Manchester Airport 1 hr 18
Crich Tramway Village (33 min)
Restored period village with historic facades and the National Tram Museum's collection of vehicles. Nemesis (22 min)
Built in 1994, this famed ride in Alton Towers park features 4 inversions & a top speed of 50 mph. Alton Towers Waterpark (26 min)
Indoor/outdoor tropical lagoon–themed waterpark at a resort with an eatery & ice cream parlor. Thorpe Cloud (12 min)
Scenic hill offering trails to expansive dale & plain views, plus a rare double sunset phenomenon. Gulliver's Kingdom (25 min)
Theme park aimed at children aged 2-13, with rides, attractions dinosaur area and family discounts. Heights of Abraham (26 min)
Hilltop park reached by cable car, with cavern tours, walking trails, fossil exhibitions and cafe. Dovedale (23 min)
Scenic valley & nature reserve with a wooded ravine, iconic limestone formations & walking paths. Thor's Cave (27 min)
Clearly visible in the face of a steep cliff, this cave has a long history of human settlement. The Smiler (20 min)
The only roller coaster in the world to have 14 loops, this popular steel rides goes up to 85 kph. Wicker Man (20 min)
Themed wooden roller coaster with a 6-story Wicker Man effigy & immersive light & sound effects. Ilam Park (16 min)
Vast area best explored from Ilam Park with its visitor centre, tea-room, shop and caravan site. Carsington Water (16 min)
Picturesque reservoir offering a visitor center, restaurant, multi-use trails & water sport rentals. Alton Towers (18 min)
Adventure park with roller coasters and vertical drops, plus rides and attractions for younger kids. Kedleston Hall (18 min)
18th-century country house with Robert Adam interiors and outdoor theatre/cinema in the summer. Oblivion (21 min)
Iconic roller coaster with a 180-ft vertical drop, part of the Alton Towers resort theme park. | 
