Peak District Hotels | Tourist Information | Peak District Places Of Interest | Bradwell

Bradwell

Bradwell in the Peak District (called Bradda by the locals) is one of the few villages in the Peak District which is not totally reliant on tourism as the engine of the local economy. Bradwell has its own industries which employ many of the town's residents; engineering works in the lower end of the town, the Blue Circle cement works on the western side of the village and closer to the center of the village a small ice cream factory.

Lead mining was a major industry in the region, with Bradwell being no exception. The "Bradda Beaver" hat was worn by lead miners extensively in the late 1800s. If you take a walk on the moor above the village, you will see many mines, both active and inactive.

Bradwell has some attractions which are not readily apparent to those merely passing through. The main road of the village clings to the hillside, where it may escape the notice of passers by. The town centre overlooks a brook just south of the road, where there are lovely cottages and quaint narrow lanes.

More Hotels In Bradwell

These lanes feature charming names like "Hungry Lane" and "Soft Water Lane". These cottages climb up the hillside, giving residents beautiful views of the Hope Valley.

Bradwell is a village with a lot of history, much of it from the lead-mining days. However, the village is far older than this; Smalldale Street follows the old Roman road between Brough and Buxton. The Grey Ditch, a Saxon earthwork, runs from Bradwell Edge to Micklow Hill, just by the New Bath Hotel. There is a thermal spring here, as well as the ruins of a Roman bath.

Bradwell’s Homemade Dairy Ice Cream is another attraction, this is located in the town centre. To the south of Bradwell lies the Bagshawe Cavern, which was found by lead miners in 1806. The cave is popular with beginning spelunkers. All of the equipment you'll need can be rented right here at the cave. Group expeditions are available with prior arrangement.

There is also the Peak Cavern, which is managed by the owners of Speedwell Cavern, but actually belongs to the Duchy of Lancaster. This cave was historically known in Bradwell as "The Devil's Arse"; the stream which comes from this cave was called the Styx.

In the vicinity of Bradwell there are many other caves to explore and since Bradwell lies in the Peak District, there is ample natural beauty to be enjoyed merely by having a stroll.

Search Our Site

Categories
Peak District Hotels
Peak District Hotels by Facilities
Peak District Hotels By Location
Peak District Hotels By Name
Peak District Photos
PEAK NEWS
Privacy Policy
Tourist Information
Peak District Holidays
Peak District Places Of Interest

Latest news
Rowsley pupils create menu for hotel Tue 06/07/2010 Children at a Dales school have been getting green-fingered this summer in their quest to help grow food for a local hotel. Pupils from Rowsley... Trust’s Wildlife Discovery Room Opens its Doors Tue 06/07/2010 Visitors to Carsington Water can get a glimpse of Derbyshire Wildlife Trust's new Wildlife Discovery Room when it opens its doors for the day on... Big Band Concert At Chatsworth. Tue 06/07/2010 An informal evening of music in the garden - 7 th August. The Phil Dando Big Band and Singers is a fifteen piece swing band which is now into its... Charity Walk at Chatsworth -Sunday 13 June 2010 Tue 08/06/2010 The Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind is celebrating its 150th Anniversary in 2010. The Charity continues to provide vital support and services... Historians hunt for more bodies Tue 08/06/2010 Archaeologists who unearthed an Iron Age body in the Peak District have won a grant of nearly £50,000 to help them dig for more clues about the...