Derbyshire and the Peak District are home to a number of beautiful towns and villages – with plenty of great destinations to be found wherever you are across the county.
Some of the area’s most picturesque destinations, all of which are perfect to explore during 2026, are listed below – will you be visiting any of these places?
21. Cressbrook
Cressbrook, nestled at the foot of Cressbrook Dale, is another scenic Peak District village that should feature on your list of places to visit. Photo: jason chadwick
22. Whaley Bridge
Whaley Bridge is another picturesque High Peak town that is perfect to visit over the coming weeks. Photo: jason chadwick
23. Milford
Milford is located between Belper and Duffield in the Amber Valley area of Derbyshire - and it features in this list of places to visit over the coming weeks and months. Photo: Brian Eyre
24. Stoney Middleton
Stoney Middleton is known for its remarkable limestone cliffs, and is also home to Toll Bar Fish and Chips - an award-winning chippy that counts Jarvis Cocker and Liam Gallagher among its customers. Photo: Brian Eyre