These are 16 reason why you should make plans to visit the Peak District over the coming weeks and months. Hathersage has strong literary connections - having inspired Charlotte Brontë while she was writing Jane Eyre. The nearby North Lees Hall (pictured here) also became the main inspiration for Thornfield Hall. The Rutland Arms in Bakewell, once acclaimed as ‘Derbyshire’s most famous inn’, was built in 1804 - and can count Charles Dickens among its famous visitors over the years. It is also believed that Jane Austen wrote the literary classic 'Pride & Prejudice' whilst staying at The Rutland Arms - taking inspiration from the beauty of the Peak District.placeholder image
These are 16 reason why you should make plans to visit the Peak District over the coming weeks and months. Hathersage has strong literary connections - having inspired Charlotte Brontë while she was writing Jane Eyre. The nearby North Lees Hall (pictured here) also became the main inspiration for Thornfield Hall. The Rutland Arms in Bakewell, once acclaimed as ‘Derbyshire’s most famous inn’, was built in 1804 - and can count Charles Dickens among its famous visitors over the years. It is also believed that Jane Austen wrote the literary classic 'Pride & Prejudice' whilst staying at The Rutland Arms - taking inspiration from the beauty of the Peak District.

16 reasons to visit the Peak District for a day trip or staycation as summer approaches – including great pubs, restaurants and tourist attractions

By Tom Hardwick
Published 11th Jun 2026, 10:45 GMT

These are 16 reasons to head to the Peak District and enjoy a day trip or staycation in the country’s oldest national park.

If you’re planning a day trip or staycation with summer on the horizon, then the Peak District should be at the very top of your list.

From stunning areas of natural beauty to superb pubs and restaurants, the Peak District offers something for everyone – making it a great alternative to a holiday abroad.

These are 16 reasons why you should visit the Peak District National Park over the coming weeks – the full list can be found below.

The Peak District is home to some beautiful towns and villages - including the likes of Bakewell, Tideswell, Hathersage and Baslow.

9. Beautiful towns and villages

The Peak District is home to some beautiful towns and villages - including the likes of Bakewell, Tideswell, Hathersage and Baslow. Photo: jason chadwick

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There is no shortage of brilliant pubs across the Peak District, making it perfect to visit if you’re searching for places to enjoy a pint in scenic surroundings.

10. Great pubs

There is no shortage of brilliant pubs across the Peak District, making it perfect to visit if you’re searching for places to enjoy a pint in scenic surroundings. Photo: Brian Eyre

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The RAF's 617 Squadron, who carried out the famous ‘Dambusters Raid’ on the Ruhr Valley in 1943, trained for their mission in the skies over the Derwent Dam - making this a unique place to visit for any history buffs with an interest in the Second World War.

11. Visit the ‘Dambusters’ training site

The RAF's 617 Squadron, who carried out the famous ‘Dambusters Raid’ on the Ruhr Valley in 1943, trained for their mission in the skies over the Derwent Dam - making this a unique place to visit for any history buffs with an interest in the Second World War. Photo: Johnston Press

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Dovedale is a stunning valley in the southern part of the Peak District, known for its picturesque stepping stones over the River Dove.

12. Dovedale

Dovedale is a stunning valley in the southern part of the Peak District, known for its picturesque stepping stones over the River Dove. Photo: Jason Wells - stock.adobe.com

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