23 amazing day trip destinations for people planning to explore Derbyshire and the Peak District – including Castleton, Bakewell, Matlock and Dovedale

These are some of the best places to visit across Derbyshire and the Peak District for a day trip – all of which were recommended by locals.

Derbyshire and the Peak District are full of beauty, making them perfect areas to explore on a day trip – with great places to visit in every corner of the county.

We asked Derbyshire Times readers to recommend their favourite places across the region – and these are the spots that were chosen.

The full list can be found below – will you be visiting any of these places over the coming weeks?

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