History of the Inn
The History of the Knockerdown Inn Reflections of Yesteryear The Nock-a-down as it was affectionately known, opened as a beer house in 1838. Its official name was the Greyhound, this dog being the family crest of the Gell family, who owned the property. In 1848 the Inn was granted a full license and has traded ever since. The Gell family sold the Greyhound or the Knockerdown as we know it on July 11th 1919 for £930.00. Described as stoned and tiled with a Taproom, Bar, Cellar, Parlour, Kitchen, three beds and a box room, outside was a tiled building for tying four cows and a ...
Food & Drink
The Bar Our bar with its low beamed ceiling offers comfortable seating and provides a warm friendly atmosphere in which to relax and unwind. You will find a roaring fire during the cold winter days. You may eat from the menu throughout. excellent selection of draught beers, lagers,wines and soft drinks a new guest ale each month an extensive coffee menu & traditional English tea The Gardens Drinks and food can be enjoyed in our award winning gardens and you can sit back and relax enjoying the views of the surrounding countryside. a large patio area and pond ample seating children's adventure play area seperate toddler play area a variety of ...
A great family pub!
Call in at the Knockerdown Inn and Restaurant with your whole family! With a great Childrens Menu, your kids will love. Outdoors we have plenty of seating so you can keep an eye on your children while they play too. The Knockerdown Inn is perfectly located, with loads of family fun nearby too, with lots of local attractions you can enjoy, on your trip across Derbyshire.
Great Food at the Knockerdown Inn & Restaurant!
Not just a fantastic location, but also great food too! Book early to avoid disapointment in the evenings and weekends! Our traditional Sunday Lunch is always popular, so again drop us a call prior to coming so we can ensure your table is reserved.
Our New Website!
Welcome back, and welcome to our new look website for the Knockerdown Inn & Restaurant. A fresher, easier to navigate and hopefully more informative site on the lastest goings on, here at the Knockerdown. Over the coming weeks, this site will be listing our latest menus and special offers as well as new ways for you to stay in touch with us too. With Summer approaching (fingers crossed!), we look forward to seeing you and your family, bring the dog and call in to see what the best of the local Derbyshire countryside has to offer. All the best for now!
Aug 11
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Green Peaks Eco Festival
Green Peaks Festival is a three day camping event which will be held here on the weekend of 2nd September 2011, the organisers share a vision to encourage sustainability in the local area, acheived by providing fun and affordable green entertainment and services. Nature is the key to this festival.
Visit their website www. greenpeakfestival.co.uk for more info.
You can purchase tickets online or at the pub.
Jul 11
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Opening Times
We are now open all day everyday from 12 noon Monday to Friday and from 8.30am on Saturday & Sunday.
May 11
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Caravan & Camping
We are pleased to announce our showers are now up and running and proving very popular. We have also renovated the Ladies Toilets and the Mens are scheduled to be done in the next month or so.
Breakfast is now being served from 8.30 am – 11 am every Saturday & Sunday
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Special Offers
Local Carsington Weather
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