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
9. Edale
The village in Hope Valley is the gateway to the Pennine Way, so it is very popular with campers and walkers. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: James Hardisty
10. Edensor
The Peak Districts most unusual village is actually in the Chatsworth Estate. This village was custom built by William Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Google Maps