Derbyshire has a rich and storied history, and is home to some of the UK’s most beautiful countryside – meaning unique attractions and landmarks can be found in every corner of the county.
We have compiled a list of some of the most unique places to visit across Derbyshire and the Peak District this autumn – which could not be mirrored in other parts of the country.
The full list can be found below – will you be visiting any of these special attractions over the coming weeks?
13. Climb the Crooked Spire
Chesterfield’s famous Crooked Spire has inspired many tales, seeking to explain the landmark’s unusual shape. Historians have put forward a number of different factors that may have contributed - including the use of unseasoned wood, a lack of skilled labour, and the later use of heavy lead sheeting in the 17th century. Whatever the reason, it would be find to hard a church quite like the Crooked Spire anywhere else - and you can also climb the tower itself for a great view over the town. Photo: Brian Eyre
14. Take in a key part of the country’s railway history
Barrow Hill Roundhouse is the last surviving railway roundhouse in the UK with an operational turntable - making it a perfect place to visit for rail enthusiasts. Photo: Rachel Atkins
15. Visit a unique landmark in the hills above Buxton
Solomon’s Temple - otherwise known as Grinlow Tower - is situated in the hills above Buxton. The unique structure was built in 1896, with the support of the Duke of Devonshire, before being restored in the 1980s. Photo: cc-by-sa/2.0 - © G Laird - geograph.org.uk/p/6125321
16. Visit the purported site of a druid community
The Rowter Rocks at Birchover have caves, rooms, tunnels, steps and even an armchair carved into the stone. Victorian tourists were lead to believe these were the work of an ancient Druid community - but were actually carved by a local man some 300 years ago. Even if the history of these rocks has been twisted, it is certainly still a unique attraction. Photo: cc-by-sa/2.0 - © Patrick Baldwin - geograph.org.uk/p/2818130