These are some of the most fascinating historical sites to visit across Derbyshire and the Peak District that you may never have heard of – including Robin Hood’s hiding place.
Chesterfield, Derbyshire and the Peak District are home to a number of renowned historical locations – but there are plenty of lesser-known heritage sites to explore as well.
We have compiled a list of 18 historical sites that you might know nothing about – will you be making plans to visit any of them over the coming weeks and months?
17. Visit the birthplace of a revolution
In 1688, three conspirators met at Revolution House, a pretty thatched cottage in Old Whittington, to plan what would become the Glorious Revolution - an invitation to William of Orange to take the throne of England in place of James II. Tours are not available currently, as Revolution House is temporarily closed - but it is one to add to your list once the building is open to visitors again. Photo: Photo © Paul Harrop (cc-by-sa/2.0)
18. The ‘Devonshire Dome’
The original building was constructed in the 1780s, housing horses and servants of guests at the Crescent Hotel - built as part of plans to promote Buxton as a spa town. It later became a hospital, which closed its doors in 2000, and is now home to the University of Derby’s Buxton campus. Photo: Photo © Ian Capper (cc-by-sa/2.0)