If you’re making plans to visit Derbyshire with summer on the horizon, then New Mills is perfect for a day trip. This High Peak town offers something for everyone – including scenic spots to explore and great places to stop for a drink or a bite to eat.
These are just some of the reasons why New Mills needs to feature at the top of your list of Derbyshire destinations.
1. Perfect place to visit
New Mills is perfect for anyone making plans to explore Derbyshire this summer. Visitors to New Mills can stroll along the Millennium Walkway, which stretches over the River Goyt and takes you to the Torrs Riverside Park. Photo: Brian Eyre
2. Places to eat
A Tavola Gastronomia Siciliana in New Mills was named among the 100 Best Local Restaurants across the country by The Good Food Guide. Photo: jason chadwick
3. Places to visit for a drink
New Mills Market Hall also opened at the end of last year, bringing fried chicken, Caribbean and Asian fusion food vendors - along with a new bar - to the transformed former indoor market. the town is home to a number of great pubs - including The Pride of the Peaks, The Royal Oak, Rock Tavern and Torr Vale Tap. Photo: Brian Eyre
4. Culture
There is plenty in the way of culture if you’re making plans to visit the town - with remnants of the town’s industrial past to explore and a carnival that takes places each year. Photo: Brian Eyre