Closest Airport to Derbyshire?
Nov 28th, 2006, 12:18 PM
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Closest Airport to Derbyshire?
We might be flying into England from Paris. We would like to fly directly into Derbyshire, but I don't know if the area has any airports - do we have to fly into LHR, or is there another airport we can fly into?
Also, which airline would fly into the area?
Also, which airline would fly into the area?
Nov 28th, 2006, 12:43 PM
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Nottingham East Midlands - see www.whichbudget.com to see who flies there from Paris
You could also consider Manchester from where there are train services into the cetre of the Peak District
You could also consider Manchester from where there are train services into the cetre of the Peak District
Nov 28th, 2006, 02:19 PM
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Alanrow,
Do you mean we can fly into Manchester Airport? Are their trains in the airport that will take us into Derbyshire? We want to stay near Chatsworth House, which I believe is in Baslow - do the trains go to this area also?
Do you mean we can fly into Manchester Airport? Are their trains in the airport that will take us into Derbyshire? We want to stay near Chatsworth House, which I believe is in Baslow - do the trains go to this area also?
Nov 28th, 2006, 04:14 PM
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While I can't give you travel information, I can recommend an excellent hotel in Baslow, the Cavendish. Some of its furnishings actually came from Chatsworth at the behest of the then-Duchess.
From the hotel it's a pleasant walk through the forest to the Chatsworth property.
From the hotel it's a pleasant walk through the forest to the Chatsworth property.
Nov 28th, 2006, 04:33 PM
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Getting from Manchester airport to Baslow with a combination of trains (one goes to Chesterfield, if I'm not mistaken) and buses will be a bit of a hassle. No train will take you directly where you wish to go.
I would think you'll want a car to adequately explore the Peaks district. I'd rent one from Manchester airport. It'll be a quick ride to Chatsworth House from there.
I would think you'll want a car to adequately explore the Peaks district. I'd rent one from Manchester airport. It'll be a quick ride to Chatsworth House from there.
Nov 29th, 2006, 03:53 AM
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"No you won't, it's a bank holiday, therefore the roads will be extremely busy"
but not inpassable. It's not very far so even if you get stuck in a bit of traffic, it won't be the end of the world.
BTW, stately homes are heaving on Bank Holidays, as people struggle with ideas about where to take the family.
but not inpassable. It's not very far so even if you get stuck in a bit of traffic, it won't be the end of the world.
BTW, stately homes are heaving on Bank Holidays, as people struggle with ideas about where to take the family.
Nov 29th, 2006, 04:37 AM
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Anna, are you now going to Derbyshire instead of the Lake District over the BH weekend ?
Underhill, I believe the Cavendish at Baslow was formerly the Chatsworth dower house, wasn't it ? I've often been driven past it but never been in.
Underhill, I believe the Cavendish at Baslow was formerly the Chatsworth dower house, wasn't it ? I've often been driven past it but never been in.
