Places To Visit

Peak District Caves and Caverns are renowned for their unique and exceptional underground scenes, attracting visitors from all over the UK. Boasting a range from deep, shadowy caverns to cosy, porthole-like nooks, this guide has something to suit everyone’s tastes. In this article, we will explore the top caves and also provide a comprehensive list …

🥾Jump to Route & Map Reynard’s Cave, also known as Reynard’s Kitchen, is a small cave with a stunning portal entrance situated deep in the Dovedale Gorge of Derbyshire’s Peak District National Park. The cave offers a great adventure, making it understandable that it’s a popular point of interest in the area. Join me as …

Hardwick Hall Hardwick Hall is a magnificent Elizabethan mansion located in the Peak District. It was built by Bess of Hardwick, one of the richest women of her time, who was a close friend and confidante of Queen Elizabeth I. Today, the hall is open to the public and is one of the most popular …

HOPE VALLEY The Peak District takes up a significant part of the Derbyshire County. The Peak District offers an excellent view of the Pennines, in the form of the rough Dark Peak and the smoothened White Peak. The area lies on the outskirts of the main urban cities and is generally inhabited by villages or …

Haddon Hall is one of the Peak District’s most iconic stately homes and has been used in a range of film productions including Harry Potter.  Simon Jenkins describes Haddon Hall in his book “a thousand best houses” as, “the most romantic house to survive from the Middle Ages”.  The house itself overlooks the river Wye …

Lyme House is a country house and garden situated right on the edge of the Peak District.  The house was once occupied by the Legh family who managed its extensive grounds for both decoration and to host numerous sporting events and tournaments.  The house is now however in the hands of the National Trust who …

The Peak District’s outstanding natural scenery has been used as the backdrop for a number of productions from Hollywood movies to cult T.V series.  Visitors to the Peak District can explore these locations which range from areas of countryside such as Stanage Edge to country houses that include Hardwick Hall. One of the most famous …

The Buxton Opera House in the Peak District hosts around 450 shows each year, which include dance, drama and music concerts.  The Opera house also hosts the famous Buxton festival.  The house itself was restored in 2001, and boasts an original Edwardian theatre and is one of the best things to do in Buxton. The …

Chatsworth House is one of the Peak District’s most famous landmarks and tourist attractions.  Chatsworth House makes a perfect day out for all of the family and has a range of different features.  These include a historical house with an impressive art collection, a large garden, a working farmyard exhibit, a shop, and café.  There …

Those interested in subterranean exploration should visit Poole’s Cavern, one of the most popular caves in the Peak District.  Poole’s cavern is a natural Limestone cave located close to the town of Buxton.  The cavern lies within the boundaries of Derbyshire and was formed over 2 million years ago, being granted the status as a …