If you’re planning a day trip over the coming weeks, these are some of the best spots to explore across Derbyshire and the Peak District.
These scenic towns and villages are among the most picturesque in the area - and should feature at the top of your list if you find yourself in Derbyshire this autumn.
1. Matlock
Matlock is the perfect destination for an autumn day trip - with the scenic town offering plenty of great places to eat, drink, shop or enjoy a stroll. Photo: Brian Eyre
2. Hartington
Hartington is a picturesque village in the south of the Peak District National Park. It is popular with walkers, providing access to the scenic walking routes across the Dove Valley. Photo: jason chadwick
3. Bakewell
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
4. Hathersage
Hathersage has strong literary connections - having inspired Charlotte Brontë while she was writing Jane Eyre. The nearby North Lees Hall (pictured here) also became the main inspiration for Thornfield Hall. Photo: Phil Sproson Photography - Visit Peak District & Derbyshire