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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

Image shows three sheep grazing the grass next to Calke Abbey. In the background, there's trees bearing autumnal colours.
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Calke Abbey 

The un-stately home and country estate

Derby, Derbyshire

Partially open today
West elevation of Hardwick Hall during Hardwick Wintertide
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Hardwick 

An Elizabethan masterpiece

Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Fully open today
Adams bridge ridge in the snow at Kedleston
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Kedleston Hall 

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

Derby, Derbyshire

Fully open today
Wooden bridge crossing a rocky stream in autumn woodland
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Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors 

Excellent walking country with ancient woods and tumbling streams

near Sheffield, Derbyshire

Fully open today
The Garden Terrace and Thorpe Cloud seen in the distance at Ilam Park, Derbyshire
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Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak 

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

Ashbourne, Staffordshire

Fully open today
View from the top of Kinder Downfall in the Peak District, Derbyshire
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Kinder, Edale and the Dark Peak 

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

Derbyshire

Fully open today
Grand house with columns reflected in a lake and surrounded with autumn trees at Lyme Park, Cheshire
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Lyme 

Glorious house, surrounded by gardens, moorland and deer park

Stockport, Cheshire

Fully open today
Stainsby Mill on the Hardwick Estate, Derbyshire
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Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 

Explore Stainsby Mill

Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Closed now
A black and white line drawing of Winster Market House, Derbyshire
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Winster Market House 

The first property to be acquired by the National Trust in the Peak District

Winster, Derbyshire

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

Countryside space with wildflower meadows, woodland walks and open water

Melbourne, Derbyshire

Fully open today
A view of a bench between the trees surrounded by grass and overlooking the reservoir at Foremark
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Foremark 

Nature reserve with woodland walks, grass heathland and open water

Derbyshire

Partially open today

Christmas in the Peak District and Derbyshire

Family enjoying the Elizabethan dress up box at Hardwick Wintertide

Christmas in The Peak District and Derbyshire 

There plenty of ways to celebrate the festive season near you around The Peak District and Derbyshire. Here's a few suggestions to get you started.

Walking in Derbyshire and the Peak District

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

Dovedale, Derbyshire, Midlands
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Ilam Park to Dovedale Stepping Stones trail 

Explore the White Peak with a walk from Ilam Park to the stepping stones at Dovedale.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 1.5 (km: 2.4)
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.
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Trail

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)
Two children walking on a path up Kinder Scout in Edale, Derbyshire

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.

What's on in Derbyshire

Children playing with the shadow puppets at Hardwick Hall in the Long Gallery

Events in the Peak District and Derbyshire 

Join in a host of seasonal adventures and events for all ages at places near you. Find out what's on and what’s coming soon.

Get involved

Muck In Day volunteers sorting seeds at Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors, Derbyshire

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.

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

Sustainable Travel

A family cycling along a track on the Tramway Trail at Calke Abbey, with autumnal trees and fallen branches in the background
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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.

Upcoming events

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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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on
4 Dec 2023 to 29 Feb 2024
at
09:00 to 15:00
+ 87 other dates or times
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Advent Trail at Kedleston Hall 

Kedleston Hall, Derby, Derbyshire

This December get into the festive spirit with an outdoor advent adventure at Kedleston Hall. Fun for all of the family.

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on
4 Dec 2023 to 7 Jan 2024
at
09:00 to 15:30
+ 34 other dates or times
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Winter: Christmas Trees at Longshaw 

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

Premium quality Christmas trees for sale at Longshaw.

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on
4 Dec to 23 Dec 2023
at
09:00 to 16:00
+ 19 other dates or times
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Magical mornings with Mrs Claus 

Calke Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire

Enjoy a natter in the café, whilst the children have fun with Mrs Claus.

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on
4 Dec to 18 Dec 2023
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09:30 to 11:30
+ 2 other dates or times
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Christmas with the Tudors trail at Calke Abbey 

Calke Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire

Wrap up warm and go back in time to discover Tudor traditions on a Christmas trail.

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on
4 Dec 2023 to 7 Jan 2024
at
09:30 to 16:00
+ 32 other dates or times
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Christmas Trees at Ilam Park 

Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak, Ashbourne, Staffordshire

Premium quality Christmas trees for sale at Ilam Park.

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on
4 Dec to 23 Dec 2023
at
10:30 to 14:30
+ 19 other dates or times
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Treasures and Tales 

Calke Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire

Discover more about the varied objects in Calke's collection and the fascinating stories connected to them.

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on
4 Dec 2023 to 28 Feb 2024
at
11:00 to 12:00
+ 73 other dates or times
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Hardwick Wintertide 

Hardwick, Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Share a special winter with the family at Hardwick Wintertide this year, chase lights and shadows around the hall as you tour by lantern light.

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on
4 Dec 2023 to 7 Jan 2024
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 34 other dates or times
Visitors at the Christmas market at Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire

Where will you visit next?

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