A visit to Derbyshire and the Peak District would not be complete until you’ve done these things – including visits to iconic filming locations, historical sites and scenic spots.
Derbyshire and the Peak District are certainly popular destinations, with the Peak District National Park welcoming over 12 million visitors each year.
These are some of the things that almost every visitor to Derbyshire and the Peak District should have done – including trips to some of the county’s most remarkable country houses, historical sites and tourist attractions.
The full list can be found below – is there anything or anywhere else you think should be included?
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5. Take on some of the area’s scenic walking routes
Derbyshire and the Peak District are home to a range of stunning walking routes - from Mam Tor and Kinder Scout to Win Hill and the Monsal Trail. You can’t visit the area without heading out on a hike, or a gentle stroll, to take in the amazing views and scenic countryside. Photo: jason chadwick
6. Visits to popular viewpoints
Derbyshire and the Peak District are popular with those searching for scenic viewpoints, with Curbar Edge, Baslow Edge and Stanage Edge among the most frequently visited. Photo: RKH
7. Sample the famous waters at a former Roman settlement
The Romans were the first to discover the springs around Buxton, and they called the town ‘Aquae Arnemetiae' - ‘The Spa-Town of the Sacred Groves’. Buxton has been famous for its healing waters for centuries, and it can be sampled straight from the spring at St Ann's Well in the town centre. Photo: jason chadwick
8. Visit the Peak District’s remarkable show caverns
The Peak District is home to a number of remarkable show caverns that are popular with people visiting the national park. Blue John Cavern and Treak Cliff Cavern are the only places where the rare mineral Blue John can be found, while Speedwell Cavern offers unique boat tours and Peak Cavern hosts live music and events. Photo: jason chadwick