Above image: Castleton by Kev Dunnington
New Mills Street Party and Christmas Lights
Hop on the train and join the Christmas festivities in New Mills. Enjoy the Christmas lights switch on and markets for a special evening from 2pm – 8pm on Saturday 30th November. There will be choirs singing, market stalls, a family fun fair, dancing, food and drink!
Looking to get into the festive spirit? Look no further than a visit to Lyme with choirs singing, Christmas activities, and the house dressed for Christmas. Animal Crackers comes back to Lyme again this year, with colourful and unusual beasts created by artist Sophie Tyrrell. There is also a sparkling schedule of Christmas music, magical winter walks and much more. Just a 15-minute walk from Disley station, Lyme Park is well worth a visit.
Castleton village is steeped in Christmas traditions, with late-night shopping every weekend leading up to Christmas and their annual Christmas Tree Festival amongst the sparkling festive lights will be sure to get you into the spirit of the season. Hop on the train to Hope and then take the 272 bus a short distance to Castleton.
“But there was still plenty of snow left. Billy had an idea. He started building again…and bit by bit, with two socks for ears, he made…a Snowdog!” Quote taken from Raymond Briggs’ The Snowdog.
Enchanting Snowdog sculptures have taken over Buxton town centre, each uniquely designed by artists from across the UK. Trail maps are available for £1 from Blythe House Hospice charity shop on Eagle Parade. They will be display until 15th December, have you spotted Bark! The Herald Angels Sing at Buxton Station yet?
Climb the Snowy Hilltops
The beautiful hills of High Peak and Hope Valley look magical with a dusting of snow. Step inside a scene from a Christmas card when you make a scenic train journey through the frosty landscape. For our favourite winter walks easily accessible by train, take a look here.
