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Sunday Carvery at The Fishpond, Matlock Bath - A Proper Roast Done Right

We've pretty much completed another turn around the sun, which means two things: 1) it's the annual trip to Darwin Forest with the Bestie and her tribe, and 2) that

Morley Hayes Hotel Celebrates 20 Years As One Of Derbyshire's Most Popular Countryside Escapes

Morley Hayes, one of Derbyshire's best loved country hotels, is celebrating a major milestone as it marks its 20th anniversary.

A Return Visit to Shalimar Indian Restaurant, Darley Dale - A Firm Favourite for Good Reason

I can't believe the speed at which 2025 has whizzed by - it's very nearly over already! Each year we kick off our Christmas countdown with a visit to Darwin Forest

A Long Overdue Return to The Family Tree, Whatstandwell

I am literally hanging my head in shame as I type this, so don't come for me, ok? In all honesty, I didn't realise that it had quite been so long since The Man Bird and I

From Wood-Fired Pizzas to Heavenly Tiramisu At Chesterfield's Il Forno

Its no secret that I'm not the world's best cook and, if I can get out of it, in all honesty, I will! Thank the lord, then, that I have a very understanding husband that took pity

Jordan: A Journey of Ancient Wonders, Desert Magic & Dead Sea Dreams

From ancient cities carved into rose-red stone to vast deserts glowing at sunset, Jordan is a country that quietly steals your heart. What began as a long-held

A New Year's Eve of Exceptional Dining: The Peacock at Rowsley Unveils Its One-Night-Only Menu

As more people choose to mark New Year's Eve with meaningful, experience-led dining, The Peacock at Rowsley is preparing to welcome the end of 2025

A Cheeky Day Off and a Cracking Lunch at Stretton Hall Farm

We're not quite sure how it's happened (given the amount of annual leave His Nibs has already used), but it transpired that The Man Bird had a few days leave from work

Derby restaurant claims more people opting for curry on Christmas day than Turkey

Diners at a Derby restaurant are ditching Turkey in favour of gourmet curries and spice this Christmas. For the very first time in its four-year history, Nicco Restaurant & Bar

Sprouts, S'mores and Seasonal Cheer at The Old Smithy, Beeley

I'm a quirky old bird, I'll freely admit it, and no time of year highlights this quite as much as the run-up to Christmas. I'm sure I'm not alone in enduring a roller-coaster