The Outside-Inn

23/06/2026

Looking to escape the heat? ☀️ Discover the coolest spots in the Peak District & Derbyshire! ❄️⛰️

When the temperatures start to soar, head underground and experience one of the area's best-kept secrets... our spectacular show caverns! 🦇

At The Heights of Abraham in Matlock Bath (pictured), visitors can step into a hidden underground world where temperatures stay a refreshing 6-7°C all year round. 🤯❄️ While the sun blazes above ground, the Great Rutland and Great Masson Caverns offer a naturally chilled escape, thanks to their deep underground location and unique geology.

In fact, on the hottest days of the year, cavern guides often tell visitors to bring an extra layer before heading underground! 🧥🌡️

Looking for more cool adventures? 👇

💎 Explore the dazzling Blue John formations at Treak Cliff Cavern and Blue John Mines
🪨 Discover limestone wonders at Poole's Cavern & Buxton Country Park
🏊 Take a refreshing dip at New Bath Lido in Matlock Bath
🌄 Swim surrounded by breathtaking scenery at Hathersage Swimming Pool

📍 Where's your favourite place to cool down in the Peak District & Derbyshire?

21/06/2026

♥️ Happy Father's Day ♥️

18/06/2026

Sunday brought us a truly beautiful sunset..
The video really doesn't do it any justice

13/06/2026

The weather has been pretty rubbish over the last week or so but sometimes the rain can be beautiful!

06/06/2026

We took the opportunity of some sunshine yesterday to re-cut the paths around the field - the grass has loved all the rain recently so it's 2ft high! We leave most of it to grow long all year with just 1 cut in autumn to stop thick tussocks forming.

Behind the lodges is an area of "flower bed" filled last year with plants kindly donated from my friends' gardens. The soil here is really shallow and I was hoping this would put off the grass, nettles, thistles and dock that are well established in the field, but unfortunately not! Despite this it's looking really pretty - the geraniums and alliums I planted last year look great together and I've got 1 little fox glove that'll hopefully get established 😊

31/05/2026

Welcome to Derwent Lodge at The Outside-Inn Wirksworth!

We're often asked about the facilities available in our lodges so I thought I'd do a little walk round video...

As well as super comfy king sized beds (or super-king/twin in Derwent Lodge), with silk-filled duvet and pillows, the lodges have a lovely 2 seater settee, free WiFi, smart TV, Bosch Tassimo coffee machine, DAB radio and dining set for two.

The kitchenette has a fridge with a small freezer section, 2 burner induction hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, mini air fryer and a picnic basket. We provide all plates, cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils - guests frequently tell us how well stocked the lodges are 😊

Yes, there's a bottle opener, tin opener, bread knife and cheese grater!

Each ensuite shower room has Era hair and body wash, conditioner and moisturiser, we provide a few things such as make up remover, a shower cap, vanity kit etc., and a small (but mighty!) hair dryer.

Outside, each lodge has a private patio with seating and BBQ area, designated parking space and all have direct access to our gorgeous view overlooking Wirksworth 🥰

23/05/2026

What a beautiful day to visit Chatsworth House and Gardens! There's so much to explore in these wonderful grounds and so close by - just 13 miles/ 25 minutes drive away.

It's their family festival weekend, so as well as exploring the fabulous grounds and gardens, we also enjoyed some family fun activities, especially the archery, circus skills and Viking re-enactment.

17/05/2026

The beautiful Haddon Hall and Haddon Medieval Park are only about 11 miles/25 minutes away from us...

Haddon Hall is inviting local hotels, guest houses and B&Bs to become part of our guest discount scheme.

The scheme allows accommodation providers to offer guests a discounted general admission visit to Haddon Hall, encouraging them to explore one of Derbyshire’s most historic and beautiful destinations during their stay.

In return, we simply ask participating businesses to help promote Haddon Hall as a place to visit while enjoying the local area.

If you run accommodation nearby and would be interested in joining the scheme, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact [email protected] for more information 🙏

16/05/2026

My mood usually dips when it's grey and rainy outside but getting out in the fresh air, enjoying the hound race around, the sounds of nature and looking at the view always makes me feel better.