47 places for the perfect day out during the October mini-heatwave across Chesterfield, Derbyshire and the Peak District – including beer gardens, walks and garden centres
With temperatures set to reach highs of 23° across Derbyshire this weekend, the mini-heatwave may well be the last of the good weather for this year – making it important to enjoy the sun while it lasts.
Whether you’re looking for a scenic walk, a picturesque beer garden or a garden centre to browse, these are 31 of the places you should add to your list for the weekend – perfect for enjoying a sunny day in Derbyshire.
1. Places to visit
These are some of the places across Derbyshire that are ideal to visit during the hot spell this weekend. Photo: Brian Eyre/Jason Chadwick/RKH
2. Dunston Hall Garden Centre, Chesterfield
Dunston Hall Garden Centre has a 4.4/5 rating based on 877 Google reviews. Photo: Brian Eyre
3. Ladybower Reservoir
Ladybower is Derbyshire reservoir that is perfect place for a steady stroll. The 5.5 mile route offers beautiful views across the water, and passes the awe-inspiring Derwent Dam along the way. Photo: Photo © Ken Bagnall (cc-by-sa/2.0)
4. Junction, Chesterfield
One customer left a Google review which said the Junction was “nice and friendly” with a “great beer garden.” Photo: Brian Eyre