Sheffield Christmas day trips 2023: 11 of the best nearby towns and villages for a December day trip
Whether you're after independent shops in which to find unique gifts, traditional pubs where you can cosy up in front of a roaring fire or pretty countryside walks, you're spoilt for choice.
But for those looking to venture a bit further afield in the run-up to Christmas, there is no shortage of charming towns and villages just a short journey away to choose from.
There are also plenty of things for children and adults to do on Sheffield's doorstep, from exploring castles and caves in the Peak District to visiting the birthplace of the industrial revolution or taking a picturesque canal boat trip.
We've picked some of the best towns and villages to visit on a day trip from Sheffield, all of which can be reached in around an hour or less by car, train or bus.
Baslow is a great place from which to explore the surrounding countryside, including the nearby Chatsworth Estate. Only a short drive from Sheffield, it is set around a picturesque village green and has plenty of places at which to eat or drink, including the Michelin-recommended Fischer's at Baslow Hall restaurant and a handful of popular pubs. Photo: Brian Eyre
Bolsover has lots of independent shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants. It's also home to Bolsover Castle, with its fabulous views over the Derbyshire countryside, where youngsters can enjoy festive stories with Father Christmas this winter Photo: National World
Castleton is one of the Peak District's prettiest villages and it's particularly picturesque lit up by twinkling lights at Christmas. You're spoilt for pubs, cafes and tearooms, and there are a variety of gift shops, where you can pick up some unique jewellery made using the semi-precious Blue John stone which is found nowhere else in the world. If you're looking for an activity, you can ascend the steps to the ruins of Peveril Castle or head down into the nearby caverns. Photo: National World
Cromford is most famous for Sir Richard Arkwright's historic cotton mills, described as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Visitors can today explore the mills, with their visitor centre, shops and cafe, and learn more about their fascinating past. The village itself is set around a pretty pond and has traditional shops, pubs and a school built by the Arkwright family for workers and their families. The old jailhouse is now an art gallery and there are a number of independent shops. There's also the canal, where you can take a stroll or a boat trip, and lots of enjoyable walks around the Derwent Valley Photo: RDImages/Epics/Getty Images
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