Exploring Castleton
Castleton lies just 20 minutes from Tideswell and the moment you enter you'll realise you've come to a special place. It may be a small village but it is a vibrant part of the Peak District and it is well worth exploring.
The Parish Church of St. Edmund 
lies in the centre of the village and is home to the curious vinegar bible. It's a place where generations of villagers and visitors have worshipped and contemplated life. It's open every day for you to visit and soak up some of that history.
And it sets you up for the rest of the village too. Castleton was once the centre of lead mining in the area and it's here that the famous Blue John Stone was found by lead miners. Today the village is home to four impressive show caves Treak Cliff Cavern, Peak Cavern, Speedwell Mine and Blue John Cavern. If you're a shopper then you'll be pleased to hear we have a stunning array of gift shops selling all manner of items including the Blue John. Don't forget the six pubs within the village all of which serve food as do the village's cafes.
To rest the wallet why not take a gentle stroll round the village or further a field along the many gentle and more strenuous paths. Cave Dale's entrance stands just off the market place, Winnats Pass is at the top of the valley as is the mighty edifice that is Mam Tor. And of course, above the village stands Peveril Castle.