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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

Landscape image of the front of the house in scaffolding
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Calke Abbey 

The un-stately home and country estate

Derby, Derbyshire

Closed now
View of the East side of Hardwick Hall from the Parkland
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Place

Hardwick 

An Elizabethan masterpiece

Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Closed now
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
A child walking along a fallen tree holding an adult's hand with another child playing on a tree in the background
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Place

Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors 

Excellent walking country with ancient woods and tumbling streams

near Sheffield, Derbyshire

Fully open today
A view over the Italian gardens at Ilam Park looking out to the hills of the White Peak with Thorpe Cloud in the distance
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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

Partially open today
A view of a hillside and valley covered in snow under blue sky and low cloud hanging over hills in the distance
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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 Lyme house covered in snow. The house can be seen in the frozen reflection pond.
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Lyme 

Glorious house, surrounded by gardens, moorland and deer park

Stockport, Cheshire

Fully open today
Image shows a path next to trees leading up to the water tower at Staunton Harold.
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Staunton Harold 

Countryside space with wildflower meadows, woodland walks and open water

Melbourne, Derbyshire

Partially open today
Image shows a bench overlooking the reservoir next to a tree trunk.
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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

Children waving wands in the light up willow tunnel
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Christmas at Calke Abbey 

From Christmas light and illuminations to meet and greets with Father Christmas and Mrs Claus, find out how you can celebrate the festive season at Calke Abbey.

Green Velvet Bedroom dressed for Hardwick Wintertide, gold cages, candles, and greenery surround a giant mirror in the centre.
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Christmas at Hardwick Hall 

This year, slip through time and enter the Elizabethan dream-world of the Lord of Misrule and take part in the Wintertide celebrations as his esteemed party guests.

A light projection of a grand house shines on an ornate ceiling
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Christmas 2024 at Kedleston 

Visit Kedleston Hall for a traditional Christmas. Enjoy a festive walk around the parkland, visit the Hall or try some seasonal festive food. There's fun for all the family.

Family outside smiling and looking at handmade wooden reindeer
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Christmas at Longshaw 

From traditional wreath-making sessions to children’s craft activities and Christmas Tree sales, there are lots of things happening at Longshaw to get you and your family feeling festive in 2024.

A mum and dad outside with their young girl who is holding up a leaf and wearing a Christmas dress
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Christmas at Ilam Park 

Visit Ilam Park this festive season and enjoy a range of Christmas themed events, activities and trails.

Walking in Derbyshire and the Peak District

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

Two hills in the background and rolling green fields with grazing sheep in the foreground on a sunny winter day
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Trail

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)
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)
A walker in the snow at sunset from Mam Tor, Peak District, 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.

Get involved

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

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

Cycling at Kinver Edge, Staffordshire
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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
24 Dec 2024 to 28 Feb 2025
at
09:00 to 16:00
+ 66 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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24 Dec 2024 to 5 Jan 2025
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09:00 to 16:00
+ 12 other dates or times
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Ilam Park: Winter: Festive Footprints Trail 

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

Join us on a self-guided adventure to uncover the hidden footprints of our winter wildlife. Track down all 10 down and see if you can identify the creatures that they belong to.

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on
24 Dec 2024 to 31 Jan 2025
at
09:30 to 16:30
+ 38 other dates or times
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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 to 28 February 2025.

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on
24 Dec 2024 to 28 Feb 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
+ 66 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
24 Dec 2024 to 5 Jan 2025
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11:00 to 15:00
+ 12 other dates or times
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Ilam Park: Winter: Santa Paws 

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

Calling all pooches great and small, fluffy and spotty for a festive event for all the family!

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on
26 Dec 2024
at
09:00 to 12:30
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Once upon a Time at The Children's Country House at Sudbury 

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

Step inside a fairytale as The Children's Country House transforms into a Cinderella story this Christmas.

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on
28 Dec 2024 to 6 Jan 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 5 other dates or times
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Making a house a home: the lives of women in service at Calke Abbey 

Calke Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire

Follow in the footsteps of the remarkable women who cared for this great house.

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1 Jan to 27 Feb 2025
at
10:30 to 11:30
+ 229 other dates or times
Two visitors laughing at each other whilst admiring the Dining Room at Christmas at Lanhydrock, Cornwall

Where will you visit next?

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