Short Break Suggestions
No stress, no mess – just Bess!
Brief Bess
Begin your break with a fascinating tour of Derby Cathedral, final resting place of Bess, staying overnight at one of the many high quality hotels or guest houses throughout the Peak District & Derbyshire. Before leaving the following day, visit Hardwick Hall or Chatsworth House.
Bold Bess
Begin your break with a fascinating tour of Derby Cathedral, final resting place of Bess, followed by a visit to the Royal Crown Derby pottery, where you'll be able to purchase one of the stunning, hand-crafted and gilded Bess of Hardwick commemorative five-petal trays.
Stay overnight at one of the many high quality hotels or guest houses throughout the Peak District & Derbyshire and the following day, take a tour of Hardwick Hall. After a second night's stay, visit Chatsworth before leaving for home.
To book accommodation and for information on attractions, events and short break ideas, telephone 01332 594499. Why not plan your short break around one of the special Bess events listed here?
Public Transport
For all public transport information in the Peak District & Derbyshire, please contact:
Derbyshire Public Transport (www.derbyshire.gov.uk/buses)
Traveline (Tel: 0871 200 2233, www.traveline.co.uk)
National Rail Enquiries (Tel: 08457 484950)
National Express (Tel: 08705 808080)
Tourist Information Centres
Further information is available from our
Tourist Information Centres at Derby (Tel: 01332 255802), Bakewell (Tel: 01629 816558) and Chesterfield
(Tel: 01246 345777)
