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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
View along the Yew Alley towards Hardwick Hall
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Hardwick 

An Elizabethan masterpiece

Chesterfield, Derbyshire

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

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

Derby, Derbyshire

Partially open today
South-west end of Sudbury Hall in autumn Derbyshire
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The Children's Country House at Sudbury 

The Children’s Country House at Sudbury. Having fun with history.

Ashbourne, Derbyshire

Closed now
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
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

Partially 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
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
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
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

Autumn colour

The best places to enjoy the changing colours of the season.

Ornamental garden in full autumn colour at Hardwick
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Visiting the garden at Hardwick Hall 

Discover autumn colour in the garden at Hardwick Hall and explore our favourite homegrown favourites through our Herb Garden, Fruiting Orchard and along the Mulberry Walk.

Visitors exploring the woodland at Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors on a sunny day
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Things to see and do at Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors 

Discover panoramic countryside views, ancient woodland and heather moorland on a walk at Longshaw. Find out what you’ll see on your next adventure.

A variety of pumpkins, squashes and gourds on display at Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
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Things to do in the garden at Calke Abbey 

Explore a vibrant and productive walled garden, look inside the faded glasshouses and explore Calke's fascinating collection of garden buildings.

Walking in Derbyshire and the Peak District

Get outdoors this autumn with 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.

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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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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.

Christmas in the Peak District and Derbyshire

Christmas lights illuminate the front of Calke Abbey on a dark winters evening.

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.

What's on in Derbyshire

An adult and child cycle towards the camera on a broad track through a grassy field

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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28 Nov 2023 to 29 Feb 2024
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09:00 to 15:00
+ 93 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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28 Nov to 23 Dec 2023
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09:00 to 16:00
+ 25 other dates or times
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National Tree Week at Hardwick Hall 

Hardwick, Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Reflect on the Estate’s oldest trees, have a go at creating leaf art in the gardens and pick up local tree seeds on your way out!

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28 Nov to 3 Dec 2023
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09:30 to 16:30
+ 5 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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28 Nov to 23 Dec 2023
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10:30 to 14:30
+ 25 other dates or times
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In the Steps of Servants 

Calke Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire

Follow in the footsteps of the people who kept this great house running like clockwork. Learn about life as a servant at Calke and explore rooms not normally open to the public.

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28 Nov 2023 to 29 Feb 2024
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11:00 to 12:00
+ 55 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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28 Nov 2023 to 7 Jan 2024
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11:00 to 15:00
+ 40 other dates or times
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Free Wednesday Social Walks 

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

Come along each Wednesday morning for a free social walk around Longshaw, led by experienced guides who know the area.

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on
29 Nov to 20 Dec 2023
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10:30 to 13:00
+ 3 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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29 Nov 2023 to 28 Feb 2024
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11:00 to 12:00
+ 77 other dates or times
Visitors exploring 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.