Derbyshire and the Peak District are certainly popular destinations, with the Peak District National Park welcoming over 12 million visitors each year.
These are the spots that every visitor to Derbyshire and the Peak District needs to explore this autumn – including 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. Bakewell
Bakewell is home to the Rutland Arms, once acclaimed as ‘Derbyshire’s most famous inn’, which was built in 1804 - and can count Charles Dickens among its famous visitors over the years. It is also believed that Jane Austen wrote the literary classic 'Pride & Prejudice' whilst staying at The Rutland Arms - taking inspiration from the beauty of the Peak District. Today, Bakewell is one of the most popular tourist hotspots across the Peak District - with plenty of places to shop, eat and drink across the town. Photo: Anne Shelley
6. 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
7. Explore an iconic country house and filming location
The magnificent Chatsworth House is one of the country’s most well-known stately homes - and has been used in a number of TV shows and films. From Pride and Prejudice to Peaky Blinders, Chatsworth has continued to grace our screens over the years - making it one of the Peak District’s most frequently visited attractions. Photo: Brian Eyre
8. Sample the famous waters at a former Roman settlement
The Romans were the first to discover the springs around Buxton, and they called the town ‘Aquae Arnemetiae' - ‘The Spa-Town of the Sacred Groves’. Buxton has been famous for its healing waters for centuries, and it can be sampled straight from the spring at St Ann's Well in the town centre. Photo: jason chadwick