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

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?

33. Ambergate

Ambergate is another Derbyshire village to feature in this list of places to visit. Photo: Brian Eyre

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34. Stoney Middleton

Stoney Middleton is another perfect place to explore if you’re visiting Derbyshire during 2026. Photo: Brian Eyre

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35. Youlgreave

Youlgreave is perfect to visit for anyone who finds themselves in the Peak District. Photo: Brian Eyre

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36. Bolsover

Bolsover rounds out this list of places to visit across Derbyshire during 2026. Photo: Brian Eyre

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