Very convenient for walking groups and with moderately priced or free attractions within easy reach should be highly suitable for school parties. St, Albans We had a lovely time. The space was very suitable for us as we like to break up into smaller groups for discussion. There are plenty of things to do as well in the immediate area if we want to go out for a break.
Chesterfield "We loved the Glenorchy Centre, with great facilities and a wonderful location on the doorstep of the Peak District." The Glenorchy Centre offers affordable self-catering accommodation for up to 26 people in the picturesque Derbyshire market town of Wirksworth. It is ideal for families or small groups, with a well-equipped kitchen, dining area, large hall, stage and four bedroom areas.
This Grade II Listed building is located in a conservation area along a quiet cobbled street, with easy access to parking facilities. The Glenorchy Centre provides a great base to explore the busy town, as well as the beautiful local scenery and a wealth of attractions.
Chesterfield "We loved the Glenorchy Centre, with great facilities and a wonderful location on the doorstep of the Peak District." The Glenorchy Centre offers affordable self-catering accommodation for up to 26 people in the picturesque Derbyshire market town of Wirksworth. It is ideal for families or small groups, with a well-equipped kitchen, dining area, large hall, stage and four bedroom areas.
This Grade II Listed building is located in a conservation area along a quiet cobbled street, with easy access to parking facilities. The Glenorchy Centre provides a great base to explore the busy town, as well as the beautiful local scenery and a wealth of attractions.
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A Grade II listed building with 3* hostel accommodation, the Glenorchy Centre is based in the historic Derbyshire market town of Wirksworth.
The town is on the Southern edge of the Peak District National Park and is ideally placed to explore and investigate the region.
With self catering facilities the centre is suited to weekend breaks and longer holidays for small groups and larger family gatherings.
The centre accommodates 26, in 4 bedrooms, 3 dormitory style with 4, 8 and 12 beds and a 2 bed room.
The town is on the Southern edge of the Peak District National Park and is ideally placed to explore and investigate the region.
With self catering facilities the centre is suited to weekend breaks and longer holidays for small groups and larger family gatherings.
The centre accommodates 26, in 4 bedrooms, 3 dormitory style with 4, 8 and 12 beds and a 2 bed room.
The Glenorchy Centre is situated in the small Derbyshire town of Wirksworth on the edge of the Peak District National Park.
There's plenty to do in and around the town and a few minutes walk in any direction from the town will find you in the rolling Derbyshire countryside.
With sole-use of the centre, here's just a few of the groups that the Glenorchy Centre is ideal for.
With space to sleep 26 people the Glenorchy Centre is a cost effective base for large family groups to meet together in an attractive and interesting environment.
There's plenty to do in and around the town and a few minutes walk in any direction from the town will find you in the rolling Derbyshire countryside.
With sole-use of the centre, here's just a few of the groups that the Glenorchy Centre is ideal for.
With space to sleep 26 people the Glenorchy Centre is a cost effective base for large family groups to meet together in an attractive and interesting environment.
The Glenorchy Centre is particuarly well suited as a cost-effective base for large family groups to explore the south of the Peak District, with self-catering facilities and a range of local facilities.
Local shops sell a good range of food, including fresh bread, local meat, organic and FairTrade produce.
If you don't want to cook for yourself all the time there is a range of local cafes and restaurants.
Other shops include clothing, arts and crafts, a second-hand bookshop and an old-fashioned sweet shop.
Local shops sell a good range of food, including fresh bread, local meat, organic and FairTrade produce.
If you don't want to cook for yourself all the time there is a range of local cafes and restaurants.
Other shops include clothing, arts and crafts, a second-hand bookshop and an old-fashioned sweet shop.
The Glenorchy Centre is popular with small school groups because of the combination of local activities and the facilities on offer.
Wirksworth is located at the edge of the Derwent Valley World Heritage site and gives easy access to educational centres in Cromford and Derby.
The town has a history of lead mining and limestone quarrying, which are both demonstrated at the Heritage Centre and National Stone Centre.
The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Steeple Grange Narrow-gauge railway and Crich Tramway Village (11 miles from the centre) are other local attractions.
Wirksworth is located at the edge of the Derwent Valley World Heritage site and gives easy access to educational centres in Cromford and Derby.
The town has a history of lead mining and limestone quarrying, which are both demonstrated at the Heritage Centre and National Stone Centre.
The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Steeple Grange Narrow-gauge railway and Crich Tramway Village (11 miles from the centre) are other local attractions.
The Glenorchy Centre is ideally situated for walkers, with local 'round Wirksworth' routes as well as access to national walking paths.
A few minutes walk in any direction from the town will find you in the rolling Derbyshire countryside, with Black Rocks, Middleton Top, Alport Heights and Carsington Water as easy destinations.
If you prefer flatter walking, the High Peak Trail, Tissington Trail, Cromford Canal and Carsington Water provide more a leisurely way to enjoy the local scenery.
Finally, there are plenty of opportunities for cyclists, on the High Peak and Tissington Trails, at Carsington Water as well as plenty of steep road stretches (try the Wirksworth to Cromford Road for starters!)
A few minutes walk in any direction from the town will find you in the rolling Derbyshire countryside, with Black Rocks, Middleton Top, Alport Heights and Carsington Water as easy destinations.
If you prefer flatter walking, the High Peak Trail, Tissington Trail, Cromford Canal and Carsington Water provide more a leisurely way to enjoy the local scenery.
Finally, there are plenty of opportunities for cyclists, on the High Peak and Tissington Trails, at Carsington Water as well as plenty of steep road stretches (try the Wirksworth to Cromford Road for starters!)
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