Rowsley
Things to do in Rowsley, Derbyshire
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Rowsley is a small village in the Derbyshire Dales, close to Chatsworth Estate. The settlement sits on the River Wye and has been connected to the wider area's industrial and agricultural heritage for centuries.
Where to stay in Rowsley
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The Old Station House
4 Chatsworth Road, Matlock
Grouse & Claret by Marstons Inns
Station Road, Matlock
8.9
The Peacock at Rowsley
Rowsley, near Matlock, Derbyshire
from £220/night
Sycamore Cottage
Bakewell Road, Matlock
7.8
Grouse & Claret
Rowsley, on the A6, four miles from Matlock Bath
from £75/night
Devonshire Arms at Beeley - Chatsworth
Chatsworth, Beeley
Barringtons
Station Road, Matlock
Gardeners Cottage B and B
Off Haddon Drive, Bakewell
Things to Do in Rowsley(1)
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Peak Adventure offers an indoor soft play facility for children.
Where to Eat in Rowsley(3)
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Chatsworth Kitchen serves food and has established itself locally. Massarella Restaurant offers dining in the area, and a cafe operates at Adventure Bikes & Peak Adventure.
Attractions Near Rowsley
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Gulliver's Kingdom
Matlock Bath
3 mi
Bakewell Recreation Ground
Bakewell · ⭐ 4.5
3 mi
Bakewell Christmas Market
Bakewell · ⭐ 2.0
3 mi
Bakewell Old House Museum
Bakewell · ⭐ 4.6
3 mi
Chatsworth
Bakewell · ⭐ 4.7
3 mi
Matlock Farm Park
Matlock · ⭐ 4.5
4 mi
Arc Leisure
Matlock · ⭐ 4.2
Peak Rail
Matlock · ⭐ 4.4
Camping in Rowsley
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Valley View Glamping
⭐ 5.0 · from £300/night
Hill Wood View
⭐ 4.6 · from £20/night
Broadmeadow Farm Certificated Location
⭐ 4.9
Windy Harbour Farm Hotel Caravan and Camping Site
⭐ 4.7
Barn Farm Campsite
⭐ 4.7 · from £15/night
Darwin Forest Luxury Lodge Holidays
⭐ 4.7
Tax Farm Certificated Location
⭐ 4.9
Chatsworth Park Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Self-Catering Cottages in Rowsley
All cottages in Rowsley →Dove Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £373
Brookside Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £557
Cokaynes
4 bed · sleeps 10 · from £1,846
De Ferrers
4 bed · sleeps 10
Harthill Barn
6 bed · sleeps 14
Hartle
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £770
Henry’s Haunt
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £1,005
Manners
2 bed · sleeps 4
Common questions about Rowsley
What is there to do in Rowsley?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Rowsley.
Where can I eat in Rowsley?
We list 3 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Rowsley.
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