Nice nearby towns with pubs/restaurants

[MadchesterCity]

Bakewell? You can be sure of finding a tart there should you need one

Oh crumbs

 

[Betterdeedthan red]

Been quite a few times when not stopping in Manc. Really like the place and perfect for peak district villages and Disney Park etc very good restaurants and bars there

Top.place.
I'm a bit biased though

 

[MadchesterCity]

New mill / Delph

 

[grant1977]

Hathersage is really nice. Decent boozers/walks and places to eat

 

[LongsightM13]

Hebden is good - see if you can get a hotel in Todmorden or Sowerby Bridge on the same train line

Hebden is a great gaff but absolutely shite for accommodation though
Halifax is actually decent in the daytime/early evening, especially if there’s something decent on in the Piece Hall or the grand old Victoria theatre, but late at night its an utter shithole of inbred brawling Yarksher hillbillies

 

[Charlesfarsbar]

What’s the name of the mock tudor-looking pub between the crown court and the station? Had a memorable afternoon in there years ago celebrating a ‘not guilty’ verdict, ended up drinking and having a laugh with my brief and a couple of good time Dorises from the jury

The bird in hand ?

 

[LongsightM13]

The bird in hand ?

That’s the one! All the barristers and court staff drink in there. Was decent food as well

 

[LongsightM13]

I liked Buxton when I was there earlier this year.

Nice place. Matlock Bath isn’t far away and is also pretty nice if the weather is good as well

 

[Mr Edward's shoe mirror]

Castleton is a good base for walks up Mam Tor or Winnats Pass or the caves and caverns.

Hathersage is the same. You can get up onto Bamford Edge or walk around Ladybower. Loads of pubs, places to eat and hotels round there.

Bakewell is a nice spot, lots of places to eat, not far from Monsal head, Chatsworth.

Buxton is also pleasant, Pavilion gardens, and the Goyt Valley has plenty to explore, with some of the best views around.

Ashbourne has plenty to do and is just up the road from Ilam hall, Dovedale and Carsington Water.

You can't go wrong with any of the above.

 

[Bluemoon dan]

Possibly stretching the hour limit but had a really nice weekend in Settle last summer. Only problem is pretty much everywhere there has a 2 night stay minimum.

 

[sky tot]

Hathersage is really nice. Decent boozers/walks and places to eat

And they have a open air public swimming pool

 

[MCFC Wirral]

That’s the one! All the barristers and court staff drink in there. Was decent food as well

I’m a court clerk and can’t get over that episode of Peep Show where Jeremy starts an affair with the defendant whilst on jury service.

It gets better with every watch.

 

[City Hobgoblin]

Rammy

 

[MCFCTrick]

Poulton Le Fylde has a decent centre for restaurants and bars.

 

[Paladin]

And they have a open air public swimming pool

Sure you're not thinking of Hathersage Road?

 

[Paladin]

Cartmel is just over an hour, but it's a lovely little village.

 

[chaddblue]

saddleworth... especially Uppermill for a few decent pubs and restuarants

 

[staffsblue]

What’s the name of the mock tudor-looking pub between the crown court and the station? Had a memorable afternoon in there years ago celebrating a ‘not guilty’ verdict, ended up drinking and having a laugh with my brief and a couple of good time Dorises from the jury

That's the "Bird in Hand".

 

[RadcliffeRick]

Not read through all the thread but I guess there has been a few shout outs for Radcliffe??

 

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