And, as the park is within a four hour drive for most of the UK, why not go and visit them. Here are ten of our favourites.
. Ten of the loveliest villages you can visit in the Peak District
Ten of the loveliest villages you can visit in the Peak District | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Anne Shelley
. Sheldon
Near to Bakewell the village is best known for being the closest village to Magpie Mine, a lead mine with an engine house built in the Cornish style. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Anne Shelley
. Ashford in the Water
On the River Wye it is home to the Grade II listed Sheepwash Bridge. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Anne Shelley
. Baslow.
Nestling on the fringe of Chatsworth Park, the attractive village of Baslow is close to some of the Peak's most dramatic scenery. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Anne Shelley
5. Cromford
Home to the impressive mill and canal, not to mention the adorable pond in the centre of the village. | Johnston Press Resell Photo: Anne Shelley
6. Eyam
Home to a brook, hall, well and this village is known for its bravery after quarantining themselves during a plague outbreak in 1665. | Johnston Press Photo: Jason Chadwick
7. Tideswell
Home to winding village streets, trails and a remarkable church, St John the Baptist. | Johnston Press resell Photo: jason chadwick
8. Castleton
At the foot of the mysterious Mam Tor, locally known as the 'Shivering Mountain' and the romantic ruin of Peveril Castle is also sits above it. | Johnston Press Resell Photo: Gary Longbottom