Derbyshire and the Peak District offer something for everyone – from impressive viewpoints and historic attractions to unique hidden gems dotted across the area.
Whether you’re a tourist venturing into the Peak District for the very first time, or a Derbyshire resident looking to explore the county, these are 28 places that you need to visit.
Whether you’re a tourist venturing into the Peak District for the very first time, or a Derbyshire resident looking to explore the county, these are 28 places that you need to visit.
![This waterfall along Blackden Brook is nestled in the High Peak, close to the A57 Snake Pass - and is well worth a visit.](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjE1OWMzYzFjLThmYmYtNGMwNC05YTlhLWY0YTVkM2MyNmJiODoyMzBiZDJmMi0yM2IxLTQyNjMtOTkwZi0wZmU2ZmFiNGIyMzU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Blackden Brook
This waterfall along Blackden Brook is nestled in the High Peak, close to the A57 Snake Pass - and is well worth a visit. Photo: cc-by-sa/2.0 - © steven ruffles - geograph.org.uk/p/4105532
![Lumsdale Falls can be found to the north-east of Matlock - and should be high on your list if you find yourself in the area.](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmYyNDUzOTE3LTMzMjMtNDY0ZC04ZWMwLTE4NjI0YjQ2MTA3NTozMGMwZTFhOC02MmJmLTRjMTUtOGU2Yy1hZTAxMjBkMmFlODY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. Lumsdale Falls, Matlock
Lumsdale Falls can be found to the north-east of Matlock - and should be high on your list if you find yourself in the area. Photo: cc-by-sa/2.0 - © Mike Lyne - geograph.org.uk/p/6444024
![Osmaston is a fairytale village near Ashbourne, complete with thatched cottages and stunning woodland. Visitors should head to Osmaston Park for a glimpse of the picturesque old sawmill. © John Sutton - geograph.org.uk/p/6164714](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjczODZiYjhkLTk4MGItNDRlOC1hYTUyLTQwNDA5MWE5YzFkODoyMzdhMjRmYi03NDhjLTRkNjUtYWQ2Yy1lN2Q1NzQ4MDg2ODQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
7. Osmaston Sawmill
Osmaston is a fairytale village near Ashbourne, complete with thatched cottages and stunning woodland. Visitors should head to Osmaston Park for a glimpse of the picturesque old sawmill. © John Sutton - geograph.org.uk/p/6164714 Photo: cc-by-sa/2.0 - © John Sutton - geograph.org.uk/p/6164714
![Repton is the perfect place for anyone looking to delve into Britain’s medieval history. It was once the capital of the kingdom of Mercia, and notable landmarks include St Wystan's Church - where visitors will find an 8th century crypt built as a mausoleum for Mercian royals.](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjY1ZDIwZTMwLWI1NmMtNDE4OS04ZTJmLWE4YzBjYTQ3MDQ0MDphYTgzZjQwOC00MzIwLTQ1NTItODU3MS1mMDhlOWE1ZGVhYjk=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
8. Repton - capital of medieval Mercia
Repton is the perfect place for anyone looking to delve into Britain’s medieval history. It was once the capital of the kingdom of Mercia, and notable landmarks include St Wystan's Church - where visitors will find an 8th century crypt built as a mausoleum for Mercian royals. Photo: Google