OUTINGS FOR 2024
Outing to Castleton Sunday, 15th December 2024
We are pleased to announce one last outing for 2024.
A trip out into the Peak District using one of Martyn Stevens' vehicles - A.E.C. Routemaster, Bristol LD or Bristol FLF - has become a tradition. Castleton, in the heart of the Peak District National Park, is a sight to behold at Christmas, when it becomes one of the most beautifully lit villages in the Peak District. It has a magical appeal with illuminated Christmas trees outside almost every shop, cafe and pub.
Most of the shops stay open for longer giving you an opportunity for some last-minute Christmas shopping. It is popular and well known for its four caverns - Peak, Treak Cliff, Speedwell and Blue John, as well as the local Blue John stone and hand-crafted jewellery. The Visitor Centre was refurbished in 2017 and has informative displays, a dedicated space for the Castleton Historical Society's museum, a retail area and cafe. Enjoy a leisurely stroll round the village, perhaps enjoy a mince pie and coffee in one of the cafes or a pint and a meal in one of the six pubs.
Departure from the bus stop at the Chesterfield end of Pond Street, near the Howard, will be at 1400 hours, returning from Castleton around 1900 hours. The afternoon departure should allow views of the Peak District countryside, whilst the early evening return from Castleton should allow time for a meal and shouldn't keep you out late.
It may also be possible to join at the South Yorkshire Transport Museum, Aldwarke. Please advise when booking if you wish to take advantage of this option.
It may be possible to make a group booking for a meal at around 1630/1700. Please state when booking if you would like to take advantage of this option if it proves possible, remembering that this is a very busy time of year in Castleton. Bookings to Paul Beardsley by email at beardspaul@aol.com or text/phone 07871 975479.
Outings will only take place given sufficient support for them to be viable.
Bookings to Paul Beardsley by email - beardspaul@aol.com, or text/phone 07871 975479, with emergency contact details for contact in the event of cancellation at short notice due to weather conditions etc..