Sitting at the head of Hope Valley, in the shadow of one of the regions tallest Peaks, it’s easy to see how the Castleton has become so popular.
Whether it’s the ruins of a Norman castle, the quaint shops and cafes, the area’s ancient system of caverns, or the local beauty-spots, the village has got something for everyone.
Take this virtual tour through pictures of this picturesque, Derbyshire before making your own way to this beautiful village that is steeped in history.
Take this virtual tour through pictures of this picturesque, Derbyshire before making your own way to this beautiful village that is steeped in history.
![After a renovation back in 2017, the village's visitor centre boasts a shop and cafe. You will also find interactive displays, video walls and a permanent exhibition which open a window to the village's significant cultural history.](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmU4ODMyYWQxLTJhMjItNDM4MC1hMDg5LWQ0ZGQzN2QzNjZkZTpkMGVmYTYzNS0yMWI2LTQ2ZjAtYjYwOC0yNDU2ZDdlNmJlYzM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Castleton Visitor Centre
After a renovation back in 2017, the village's visitor centre boasts a shop and cafe. You will also find interactive displays, video walls and a permanent exhibition which open a window to the village's significant cultural history. Photo: Jason Chadwick
![Peveril is a village store and bakery serving general goods and freshly baked products, all made with locally sourced ingredients.](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjQwMjRiMmZkLTVhN2ItNDBhMC05ZTg4LWVkZDQxZjFkYjEwNTo4YTVhY2JkMi02Zjk4LTQ0NTAtYTNiNy0zMDQ1NTY4YTNkNmQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. Peveril Stores and Bakery
Peveril is a village store and bakery serving general goods and freshly baked products, all made with locally sourced ingredients. Photo: Jason Chadwick
![Just west of Castleton you'll find Winnats pass. A hill pass cutting through a limestone gorge, that can be navigated either by car or on foot. Talking about Winnats pass one person said: "I’ve never driven on a road like it, it felt like I was in a film. Absolutely stunning and well worth a drive through."](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmJiYmI3MDk2LTZlOGEtNDMwNS04NTZiLTYxYjcyMTYyOWM1YToxYWNjMjZjMi1lMDJiLTQ4MmEtYWExZi0zYmQ1NTcwYThmYWY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
7. Winnats Pass
Just west of Castleton you'll find Winnats pass. A hill pass cutting through a limestone gorge, that can be navigated either by car or on foot. Talking about Winnats pass one person said: "I’ve never driven on a road like it, it felt like I was in a film. Absolutely stunning and well worth a drive through." Photo: Jason Chadwick
![A gritstone memorial cross dedicated to those from Castleton who lost their lives serving in both World Wars.](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjBjZGY5NGUyLTRkYTQtNDdmOS1iMDY0LTM0MWFhZDI2MTIxNjpjYzM0YTM0NC05NzM2LTQ0ZjEtOTA1Ni0zZWMxNDA0NjQzYWQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
8. Castleton war memorial
A gritstone memorial cross dedicated to those from Castleton who lost their lives serving in both World Wars. Photo: Jason Chadwick