the hotel is walking distance from the historic Renishaw Hall and Gardens, Gullivers Valley children’s theme park is a five minute drive away, some of our favourites are included below, but please ask us for more ideas.
Renishaw is rightly celebrated for its fabulous Italianate gardens, with monthly highlights including Magnolias, Bluebell Wood and Delphiniums amongst many, many more, so why not visit and take a look for yourself. The gardens are open Wednesday to Sunday and on Bank Holiday Mondays, 10.30am to 4.30pm during the season.
Visit website>Set on a hilltop overlooking the Vale of Scarsdale, Bolsover Castle enjoys panoramic views over the beautiful Derbyshire countryside. Children will love the fairytale Little Castle, designed as a fantasy entertainment house with magnificent wall paintings.
Visit website>Known as being “more glass than wall” with its huge Elizabethan windows built for “Bess of Hardwick” as a status of her wealth is more than worth a visit.
Visit website>This is an exciting route for walkers, cyclists and horse riders linking the North and Irish seas, passing through the Pennines, alongside rivers and canals and through some of the most historic towns and cities in the North of England.
Visit website>Meadowhall Shopping Centre is one of England’s biggest shopping venues, with around 300 popular high street retailers; explore their range of shops and restaurants.
Visit website>"All the staff at the Sitwell Arms made our staying great. Jo-Anne made our stay very good, with her knowledge of the local area and how friendly she was, nothing was to much trouble. One of the most friendliest hotels we have ever stayed at, the food is out of this world. Thanks to all!"
Mr Philip Brown
