Manchester Airport 1 hr 16
National Trust - Calke Abbey (33 min)
Unrestored NT property vividly showing an estate in decline, with walled gardens and orangery. Tutbury Castle (5 min)
Ruins of a historic medieval site with a Tudor garden, ghost hunts and paranormal events programme. National Trust - Sudbury Hall and the Museum of Childhood (11 min)
Ornately crafted 17th-century country manor also housing toys and interactive displays on childhood. The Smiler (30 min)
The only roller coaster in the world to have 14 loops, this popular steel rides goes up to 85 kph. Derby Museum & Art Gallery (23 min)
Free entry to modern space with collections on regional natural and military history and fine art. National Memorial Arboretum (Alrewas, Staffordshire) (22 min)
Expansive woodland area with memorials and thousands of trees in honour of those fallen in service. Alton Towers Waterpark (37 min)
Indoor/outdoor tropical lagoon–themed waterpark at a resort with an eatery & ice cream parlor. Kedleston Hall (27 min)
18th-century country house with Robert Adam interiors and outdoor theatre/cinema in the summer. CONKERS (28 min)
Family-friendly centre in the National Forest with play areas, discovery zones and an amphitheatre. THE NATIONAL FOREST CO (29 min)
Forest, cycling, reservoir, and outdoor recreation Markeaton Park (26 min)
Public space with a craft village, gardens, boating lake, kids' play area plus sporting facilities. National Forest Adventure Farm (10 min)
Adventure play park with sports areas and go-karts. Onsite casual restaurant using local produce. Alton Towers (30 min)
Adventure park with roller coasters and vertical drops, plus rides and attractions for younger kids. Mercia Marina (17 min)
Contemporary country-style cottages with private patios overlooking the marina plus free parking. Nemesis (33 min)
Built in 1994, this famed ride in Alton Towers park features 4 inversions & a top speed of 50 mph. | 
