Earthwise crafts is based in Brassington, Derbyshire.  Chrissie Tiedeman, a textile artist, runs textile workshops in traditional and modern crafts. We also sell a range of simple craft kits using natural and recycled products.

BESST Statement: The ethos of my work is to make traditional crafts accessible to all.  In my work I use natural and recycled products also sourcing ethically traded goods.  As part of my business plan I donate 10% of the profits to charity.

We offer a full range of watersports and cycling activities.  We provide excellent training courses for sailing, powerboating, windsurfing and kayaking.  We organise outdoor and adventure activities for groups of all ages. Or just come and hire equipment.

Using traditional methods of prodding and hooking and locker hooking I design rugs, cushions, bags and pictures using recycled fabrics and thick handspun dyed wool concentrating on texture and colour. I sell my products at craft fairs and I also run half and full day workshops with lunch and plenty of tea or coffee.

BESST Statement: In my business I use recycled materials whenever possible, clothes, fabric, trimmings, buttons and beads.  The fleece is locally grown and dyes bought from another Peak District supplier.  We shop locally for fresh food and environmentally friendly products.  We recycle our waste and are keen composters.

Delicious Honey: Situated in the heart of the Peak District, and with hives throughout the National Park, we strive to produce honey and other hive products of the finest quality. Our bees are descended from the native British Black Bee (apis mellifera mellifera) and are well suited to our local climate, they have access to wildflower meadows, traditional English gardens, wild areas and heather moorlands. As a result, we have all the ingredients to produce excellent honey that we think is amongst the best you will ever taste.

Meet the Bees: During the early evenings between May and September Mark offers sessions where you can don the outfit and go through a bee hive to find out what these extraordinary creatures do all day!  You will gain a unique insight into their world and will be entertained by Mark with his inimitable style! Click here for details

BESST Statement - My aim is to stimulate interest in history by helping people discover the past and understand more about the places they live and work in or visit.  A greater awareness of our social, cultural and architectural history will encourage us to protect and enhance the area for the benefit of future generations.

Walking Holidays: We organise singles guided walking weekends and Bank Holiday breaks in and around the southern Peak District.  All our walks are very sociable, and range between eight and eleven miles each day.  Come and stay for the whole break, or just join us for the day.  Ring for our brochure or check our website for latest updates.  We don’t bite! 

BESST Statement – Our green commitment means that you have a great holiday whilst ‘doing your bit’ for the environment.  We have been awarded the Peak District Environmental Quality Mark by the Peak District National Park Authority for our environmental ideals, and always put ecology before self.  Come and enjoy super scenery, wonderful company and bumper bundle of fun, and all with a clear eco-conscience.

The stylishly converted barns of the Dove Valley Centre provide ETB 4-star self-catering accommodation and arts and environmental courses where visitors are served organic and local food. On our 50-acre upland farm you will receive a warm welcome and be inspired and relaxed by the diverse landscapes and tranquillity of the spectacular upper Dove valley.

Order local foods from Peak District Fine Foods  These delicious foods will be delivered for your arrival.

We run arts and environmental courses using our BESST local professional artist, Tony Beresford click here to see his work.

BESST Statement - That historically intimate connection between agricultural buildings and farmland is reflected in the way we run our business. Courses and events draw on landscapes and habitats on and around the farm - managed, since 1993, under an Environmentally Sensitive Area agreement. PDEQMs for the farm and the Dove Valley Centre recognise their present quality and our aspirations: seeking enhanced biodiversity and more sustainable living.

Tissington Hall was built in 1609 and has been the FitzHerbert family home ever since. Check out the website for open days. School and group vists welcome. The Estate village of Tissington is famed for its annual wellsdressings. The old Coach House is an award winning Tearoom - open daily 11-5. Tissington Hall has a civil licence for marriage ceremonies. Self catering holiday accommodation available.

BESST Statement – I have been lucky enough to inherit a fabulous estate of properties and land in the south of the Peak District. I see my role as to enhance that inheritance using sustainable, environmentally-friendly practices and applications in the evolution of this wonderful village.