Dronfield
Things to do in Dronfield, Derbyshire
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Dronfield is a Derbyshire town with an unusually strong restaurant scene. Twenty-two eating places are catalogued here, and the better-reviewed ones suggest genuine variety: Little Italy (4.7 from 934 reviews) and Hackney House Cafe And Gifts (4.6 from 558 reviews) lead the ratings, while Mint Leaf offers Indian cooking and Dronfield Hall Barn provides something more formal. The Cow Shed and Atrium Cafe round out the options. This density of venues in a town of this size suggests eating out is a real part of local life.
Cliffe Park is the principal visitor attraction, rated 4.6 from 991 reviews, making it a draw beyond the immediate town. Peak Performance Dog Gym, Play and Training is also listed, which caters to a particular need for dog owners. Beyond these, the town appears geared more towards passing through to eat than towards being a destination in itself, though the range of restaurants means it works well for that purpose.
Where to stay in Dronfield(1)
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For staying overnight, The Manor House is the main hotel option, rated 4.4 from 339 reviews. If you prefer camping, Riverside Valley Camping (4.6 from 69 reviews) is the better-reviewed of the two sites available, though Barlow Country Club also operates in the area. Neither self-catering cottages nor large numbers of guest houses appear in the record, so accommodation is relatively simple here.
The Manor House
10-14 High Street, Dronfield
George and Dragon
2 Main Road, Holmesfield
The Peacock at Barlow
Hackney Lane, Chesterfield
Bank View Farm Bed & Breakfast
Moss Road, Sheffield
The Devonshire Arms
Lightwood Lane Middle Handley, Eckington
Travelodge Chesterfield
A61 Brimington Road North, Chesterfield
Olde House Chesterfield by Marstons Inns
Loundsley Green Road, Chesterfield
Ravencar Farm Bed and Breakfast
Main Road, Sheffield
Things to Do in Dronfield(2)
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Attractions Near Dronfield
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1 mi
Wacky Warehouse - Chequers
Coal Aston · ⭐ 4.1
2 mi
Graves Park
Sheffield · ⭐ 4.7
3 mi
Pumpkin Picking at Village Pumpkins
Barlow · ⭐ 4.7
3 mi
Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
Sheffield · ⭐ 4.7
3 mi
The Jungle Chesterfield
Chesterfield · ⭐ 4.1
3 mi
Budding Picassos Ceramic Cafe
Sheffield · ⭐ 4.7
3 mi
Millhouses Park
Sheffield · ⭐ 4.6
3 mi
Ecclesall Woods
Sheffield · ⭐ 4.8
Camping in Dronfield(2)
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Riverside Valley Camping
⭐ 4.6 · from £35/night
Barlow Country Club
⭐ 4.2 · from £60/night
Barlow Tent And Caravan Site
⭐ 4.9
Elm Tree Farm Glamping
⭐ 4.9 · from £60/night
Back O Beyond
⭐ 4.9
Lightwood Farm Certified Location
⭐ 4.0
Unthank Lane Farm
⭐ 5.0
Sheffield Tigers RUFC
⭐ 4.6 · from £20/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Dronfield
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Stubley Hollow Farm
3 cottages · from £393
Oak Tree Retreat
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £990
Springwood Cottages - Merlyn Barn
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,549
Springwood Cottages - Forest Barn
2 bed · sleeps 4
Springwood Cottages - Springwood Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £1,337
Mill Farm Cottage - Kingfisher Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £633
Mill Farm Cottages
3 cottages · from £633
Plum Tree House
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £857
Common questions about Dronfield
How many campsites are there in Dronfield?
We list 2 campsites in and around Dronfield, of which 1 take tents and 1 offer glamping.
Which campsites in Dronfield have electric hook-up?
1 of the 2 campsites we list in Dronfield offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Dronfield?
We list 1 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Dronfield.
What is there to do in Dronfield?
We list 2 attractions and things to do in and around Dronfield.
Where can I eat in Dronfield?
We list 22 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Dronfield.
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