Edensor is a custom-built village on the Chatsworth Estate, which was specially commissioned by the sixth Duke of Devonshire, and incorporates a variety of stunning traditional house designs – including mock Tudor properties and Swiss-style cottages. In the 19th century, the sixth Duke of Devonshire ordered that the old estate village be demolished and rebuilt out of sight, as it spoiled his view of the estate from Chatsworth House - with Edensor being reconstructed entirely at the new site. Edensor also has a connection to former US President John F Kennedy, who made the pilgrimage to Edensor in July 1963 to visit the grave of his sister Kathleen Kennedy (who had married into the Devonshire family).placeholder image
Edensor is a custom-built village on the Chatsworth Estate, which was specially commissioned by the sixth Duke of Devonshire, and incorporates a variety of stunning traditional house designs – including mock Tudor properties and Swiss-style cottages. In the 19th century, the sixth Duke of Devonshire ordered that the old estate village be demolished and rebuilt out of sight, as it spoiled his view of the estate from Chatsworth House - with Edensor being reconstructed entirely at the new site. Edensor also has a connection to former US President John F Kennedy, who made the pilgrimage to Edensor in July 1963 to visit the grave of his sister Kathleen Kennedy (who had married into the Devonshire family).

These towns and villages are perfect to visit if you want an authentic Peak District experience this autumn

By Tom Hardwick
Published 31st Oct 2026, 00:00 GMT

These places are perfect to visit for an authentic Peak District experience over the autumn months.

If you’re planning a day trip this autumn, these towns and villages are among the best places to visit for an authentic Peak District experience.

The spots you need to explore over the coming weeks are listed below – is there anywhere else that you think we should have included?

Baslow is only a two mile walk from Chatsworth House, and this picturesque village is the perfect place to visit if you want a drink and a bite to eat after visiting the famous estate. It is home to a number of great pubs - including The Wheatsheaf, the Prince of Wales and the Devonshire Arms.

13. Baslow

Baslow is only a two mile walk from Chatsworth House, and this picturesque village is the perfect place to visit if you want a drink and a bite to eat after visiting the famous estate. It is home to a number of great pubs - including The Wheatsheaf, the Prince of Wales and the Devonshire Arms. Photo: Brian Eyre

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Tideswell is one of the Peak District's bigger villages. It is home to the church of St John the Baptist, known as the 'Cathedral of the Peak.’

14. Tideswell

Tideswell is one of the Peak District's bigger villages. It is home to the church of St John the Baptist, known as the 'Cathedral of the Peak.’ Photo: jason chadwick

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Stoney Middleton is known for its remarkable limestone cliffs, and is also home to Toll Bar Fish and Chips - an award-winning chippy that counts Jarvis Cocker and Liam Gallagher among its customers.

15. Stoney Middleton

Stoney Middleton is known for its remarkable limestone cliffs, and is also home to Toll Bar Fish and Chips - an award-winning chippy that counts Jarvis Cocker and Liam Gallagher among its customers. Photo: Brian Eyre

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Pilsley is located on the Chatsworth Estate, and is home to the popular Chatsworth Farm Shop. The Pilsley Inn can also be found in the village, which is perfect to visit if you want to try delicious food at a traditional Derbyshire country pub.

16. Pilsley

Pilsley is located on the Chatsworth Estate, and is home to the popular Chatsworth Farm Shop. The Pilsley Inn can also be found in the village, which is perfect to visit if you want to try delicious food at a traditional Derbyshire country pub. Photo: jason chadwick

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