Derbyshire and the Peak District are home to a number of unique attractions – making them perfect places to visit if you’re searching for something out of the ordinary.
24 of the county’s best hidden gems are listed below – will you be visiting any of them during 2025?
5. Delve into Blue John Cavern
The Blue John Cavern is another of the Peak District’s remarkable caves. The rare mineral Blue John can only be found inside two caverns in the Castleton area, and it is well worth taking the tour to explore the site and potentially purchase a unique gift made from Blue John. Photo: jason chadwick
6. Stone Edge Cupola
The Stone Edge Cupola is just outside Chesterfield on the way to Ashover, close to the Red Lion pub. It was built in 1770 and is thought to be Britain's oldest free-standing chimney Photo: Brian Eyre
7. Take in a key part of the country’s railway history
Barrow Hill Roundhouse is the last surviving railway roundhouse in the UK with an operational turntable - making it a perfect place to visit for rail enthusiasts. Photo: Rachel Atkins
8. Climb the Crooked Spire
Of course, Chesterfield’s famous Crooked Spire is hardly a ‘hidden gem’ - but how many visitors will know that you can climb the tower itself for a great view over the town? Photo: Brian Eyre