On the fringe of the Peak District and close to the boundary of Derbyshire and South Yorkshire, Eckington is easily accessible as it lies only a few miles from Junction 30 of the M1. From your Bed and Breakfast in Eckington it is only a 20 minute drive to Sheffield, Chesterfield or Worksop.
Staying at a Bed and Breakfast in Eckington will place you in the parish of St Peter & St Paul. The church which is unusually dedicated to two saints is said to be of exceptional architectural interest. You may wish to try and find the inscription on the south aisle window to Roger Darci which is said to have been inscribed in 1548.
Ince Piece Wood which lies to the north of your Bed and Breakfast in Eckington contains the strangely named track known as Lady Ida’s Drive, whilst to the east of your Bed and Breakfast in Eckington is the Trans Pennine Trail which runs north/south and follows the Chesterfield Canal.
If you enjoy visiting places of interest and stately homes, then a Bed and Breakfast in Eckington is the perfect answer to make use of your National Trust or English Heritage membership as only a short drive away you will find Hardwick Hall, Hardwick Old Hall and Bolsover Castle. Renishaw Hall is closer though and has fabulous gardens to walk around.
A trip over the moors to the west of your Bed and Breakfast in Eckington will lead you into the Peak District National Park which is renowned for its diversity.
If you crave for out of town retail therapy whilst staying at your Bed and Breakfast in Eckington, then you may wish to visit the East Midland Designer Outlet at Junction 28 or Dobbies Garden World, Chesterfield. Alternatively, there is also the megastore metropolis of Meadowhall just a short drive up the motorway from your Bed and Breakfast in Eckington to satisfy your addiction and empty your purse