If you’re planning a trip over the coming weeks and months, then Derbyshire and the Peak District should be at the very top of your list.
From stunning areas of natural beauty to superb pubs and restaurants, Derbyshire and the Peak District offer something for everyone – perfect for a day trip destination or a weekend break.
These are 26 reasons why you should visit the Derbyshire and the Peak District National Park – the full list can be found below.
9. 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
10. Award-winning eateries
Derbyshire and the Peak District are home to a number of restaurants that are recommended by the Michelin Guide - including The Gallery Restaurant at The Cavendish Hotel and Fischer’s Baslow Hall in Baslow, The Bulls Head at Holymoorside, The Blind Bull at Little Hucklow and the Pack Horse in Hayfield. Photo: Brian Eyre
11. Waterfalls
Lumsdale Falls can be found to the north-east of Matlock - and should be high on your list of places to visit. Blackden Brook and Kinder Scout are also worth visiting for those wanting to catch a glimpse of the Peak District’s stunning waterfalls. Photo: cc-by-sa/2.0 - © Mike Lyne - geograph.org.uk/p/6444024
12. The ‘plague village’
For those interested in history, Eyam is a perfect place to visit. It is known as the plague village, after residents quarantined themselves to stop the spread of a plague outbreak in the 17th century. Photo: Jason Chadwick