Plan your stay
Things to Do Near Roaches Hall
Walks from the door, watersports on the reservoir and the best of the Peak District within an hour.
Roaches Hall sits at the foot of the Roaches in Upper Hulme, on the Staffordshire edge of the Peak District near Leek. It’s a brilliant base for hen parties, relaxed stag weekends, family gatherings and team retreats. Distances are driving distances from the hall, and times vary with traffic.
On the doorstep
All within about 20 minutes of the hall.
The Roaches
About 10 minutes on foot
Walkers & stagsThe famous gritstone ridge, straight from the front door, with huge views and classic climbing rocks.
Photo: Richard Law, CC BY-SA 2.0
Lud’s Church
On foot via the Roaches
WalkersA mossy, hidden chasm in Back Forest, linked to the legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
Photo: Tony Grist, Public domain
Ramshaw Rocks & the Winking Man
A short drive along the A53
Walkers & photographersWeathered gritstone pinnacles with the famous “winking” rock and wide moorland views.
Photo: John Topping, CC BY-SA 2.0
Tittesworth Water
3.1 miles · 10 min
Families & walkersWaterside trails, a visitor centre and café, play areas, and kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding.
Photo: Stephen McKay, CC BY-SA 2.0
Leek
4.4 miles · 12 min
EveryoneHistoric market town with independent shops, antiques, pubs, supermarkets and regular markets.
Madrenaline Activities
6 miles · 16 min
Stags & hensAxe throwing, archery, aqua zorbing and more, run by a local activity centre.
Photo: Ian Sanders, CC BY-SA 2.0
Peak Wildlife Park
9.9 miles · 20 min
FamiliesPenguins, lemurs, wallabies and lots more, in the Staffordshire Moorlands.
Photo: Philverney at English Wikipedia, Public domain
Rudyard Lake
7.7 miles · 21 min
Families & groupsBoat hire, paddleboarding, kayaking, lakeside walks and a miniature steam railway.
Photo: Eugene Birchall, CC BY-SA 2.0
Buxton & the Crescent Spa
10.2 miles · 21 min
Hens & familiesGeorgian spa town with a thermal spa, the Opera House, the Pavilion Gardens and Poole’s Cavern.
Great days out
From 20 minutes to around an hour away.
Photo: Peter Evans, CC BY-SA 2.0
Hartington
11.6 miles · 23 min
EveryoneA pretty Peak District village with a cheese shop, tea rooms and walks along the Dove valley.
Photo: Row17, CC BY-SA 2.0
Three Shires Head
8.5 miles · 24 min
WalkersPackhorse bridges and waterfalls where Staffordshire, Cheshire and Derbyshire meet.
Photo: Colin Park, CC BY-SA 2.0
Macclesfield Forest
13.7 miles · 29 min
Families & walkersWoodland trails, reservoirs and the climb up Shutlingsloe, “Cheshire’s Matterhorn”.
Photo: Dunderklumpen, CC BY-SA 3.0
Alton Towers
15 miles · 30 min
Stags, hens & familiesThe UK’s biggest theme park, with major rollercoasters and a waterpark.
Photo: Mike Peel, CC BY-SA 4.0
Biddulph Grange Garden
12 miles · 30 min
FamiliesA National Trust Victorian garden with China- and Egypt-inspired areas.
Photo: Dave.Dunford, CC BY-SA 4.0
Gawsworth Hall
14.7 miles · 32 min
Families & hensA Tudor manor near Macclesfield, known for its summer open-air theatre.
Photo: DJDunsie, CC BY 3.0
Dovedale
17.6 miles · 36 min
Walkers & familiesThe famous stepping stones and the climb up Thorpe Cloud.
Photo: David Martin, CC BY-SA 2.0
Bakewell
17.2 miles · 36 min
EveryoneA riverside market town, home of the Bakewell pudding.
Photo: Graham Hogg, CC BY-SA 2.0
Castleton Caverns
19.5 miles · 41 min
Stags & familiesAn underground boat trip through Speedwell Cavern, plus a walk up Mam Tor.
Photo: Rprof, CC BY-SA 3.0
Chatsworth
21.3 miles · 44 min
EveryoneA stately home with gardens, a farmyard and adventure playground. Dogs welcome in the park.
Photo: Francis C. Franklin, CC BY-SA 3.0
Lyme Park
21.1 miles · 44 min
Families & hensA National Trust house and deer park, famous from Pride and Prejudice.
Photo: Paul Buckingham, CC BY-SA 2.0
Heights of Abraham
25.8 miles · 51 min
FamiliesCable cars over Matlock Bath, show caverns and hilltop views.
Photo: Mike Peel, CC BY-SA 4.0
Trentham Monkey Forest
20.4 miles · 54 min
FamiliesA woodland walk among free-roaming Barbary macaques.
Photo: Peter McDermott, CC BY-SA 2.0
Manchester night out
44.5 miles · around 1½ hrs
Hens & stagsBars, clubs and restaurants. Book taxis or a minibus well in advance.
At the house
Bring the fun to Roaches Hall
Our partner My Event Concierge can bring experiences to the house, with professional hosts and a three-course meal made in the kitchen:
- Murder at the Mansion, a murder mystery with professional actors
- Dinner at the Mansion, with canapés and cocktails
- Casino at the Mansion
- Pampering at the Mansion, with spa treatments
- Archery, treasure hunts and other activities in the grounds
Laser clay pigeon shooting can be arranged in the grounds. Real shotguns aren’t allowed on site.
Closer to home
Head out on foot with our walking routes from the hall, find a table at one of the pubs near Roaches Hall, or see what’s possible at the house on our house & amenities page.
Activity FAQs
What is there to do near Roaches Hall?
Walk the Roaches and Lud’s Church from the front door, try watersports at Tittesworth Water (10 minutes), explore Leek and Buxton, or head to Alton Towers, Chatsworth or Dovedale, all within an hour.
How far is Roaches Hall from Alton Towers?
Alton Towers is about 15 miles, or 30 minutes’ drive, from Roaches Hall.
Can activities come to the house?
Yes. Providers can bring archery, treasure hunts, pamper sessions, murder mysteries, casino nights and private chefs to the hall. Laser clay pigeon shooting can be arranged in the grounds; real shotguns aren’t allowed on site.