Derbyshire and the Peak District are home to a number of beautiful towns and villages – 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 19 towns and villages were chosen.
The full list can be found below – will you be visiting any of these places during 2025?

1. Best towns and villages to visit across Derbyshire
These places are some of the best to visit during a Derbyshire day trip in 2025. Photo: jason chadwick

2. Matlock, Eyam, Darley Dale, Chesterfield and Bakewell
Juliette Hill said she would recommend a number of places - including Eyam, Chesterfield, Bakewell, Matlock and Darley Dale. Photo: Rachel Atkins

3. Hathersage
Alan Bolland said: “Hathersage for Little John’s Grave.” Photo: jason chadwick

4. Ashover
Jean Slater said: “Ashover, historical village, it also has a one day agricultural show with eateries and beautiful scenery along the way.” Photo: Brian Eyre