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Peak District and Derbyshire

Explore the wind-swept peaks and far-reaching views of the first National Park or visit the wider county of Derbyshire for historic houses, fragrant gardens and wild countryside adventures.

Places to visit

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Top places to visit in the Peak District and Derbyshire

Calke Abbey 

The un-stately home and country estate

Derby, Derbyshire

Fully open today
Mansion and surrounding grounds at Calke Abbey Derbyshire

Hardwick 

An Elizabethan masterpiece

Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Fully open today
View along the Yew Alley towards Hardwick Hall

Kedleston Hall 

18th-century mansion with Adam interiors, colonial history and vast parkland

Derby, Derbyshire

Fully open today
Autumnal view of the 18th century bridge and woodland beyond at Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire

Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors 

Excellent walking country with ancient woods and tumbling streams

near Sheffield, Derbyshire

Fully open today
Rocky stream running through an autumn woodland

Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak 

The White Peak, including Ilam Park, Dovedale, and Hamps and Manifold Valleys

Ashbourne, Staffordshire

Fully open today
A view over flowers to Italian Gardens at Ilam Park, with a view of a flat topped hill, Thorpe Cloud,  in the background.

Kinder, Edale and the Dark Peak 

Heather-clad moors of Kinder, to the gritstone tors of Derwent Edge

Derbyshire

The Pennine Way, near Edale Rocks, Edale, Derbyshire

Lyme 

Glorious house, surrounded by gardens, moorland and deer park

Stockport, Cheshire

Fully open today
The exterior of the Georgian-style house at Lyme, Cheshire, in autumn, with the lake framed by orange and green foliage

Staunton Harold 

Countryside space with wildflower meadows, woodland walks and open water

Melbourne, Derbyshire

Fully open today
A view of the water tower, positioned on a slight grassy hill with a large tree to the left at Staunton Harold

Foremark 

Nature reserve with woodland walks, grass heathland and open water

Derbyshire

Fully open today
Visitor looking at a view across the water

Walking in Derbyshire and the Peak District

Get outdoors and enjoy some of the most spectacular walks in the country

Ilam Park to Wetton circular walk 

A scenic walk from Ilam Hall and Park that goes via the River Manifold and River Hamps, taking in stunning views of limestone rock formations on the way.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 10 (km: 16)
Two hills in the background and rolling green fields with grazing sheep in the foreground on a sunny winter day

Mam Tor circular walk 

This circular walk from Mam Tor in the Peak District takes in some of the most dramatic scenery in the Edale Valley.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 3 (km: 4.8)
A steep sided mountain with a valley below in low early evening light. Two walkers in silhouette are just about discernible on the top of the mountain.

See all the walks near you 

Discover the best walking routes around the Peak District and Derbyshire for walkers of all abilities, from peaks and lakeside paths to expanses of moorland.

Man and woman standing side by side on arched stone bridge with autumn foliage in background

Get involved

Volunteering in the Peak District and Derbyshire 

There are lots of ways to get involved and make a difference as a volunteer in the Peak District and Derbyshire, from conserving nature to telling the stories of historic houses and estates.

A photo of a volunteer dressed in a hooded coat and wearing gloves looking at a sphagnum moss plug with volunteers working in the background

Supporter groups in the Peak District and Derbyshire 

Find out about the supporter groups you can join in Derbyshire and the Peak District. Choose from the Peak District Centre, Mudlarks NTV Group, East Midlands NTV Group, Sheffield Association, South Derbyshire NTV Group and the Derby & District Members’ Group.

Two children walking down the stone steps outside the south front at Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire.

Sustainable Travel

Sustainable travel in the Peak District and Derbyshire 

There are a number of sustainable options for travelling to and from the places in our care in the Peak District & Derbyshire, whether you’re looking to travel by train, bus, bike or foot. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your visit.

Cycling at Kinver Edge, Staffordshire

Upcoming events

Orienteering at Kedleston Hall 

Kedleston Hall, Derby, Derbyshire

Available daily, explore more of the parkland at Kedleston with a family friendly orienteering course. Using a map, choose your own route to find your way.

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3 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
at 09:00 to 16:00+ 62 other dates or times

Autumn family: Stranger Folk digital adventure 

Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors, near Sheffield, Derbyshire

Gather your friends and family for an exciting digital folklore adventure for 7-12 year olds and imaginative adults.

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3 Nov to 9 Nov 2025
at 09:30 to 15:30+ 6 other dates or times

Stranger Folk at Hardwick 

Hardwick, Chesterfield, Derbyshire

A crack has formed between our world and the spirit world, and all sorts of old folklore creatures have escaped. Download the Stanger Folk app and help Old Mal close the gap between worlds.

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3 Nov to 16 Nov 2025
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 13 other dates or times

Pooch Passport 

The Children’s Country House at Sudbury, Ashbourne, Derbyshire

Pooch Passport has arrived at The Children's Country House at Sudbury from 1 September 2025 to 28 February 2026.

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3 Nov 2025 to 28 Feb 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 66 other dates or times

Myths and Legends: October Half Term 

The Children’s Country House at Sudbury, Ashbourne, Derbyshire

Step into a world of myths and legends this October half term at The Children's Country House at Sudbury.

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3 Nov 2025
at 10:00 to 17:00

Behind the Attic Door: Guided Tours 

The Children’s Country House at Sudbury, Ashbourne, Derbyshire

Step behind the attic door at The Children's Country House at Sudbury with guided tours every Monday.

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3 Nov to 29 Dec 2025
at 11:30 to 12:20+ 17 other dates or times

Silk, Stitches and Status at Calke Abbey 

Calke Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire

Uncover the secrets in the seams of the clothing collection at Calke Abbey on a new tour.

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4 Nov 2025 to 25 Feb 2026
at 10:30 to 11:30+ 313 other dates or times

Guided by Nature: Bird Walk for Beginners 

Hardwick, Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Join Hardwick’s bird enthusiasts for an autumn bird walk.

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5 Nov 2025
at 10:00 to 12:30
A group of four women along a path, in the background, down a hill is a reservoir

Where will you visit next?

Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.