Derbyshire and the Peak District are home to a number of remarkable spots that are perfect to visit over the coming weeks.
We have compiled a list of 10 spots that you cannot miss if you find yourself in the area this autumn – is there anywhere else that you think should be featured?
5. Ladybower Reservoir and Derwent Dam
The RAF's 617 Squadron, who carried out the famous ‘Dambusters Raid’ on the Ruhr Valley in 1943, trained for their mission in the skies over the Derwent Dam - making this a unique place to visit for any history buffs with an interest in the Second World War. Ladybower Reservoir offers a scenic walking route that is perfect for anyone visiting the area this autumn, and when water levels are low, walkers may be able to catch a glimpse of Derwent - a village that was flooded as part of the creation of the reservoir. Derwent and nearby Ashopton were small villages but had tight-knit communities - and Ashopton’s inn was a popular stop on the route between Sheffield and Glossop. In spite of fierce local opposition, each building in the two villages was bought compulsorily by the Derwent Valley Water Board. Residents of both villages were moved to Bamford and their homes demolished, before the area was flooded in 1945. Photo: Johnston Press
6. Eyam
Eyam has a history of lead mining dating back to at least the Roman era, and there is evidence of people living in the area earlier than this. The village's name derives from Old English and is first recorded in the Domesday Book as ‘Aium.’ It later became known as the plague village, after residents quarantined themselves to stop the spread of a plague outbreak in the 17th century - and remnants of this tragic history can be found across Eyam. Eyam Hall, pictured here, is a Grade II* listed country house that dates back to the 1670s. Photo: Brian Eyre
7. Matlock Bath
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 cars at the Heights of Abraham a favourite among visitors. Photo: Brian Eyre
8. Longshaw Estate
Longshaw is a wonderful place to discover spectacular views of the Peak District, ancient woods, parkland and heather moorland. It has a network of footpaths and bridleways, with family trails close to Longshaw or wide open countryside to explore across the moors. Photo: Brian Eyre