Visit Derbyshire to explore a national park with craggy hills, sweeping dales, mysterious henges and swathes of dense woodland. This East Midlands county is all about the great outdoors. Walk the moors and tors of the Peak District and stop off in market towns Bakewell and Buxton to try the mouth-watering tart and mineral water. While you’re there, stop off at Chatsworth House, the setting for Pride & Prejudice. Or for a city break, visit Derby and climb its cathedral tower or look around the museums that give cutting insights into the role the city played in the Industrial Revolution and the Golden Age of Steam.
Places to visit in Derbyshire
Gold winner: The Blind Bull
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Enjoy cosy surroundings after walking in the Peak District at The Blind Bull in Buxton – winner of our Pub of the Year Award 2023.
Gold Winner: Pure Outdoor
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Gear up for a caving or climbing adventure in the Peak District – winner of the Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award 2023.
Experience the adventure and thrills of the Monsal Trail
Whizz through four former railway tunnels on your bicycle and enjoy breathtaking views on the Monsal Trail.
Location: Hassop, Derbyshire
Discover the two sides of the Peak District
Two contrasting personalities, one national park... White Peak Vs Dark Peak.
Location: Peak District, Derbyshire
Hop over stepping stones across the River Dove at Dovedale
Follow an easy walking route through Ilam Park and into the spectacular gorge of Dovedale in the southern Peak District.
Location: Ilam, Derbyshire
Saddle up in the Peak District and Derbyshire
View some of the area’s finest scenery on a two-day trail ride, with exhilarating gallops, quintessentially English villages and cosy pub lunches.
Location: Bakewell, Derbyshire
Learn the traditional art of Well Dressing
Take part in the tradition of Well Dressing, the Peak District’s colourful summertime spectacle.
Location: Peak District, Derbyshire
Relax and romance in the Peak District and Derbyshire
Treat your loved one to a summer weekend of pleasure and pampering in a five-star rural retreat between Matlock and Bakewell.
Location: Darwin Forest Country Park, Derbyshire
Up, up and away...
Take a hot air balloon flight and drift along with the breeze enjoying stunning landscapes from a new perspective.
Location: Tissington, Derbyshire