Derbyshire and the Peak District are certainly popular destinations, with the Peak District National Park welcoming over 12 million visitors each year.
These are 14 things that almost every visitor to Derbyshire and the Peak District should have done – including trips to some of the county’s most remarkable country houses, historical sites and tourist attractions.
The full list can be found below – is there anything or anywhere else you think should be included?
5. Visit Derbyshire’s ‘little Switzerland’
Matlock Bath is one of the most scenic villages in Derbyshire, and is a popular destination for people visiting the county. The village became a hotspot for significant historical figures after warm springs were discovered in the late 1600s. Lord Byron visited and compared the area to alpine Switzerland, and the nickname of ‘little Switzerland’ was born. There are plenty of things to do in the area - with the cable car at the Heights of Abraham a favourite among visitors. Photo: Brian Eyre
6. Visit the Peak District’s remarkable show caverns
The Peak District is home to a number of remarkable show caverns that are popular with people visiting the national park. Blue John Cavern and Treak Cliff Cavern are the only places where the rare mineral Blue John can be found, while Speedwell Cavern offers unique boat tours and Peak Cavern hosts live music and events. Photo: jason chadwick
7. Visit the Peak District’s biggest town
If you’re visiting the Peak District, it is almost impossible to miss Bakewell - with plenty of places to shop, eat and drink across the scenic town. Bakewell is the birthplace of the Bakewell Pudding - and there are few better places to sample this sweet treat than The Old Original Bakewell Pudding shop. It is also perfectly located for anyone wanting to visit a number of popular attractions - including the likes of Thornbridge Hall and Haddon Hall. Photo: Anne Shelley
8. Explore the ‘plague village’
Eyam certainly has a unique place in history. It is known as the plague village, after residents quarantined themselves to stop the spread of a plague outbreak in the 17th century. If you want to learn more about the Black Death, Eyam is the perfect place to start - with a past unlike any other place in the country. Photo: Jason Chadwick