Follow The Olympic Torch – Peak District Accommodation

Article published: March 22nd, 2012

It was announced this week that the Olympic torch will pass through a number of famous Peak District landmarks during its mammoth relay across the UK. Just as summer hots up, it will enter into Derbyshire on 29th June and visit Glapwell first of all.

The torch will then pass through the Peak District to Bolsover, home of Bolsover Castle. Well, it’s not actually a castle, but an elegant 17th Century Mansion, well worth a visit. After Bolsover, its over to Calow and Chesterfield and then onto the sky ride at the Heights of Abraham in Matlock Bath. Following Matlock, the precession moves on to Chatsworth House, one of the country’s finest stately homes.

Following on from Chatsworth, the torch will make its way through to Bakewell, the ancient capitol of the peak, famous for its puddings, agricultural show and a host of other wonderful family attractions. Then it’s onwards to Buxton and then Ashbourne, following which it will make its way to Derby, where the city council is holding a special event in Darley Park.

If you’re tempted to get involved in the procession and visit some of the superb towns and villages the torch will be passing through, Hard Days Knight has an array of Peak District Accommodation, from Derbyshire Holiday Cottages to converted barns and chapels. In fact, we have Derbyshire accommodation to suit all parties and all budgets. To get in on the Olympic action this summer, get in touch for more information.

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We had such a good stag do with Hard Days Knight in the Peak District, and I honestly can’t recommend them enough! From the start, they organised everything down to a tee, making it a weekend none of us will forget. The accommodation was good, comfortably fitting our group and perfectly located for everything on the itinerary. One of the absolute highlights was the Hunted activity - a mix of orienteering with a twist where you’re actually being chased! It was such a laugh and brought out everyone's competitive side, with a good bit of adrenaline thrown in. A massive thank you to Greg in particular, whose communication was faultless. He kept us updated every step of the way, answered all our questions, and went out of his way to make sure everything went smoothly. His local knowledge and enthusiasm really added to the experience and made us feel like we were in safe hands. If you're planning a stag do and want a unique, well-organised experience in the Peaks, Hard Days Knight is the way to go. Cheers to Greg and the team for a brilliant weekend - we’re still talking about it!

October 2024

My brother's stag do was nothing short of amazing. We've had a myriad of activities to choose from in a wonderful location. Sadly, the Best Man, who paid the deposit for the country house we stayed in, had some disputes with the property owner, who withheld the deposit claiming damages (which were previously there). Once Hard Days Knight was informed, Greg immediately stepped in to refund our deposit out of pocket, so that he can help handle and mediate. This immediately shows us that Greg prioritises keeping our Stag Do a happy memory, and it's very much appreciated.

October 2024

We had an excellent time on our brother’s stag that we organised with Greg. Cannot fault the experience, Greg was extremely helpful and efficient with putting together a great weekend in a fairly short period of time. The accommodation suggested worked out perfectly, especially with the attached pool, hot tub and games room which were an added bonus. The activities lived up to our expectations and again were well organised and timings made the whole weekend work without any issues. Everyone had a lot of fun and I would highly recommend going with HDK for any stag/ hen-do.

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