Families were able to take their children out to explore some of the region’s most historic grounds and their best attractions this week, to keep them entertained while on their Easter break from school.
It comes as pubs, restaurants, non-essential retail, hairdressers, zoos, libraries and community centres were given the green light to open up again after the third lockdown on April 12.
With warm, spring weather set to last over this weekend according to reports from BBC Weather, find out the spots that have been popular with children and families in Derbyshire on the week of the first stage of reopening by reading the list below.
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1. Welcome back
Families across Derbyshire returned to the historic 105-acre garden at Chatsworth House in Bakewell, which reopened to the public earlier this week. Photo: Brian Eyre
2. Sunshine as attractions reopen
Chatsworth House garden visitors enjoyed sunny, dry weather on the first day attractions could welcome back the public outside, on April 12. Photo: Brian Eyre
3. Families make the most of the newly opened attractions
Becky and Monty Glassberg enjoyed walking around the reopened gardens at Chatsworth House. Photo: Brian Eyre
4. A long time coming
Thornbridge Hall, a 12th century stately home that lies on the outskirts of Ashford-in-the-Water, invited visitors back to its garden for the first time in two years. Photo: Brian Eyre