Peveril Castle

For a great day outdoors with the family bring them here for a walk through the beautiful countryside to the ruins of this magnificent castle with stunning views over the surrounding Peak District. The castle is one of England's earliest Norman fortresses and the keep that remains was built by Henry II in 1176, today you can still see some of the original walls and also a medieval lavatory. There is a visitor centre where you can learn all about the history of the area and also the story of Peveril as the administrative focus of the Royal Forest of the Peak, a royal hunting preserve since the 11th century.