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Markeaton Park – And a Derby Family Visit

Markeaton Park – And a Derby Family Visit

Sarah’s family roots are based in the village of Etwall near to Derby. And this weekend we had the opportunity to return to those roots and spend some time meeting up with her sister Jo and nieces and nephews – Suzy, Rob and Matthew. Our journey began with the drive through the Derbyshire Dales where we stopped off for some coffee at a garden centre in Duffield, Belper. We were staying at the Holiday Inn Express in Derby near to…

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Derby – All Change!

Derby – All Change!

We had the weekend all planned out with a trip to Derby. A cycle ride on the Saturday with a couple of stops to do some touristy type things then to watch them turn on the Christmas lights. We were staying at the Derby Travelodge. Sunday was either going to be a cycle ride out to Sudbury or a walk in the National Forest near Burton. So much for well laid plans! Things started to go wrong last weekend when…

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