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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View of the west side of the house behind trees with blue skies above.

Place

Calke Abbey

The un-stately home and country estate

View of Hardwick in spring from the ornamental orchard with blossom on.

Place

Kedleston Hall

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

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

Place

Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors

Excellent walking country with ancient woods and tumbling streams

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

Place

Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak

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

Two children dressed in coats and hats standing on large stones on Kinder scout with moorland in the distance .

Place

Kinder, Edale and the Dark Peak

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

Place

Lyme

Glorious house, surrounded by gardens, moorland and deer park

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

Place

Staunton Harold

Countryside space with wildflower meadows, woodland walks and open water

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

Place

Foremark

Nature reserve with woodland walks, grass heathland and open water

A lamb and ewe in the foreground with people walking up a hill in the White Peak area of the Peak District

Walking in the Peak District and Derbyshire

Visitors enjoying a picnic on a fallen tree on the family trail at Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors, Derbyshire

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

Magnolia in flower in early spring with the house in the background at Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire

Gardens in the Peak District and Derbyshire

A view of the exterior of the south front of Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire

Houses and buildings in the Peak District and Derbyshire

View from the top of Kinder Downfall in the Peak District, Derbyshire

Countryside and woodland 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

A group of people walking on a path with views of the peak district moors in the background and drystone walls alongside the path

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Make memories with your family in the special places we care for in the Peak District and Derbyshire, whatever the weather. There's plenty to explore, from cycle trails and organised activities to a country house designed specially for younger visitors.

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

Explore the Peak District and Derbyshire with your family, including outdoor play areas and a country house designed specially for younger visitors.

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Family exploring the gardens at Hardwick, Derbyshire

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.

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.

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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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Event

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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Chesterfield Walking Festival: Wider Estate Walk

Hardwick, Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Join your neighbours and celebrate walking in the Chesterfield area on this wider estate group walk!

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Material Power: Let the textiles do the talking

Hardwick, Chesterfield, Derbyshire

A celebration of tapestry, embroidery and appliqué. Discover how Bess of Hardwick’s exquisite textile collection tells her story.

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Twilight walk at Calke Abbey

Calke Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire

Join our knowledgeable guides on a twilight walk to see all that Calke has to offer as the night draws in.

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Family Yoga

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

Join Rachel Gay on 18 May at The Children's Country House at Sudbury for family yoga in the stableyard.

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Archaeology of the Brickyards walk

Calke Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire

As part of the National Forest Walking Festival, join an expert archaeology volunteer for a guided tour of the Brickyards.

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Guided tours of Staunton Harold Church

Staunton Harold Church, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire

Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide on a tour inside Staunton Harold Church. Hear stories of the Shirley family and see the decorative interior of this rare and important church.

Event

Deer at Calke walk

Calke Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire

This event is now sold out. We apologise for any disappointment this may cause. As part of the National Forest Walking Festival, join a park guide on a tour of the park and learn about our resident deer.

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Small girl running between conical topiary hedges in the Cherry Garden at Ham House

Where will you visit next?

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

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