Did you know that our brilliant self-catering cottages, Billy’s Bothy and Hillside Croft are open all year round? This means that you could be enjoying our stunning Derbyshire holiday accommodation at any time throughout the whole of 2016.

It’s lucky then that the area, in which Offcote Grange is situated, has a fantastic variety of things to see and do throughout the whole year. This includes a whole host of things to enjoy, whether it’s the coldest day of winter or the warmest day of summer.

Whether you’re planning on visiting us soon or you’re holiday isn’t until the end of the year, we have put together a guide to the best event or activity not to missed each month.

January

It might be cold outside but there is still plenty to see and do around Derbyshire this month. For those visiting towards the end of this month, there are plenty of theatre shows to look out for.

We suggest; The Snowman at the Theatre Royal, The Legend of King Arthur at the Guildhall or The Complete Works of Shakespeare at Buxton Opera House.

February

February means Valentine’s Day, and there is nowhere better to spend it than in the Peak District. The stunning scenery means that it’s the perfect place for a romantic getaway with the special person in your life.

We suggest taking a walk through one of the many nature walks. With miles and miles to explore, you can take along a picnic and enjoy a romantic dinner surrounded by nature.

March

Easter is in March this year, so you can expect lots of Easter related activities taking place around the area this month.

Take the children to the popular Cadbury’s Easter Egg Hunt at Sudbury Hall. No booking is necessary – just a thirst for lots of chocolate goodness!

April

We love April for several reasons. The weather is definitely starting to warm up, everyone is in a happy mood and we can start to see summer just around the corner. It’s a lovely time to visit Derbyshire – there are lots of spring based activities to be enjoyed at this time of year.

We think a trip to Matlock Farm Park is a must.  The farm is located within a 600 acre working farm, with lots of activities for everyone to enjoy.  There is a good selection of animals to see, which includes meerkats, goats and baby lambs!

May

Take a peek back into the rich history of Derbyshire this month and take part in one of the many history tours that take place around the county.

We suggest a tour of Derby’s Cathedral Quarter. This gives you the opportunity to learn captivating facts about Derby’s most historical area. The tour only lasts for 45 minutes!

June

June is often referred to as the very beginning of summer – one of the most popular months for couples or groups of friends to come and visit Derbyshire. A lot of people like to come in June, as it’s before the rush of the summer holidays so is quieter than July and August.

We suggest visiting Gullivers Kingdom. With over 60 rides different, attractions and shows, it’s the perfect day out. With the children still in school, it should be easier to get on the rides during the week!

Please keep checking back for the rest of our monthly guide – July to December.

Whenever you’re planning your trip to the wonderful county of Derbyshire, please don’t hesitate to contact us right away to book high quality accommodation.

Our luxury self catering cottages provide you with the perfect base for exploring everything that the area has to offer and then somewhere cosy to return to in the evening.

Just give us a call on 01335 344 795 and we will be happy to help.

Having spent two days digging up the field next to Billy’s Bothy, we’ve now more than doubled the space available to any guests wanting to hold a wedding reception. We now have room for three large hospitality tents as well as for catering, nicely spread out next to a large oak tree and with immediate access to the Bothy itself and our gardens.

Time to think about buying more flowers and shrubs?