This stunning Peak District village is among the UK’s best to explore this winter – perfect for anyone visiting the amazing Chatsworth Christmas markets

Edensor is one of the most picturesque villages across the Peak District National Park – nestled on the Chatsworth Estate and owned by the Cavendish family.

This custom-built village 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.

If you’re looking to get into the festive spirit, Edensor is only a short walk away from Chatsworth House – so you can combine a visit to the village with a trip to the popular Chatsworth Christmas markets.

The festive markets are running between November 8 and December 14. They are open from 10.00am until 5.30pm from Monday – Thursday, and 10.00am until 6.00pm from Friday – Sunday. Entry to the markets is free, but parking charges apply.

If you’re looking for somewhere to get out of the cold and enjoy some refreshment, Edensor Tea Cottage can be found inside the village’s former post office.

The Church of St Peter is Grade I listed, with a special area in the churchyard reserved for the graves of the Cavendish family.

John F Kennedy, then President of the United States, made the pilgrimage to Edensor in July 1963 to visit the grave of his sister, Kathleen Kennedy.

Kathleen married William ‘Billy’ Cavendish, the Marquess of Hartington, the eldest son of the 10th Duke of Devonshire, whom she had met during her first trip to England in 1938.

He was killed in combat during the Second World War in 1944, and when Kathleen later died during a plane crash in 1948, she was buried in Edensor.

Edensor has also regularly been named among the most desirable places to live across Derbyshire, according to research published by The Telegraph.