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.

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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

View along the Yew Alley towards Hardwick Hall

Place

Kedleston Hall

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stainsby Mill on the Hardwick Estate, Derbyshire

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Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill

Explore Stainsby Mill

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

A child explores the outdoors with their family in autumn

Family-friendly places to visit in the Peak District and Derbyshire

Gardens in the Peak District and Derbyshire

Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire with visitors on the bridge in the foreground

Houses and buildings in the Peak District and Derbyshire

Countryside and woodland in the Peak District and Derbyshire

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

Walking in the Peak District and Derbyshire

A couple and their dog walking on a flagstone path among gentle green hills on a grey, drizzly day

Dog-friendly places in the Peak District and Derbyshire

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

Outdoor activities in the Peak District and Derbyshire

A group of three people in winter coats sit at a table with hot drinks, behind them are shelves of blue and white china and large metal plates

Places to eat in the Peak District and Derbyshire

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.

Get outdoors this autumn with some of the most spectacular walks in the country

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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.

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.

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 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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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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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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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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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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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.