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Warm up with a cuppa in the Great Kitchen Restaurant at Kedleston Hall | © National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor

Places to eat in the Peak District and Derbyshire

Feeling peckish? You can tuck in to delicious meals and snacks at cafés and tea-rooms across the Peak District and Derbyshire. Or when the weather's good, seek a picnic spot with a view.

Cafés and tea-rooms in the Peak District and Derbyshire

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Eating and shopping at Hardwick 

Enjoy tasty food and drink in the Great Barn restaurant or browse in the gift shop. Both are located within a historic setting at Hardwick.

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Eating and shopping at Calke Abbey 

There are plenty of places to refresh and refuel at Calke Abbey, where you'll find a café, shop, second-hand bookshop and seasonal pop-up facilities throughout the year.

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Eating and shopping at Kedleston Hall 

Open daily, the Great Kitchen restaurant serves up hot and cold lunches and snacks, an ideal pitstop before or after your walk or buy a souvenir of your visit in the gift shop.

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Eating and shopping at Ilam Park 

Take a break at Ilam Park and enjoy lunch or a cream tea with stunning views of Thorpe Cloud and the Italian Gardens.

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Eating and shopping at Longshaw 

Enjoy a brew with a view at the Longshaw Café where you’ll find a range of sandwiches, snacks and drinks, or pop to the second-hand bookshop to discover your next read.

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Eating and Shopping at The Children's Country House 

Grab a bite to eat at the Fairytale Forest Café or picnic in the grounds or Boathouse. The jungle-inspired fundraising shop is a treasure trove of gifts and goodies for children and adults alike.

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Eating, drinking and shopping at Lyme 

Feeling peckish during your visit to Lyme? There's a choice of eateries, each serving a wide range of snacks and drinks. After you've refuelled, head to the shops to browse for a special gift or souvenir.

Perfect picnics in Derbyshire & Peak District

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Calke Abbey 

From the woodland of Calke Explore to acres of ancient parkland and long grass in the Kitchen Garden, there’s plenty of places to enjoy an alfresco feast in nature at Calke Abbey.

Derby, Derbyshire

Closed now
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The Children’s Country House at Sudbury 

From the Stableyard, to the Boathouse, the Sunken Lawn and lakeside, there are ample places to relax and enjoy a picnic at The Children’s Country House at Sudbury.

Ashbourne, Derbyshire

Closed now
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Kedleston Hall 

With over 800 acres of parkland, Kedleston has plenty of great picnic places. The ongoing project to reawaken the garden within the Pleasure Grounds, provide a carpet of colour and a perfect setting for a picnic.

Derby, Derbyshire

Fully open today
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Staunton Harold 

Refuel after a morning of exploring with a picnic at Staunton Harold. There’s plenty of open space to roll out a blanket or perch on a bench and soak up views across the water or wildflower meadow.

Melbourne, Derbyshire

Fully open today
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Foremark 

With plenty of open space, picnic benches and calming views across the water, enjoy a picnic at Foremark.

Derbyshire

Partially open today
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Hardwick 

Unwind in the formal gardens with a tasty picnic and unmatched views of the hall. Alternatively, enjoy one of Hardwick's picnic benches overlooking the ponds at the Park Centre, or by the shady retreat of the Old Hall ruins, or in the bustling Stableyard.

Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Partially open today
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