These are some of the best places to visit across Derbyshire and the Peak District in 2026. Edensor is among the charming villages dotted across the Chatsworth Estate, having been named as Derbyshire’s poshest village and one of most desirable places to live in the UK.placeholder image
These are some of the best places to visit across Derbyshire and the Peak District in 2026. Edensor is among the charming villages dotted across the Chatsworth Estate, having been named as Derbyshire’s poshest village and one of most desirable places to live in the UK.

36 beautiful places that are perfect to explore across Derbyshire and the Peak District in 2026 – including Bakewell, Castleton, Hathersage, Buxton and Matlock

By Tom Hardwick
Published 5th Feb 2026, 13:47 GMT

If you’re planning a trip out over the coming weeks and months, these scenic towns and villages across Derbyshire and the Peak District are among some of the region’s best places to visit.

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?

Bamford is another Peak District village that is well worth visiting - located close to attractions such as Ladybower Reservoir and Derwent Dam.

25. Bamford

Bamford is another Peak District village that is well worth visiting - located close to attractions such as Ladybower Reservoir and Derwent Dam. Photo: Brian Eyre

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Chapel-en-le-Frith is another great day trip destination in the High Peak.

26. Chapel-en-le-Frith

Chapel-en-le-Frith is another great day trip destination in the High Peak. Photo: jason chadwick

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Ashover is another scenic village nestled between Chesterfield and Matlock.

27. Ashover

Ashover is another scenic village nestled between Chesterfield and Matlock. Photo: Brian Eyre

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Cromford is another great Derbyshire village to visit in 2026 - perfect for anyone wanting to delve into the county’s rich industrial heritage.

28. Cromford

Cromford is another great Derbyshire village to visit in 2026 - perfect for anyone wanting to delve into the county’s rich industrial heritage. Photo: jason chadwick

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