Darley Dale Hydropathic Establishment, Dale Road South, Darley Dale, Derbyshire

The west front, including the winter garden. Hydros were popular with Victorians who went to them to improve their health or to try and cure illnesses. They were similar to spas and offered a variety of different baths and water treatments. They were more like a hotel than a hospital

Location

Derbyshire Darley Dale

Period

Victorian (1837 - 1901)

Tags

house hotel spa leisure tourism hydro victorian (1837 - 1901)