One thing that has struck me about Derbyshire since moving here is the area’s rich history. You only have to look at the likes of Chatsworth House, Hardwick Hall, Calke Abbey and Bolsover Castle to get a taste of Derbyshire’s remarkable heritage - and there are plenty more historic landmarks dotted across the county.placeholder image
One thing that has struck me about Derbyshire since moving here is the area’s rich history. You only have to look at the likes of Chatsworth House, Hardwick Hall, Calke Abbey and Bolsover Castle to get a taste of Derbyshire’s remarkable heritage - and there are plenty more historic landmarks dotted across the county.

These are 21 things that I‘ve learned after moving to Derbyshire – from discovering the beauty of the Peak District to uncovering the county’s remarkable history

By Tom Hardwick
Published 19th Oct 2026, 15:37 BST

These are the things I’ve discovered since moving to Derbyshire several years ago – including the county’s rich heritage and stunning landscapes.

From Chesterfield’s Crooked Spire to the beautiful scenery of the Peak District National Park, there is plenty to love about the county – which is filled with unique attractions and historic landmarks.

As an outsider, I’ve been acclimatising to life here gradually – and have put together a list of some of the things that I’ve learnt since moving to Derbyshire.

Repton is the perfect place for anyone looking to delve into Britain’s medieval history. I did not know until I moved to the county that it was once the capital of the kingdom of Mercia, and notable landmarks include St Wystan's Church - where visitors will find an 8th century crypt built as a mausoleum for Mercian royals.

21. Explore the capital of the medieval kingdom of Mercia

Repton is the perfect place for anyone looking to delve into Britain’s medieval history. I did not know until I moved to the county that it was once the capital of the kingdom of Mercia, and notable landmarks include St Wystan's Church - where visitors will find an 8th century crypt built as a mausoleum for Mercian royals. Photo: Photo © Neil Theasby (cc-by-sa/2.0)

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