Why not base yourself at Sheldon House while you engage with some local activities and events in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales?

Watercolour painting workshops

Local Watercolour Artist Carole Knight shares a love for painting the Peak District, Offering Workshops, Paint-on-Location Days, and more at local venues, including in Monyash. Painting workshops can be combined with a stay at Sheldon House. (Note: Carole’s workshop and your stay at Sheldon House are booked separately, each subject to the Terms and Conditions of the respective provider.)

For more information about Carole Knight’s painting workshops and experiences, see her website Carole Knight Artist.

Chatsworth Christmas 2026,
7th November to 3rd January

Forest Distillery tours at the Cat & Fiddle

Christmas at Haddon Hall, near Bakewell

Monyash resident, naturalist and poet Simon Corble offers nature walks around Monyash and Hartington, exploring the fauna and flora of the White Peak area in the Derbyshire Dales. For more information see Simon’s website.

“So much more than birdsong… a wonderful walk… lots about history and geology, local flora…”

Experience the decorated House and the Garden light trail

Visit the Christmas Market (7th November to 13th December)

Seasonal crafts and activities in the Farmyard for younger visitors.

Advance booking essential!

Enjoy a two hour visit to the UK's highest altitude distillery! Forest Distillery, at the former Cat & Fiddle Inn, is on the high road over the moor from Buxton to Macclesfield. Their tours introduce the production process for their award-winning whisky and gin, including a fascinating talk, a tour of the distillery and samples of their spirits.

With evening candlelight tours, delicious festive menus, and hot chocolate with Christmas cake being served in the Haddon Restaurant, a visit this Christmas to Haddon will be a very special and memorable affair, to be enjoyed by you and your family.

Each room of the Hall will be glistening and sparkling with Christmas baubles, twinkling lights, traditional candles and beautifully dressed Christmas trees.

Booking essential.