Belper attractions

[taperface]

Off holidaying in Derbyshire again soon. We love it. Managed to book a wonderful old house with lots of history, but we'll be close to Belper this time. Are there any decent places/activities for 10 & 12 year old children? Done all the usual places like the Heights of Abraham, Alton Towers, stately homes, etc., but we need something which doesn't entail a lot of walking this time, as we have a disabled child in tow. Any local riding stables or haunted castles, etc., which might keep little ones amused? Thanks!

[Buenchico]

Have you been to Crich Tramway Village?
http://www.tramway.co.uk/

or the Midland Railway Centre?
http://www.midlandrailwaycentre.co.uk/English/ home.html

The Tales Of Robin Hood can be found in nearby Nottingham:
http://www.robinhood.uk.com/

Ferry Farm's not far away:
http://www.ferryfarm.co.uk/

Sherwood Forest Farm Park is also within easy driving distance:
http://www.sherwoodforestfarmpark.co.uk/

The White Post Farm Centre is a little further away but it's a very popular attraction:
http://whitepostfarmcentre.co.uk/

Wonderland Pleasure Park is near to the White Post Farm Centre, so you could combine the two:
http://www.wonderlandpleasurepark.com/

To find riding stables which offer casual facilities, try phoning around some of these places:
http://www.horseweb-uk.com/stables/derb.htm

For further ideas, phone or e-mail the tourist information centre in Ripley:
http://www.ambervalley.gov.uk/services/leisure andculture/tourism/touristinformationservices/

Chris

[taperface]

Thankyou.

[briar-rose]

If I knew where you were, and had more details, maybe I could help you.