Tourist information for the Derbyshire area

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  The Snake Pass Inn above Ladybower in Derbyshire

  Welcome to the Snake Pass Inn in the Derbyshire Peak District. We offer a friendly atmosphere for all...
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  The White Lion, Great Longstone

  No accommodation but great food served 7 days a week. Locally sourced produce. Libby and Greg welcome...
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  Red House Country Hotel Matlock

  AA (85%) AA Rosette just awarded ...2 Star Country House Hotel....built in 1891 for a Manchester architect...
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  Hankin Farm Alderwasley

  Campsite situated on farm with beautiful views. Caravans, motor homes also very welcome. Railway station...
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  Shatton Hall Farm Cottages

  Shatton Hall Farm is superbly set at the head of a wooded valley in the heart of the Peak District. Farm...
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  Weddings at Losehill House Hotel

  Spectacular location for a memorable wedding day, wedding reception or civil ceremony. Luxury accommodation...
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  The Maynard - boutique hotel - restaurant - bar

  Welcome to The Maynard with a choice of 10 ensuite bedrooms. With a reputation for fine food and quality...
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  Ashdale Guest House

  VisitBritain 3 stars rated friendly guest house accommodation located in spectacular Matlock Bath....
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  Peak Mini Bus Tours - guided tours of the National Park

  Why not let a Peak Mini Bus Tour driver take the strain - and enjoy your sightseeing or Real Ale trip...
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  Losehill House Hotel & Spa in the glorious Hope Valley

  Wonderful hotel in a fabulous location: AA 4 star luxury Losehill House Hotel (entirely non-smoking and...
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  Old Hall Hotel in Buxton

  Reputed to be the oldest hotel in England, as Daniel Defo wrote in 1727 while staying at the hotel ....
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  East Lodge Hotel near Chatsworth

  AA 3 red star (88%) graded luxury, country house hotel close to Chatsworth..the highest rated 3 star...
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  Gourmet Express Sheffield and Peak District caterers

  Gourmet Express Peak District caterers offer high quality ready meals and a catering service, using local...
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  Birdsgrove House Ashbourne, sleeps 24

  10 bedrooms - self catering for up to 24 people. 8 bedrooms en-suite and two main bathrooms. Set in 12...
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  Callow Top Holiday Park

  ETC 4 star rated for camping and caravanning, Callow Top is a popular family holiday park close to Ashbourne...
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  Nether Burrows Holiday Cottages

  Sleeps up to 52 guests in 4 large cottages! Nether Burrows is the perfect secluded rural setting, (set...
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  The Crispin Inn at Great Longstone

  Large, comfortable village local with roaring fire, real ales and good pub food served 7 days a week...
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  Ringwood Hall Hotel

  Ringwood Hall Hotel is a splendid Georgian Grade II listed Manor House, AA 3* accredited at 85%, one...
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  The Hayloft B&B

  VisitBritain 4 star guest accommodation. All four ensuite bedrooms at The Hayloft have been decorated...
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  The Lavender Patch - 5 Star Gold b&b

  5 Star Gold Award Bed & Breakfast accommodation. With your own private sitting/dining room with log...
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  Knockerdown Farm Cottages near Carsington Water

  Discounted late holiday cottage deals available. Knockerdown Farm holiday cottages near Carsington Water...
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  Farfield Farm Cottages in the Hope Valley

  Three separate ETC 4 star graded holiday cottages (sleeping up to 11 guests in total), finished to a...
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  Penny Pot Cafe in the heart of glorious Edale

  Seasonal and home cooked food, including produce from local National Trust farms......
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  Roaches holiday cottages

  Award Winning, Family Run, 3 Star Holiday Cottages. Two three-bedroomed Cottages each sleeping 6 people...
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  The Hollow - bed & breakfast in Little Longstone

  Once featured in Alistair Sawday's eponymous guide, the Hollow is enjoying a renaissance under new ownership...
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  Top Ten Beauty Spots in the Peak District National Park

  Let's Stay Peak District attempts the impossible and brings you our top ten Peak beauty spots. We are...
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  Gullivers Kingdom

  Gulliver’s is a family theme park designed to cater for families with children between the age of two...
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  Parish church of St Peter in Parwich

  The church dates back for centuries, yet very little is known about this church's Norman origins....
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  The Yondermann Cafe

  The Yondermann Cafe is said by some to serve the best breakfast in the Peak District......
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  Arbor Low and Gibb hill - henge, stone circle and burial mounds

  Arbor Low is a Neolithic henge monument, stone circle and burial mound in the Peak District, Derbyshire...
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  The Parish Church of St Peter in Hope

  The Parish Church of St Peter at Hope dates mainly from the 14th century, and has a stumpy, broached...
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  Carsington Water

  Carsington Water is a Severn Trent Water reservoir in Derbyshire, between Ashbourne and Wirksworth. It...
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  Pikehall Harness Racing

  A horse’s most basic requirement for good health is fresh air and grass, and as such the Peak District...
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  Adrian Ashworth Landscape Photographer

  Adrian Ashworth is a Peak District landscape photographer whose work featured in The AA Landscape Photographer...
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  Castleton visitor guide

  WATCH VIDEO ON THIS PAGE. Castleton in the High Peak of Derbyshire - affectionately known as the 'Gem...
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  Parish Church of St. Mary’s in Cromford

  Cromford’s Parish Church of St Mary, built on the orders of Sir Richard Arkwright in 1797, stands below...
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  Monuments in the Peak District

  The Peak District is home to around 450 protected monuments and stone circles. Some are pre-historic...
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  The Hope Valley Line

  Some train journeys can be depressing, but one route which traverses the heart of the Peak District stands...
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  Church of St Michael and All Angels in Sheldon

  Situated at an altitude of 1000 feet above sea level, Sheldon commands extensive views of the surrounding...
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  Tissington Hall

  Tucked away in the Peak District’s wild rolling hills lies the Tissington Estate....
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  Parish Church of St Giles in Hartington

  The hill-top Parish Church of St Giles is one of the most interesting in the Peak District, with a two...
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  Royal Oak Hurdlow

  Finalists in Derbyshire 2008 pub food awards...The Royal Oak at Hurdlow is a friendly unspoilt pub on...
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  Felicini restaurant in Bakewell

  4 out of 5 stars - check out our Sept 2010 update. This review is the personal, unbiased opinion of the...
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  Chesterfield FC and the b2net Stadium

  For years when people thought of Chesterfield FC, they thought of the ultimate spit ‘n’ sawdust football...
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  Hayfield Visitor Guide

  Let's Stay Peak District's introduction to the village of Hayfield, in Derbyshire's High Peak....
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  Mountain bike ride at Carsington

  Carsington Reservoir. Starting point: The car park at the Visitor Centre at Carsington Water which can...
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  History of Haddon Hall

  Let's Stay Peak District takes a closer look at Haddon Hall and its history....
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  Peakland Traditions

  Let's Stay Peak District casts its eye over some of the unique traditions and customs forged in the Peak...
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  Chatsworth Fair, Bakewell Show & other Peak District festivals

  Although not prosperous in the way it once was, farming and agriculture still play a major part in everyday...
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  Treak Cliff Cavern

  Treak Cliff Cavern is of international fame and geological importance. It has been a designated a Site...
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  Parish Church of All Saints in Youlgreave

  Youlgreave’s parish church of All Saints, with its magnificent Perpendicular pinnacled tower, dominates...
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  Peak District Photography Courses

  Improve your photography skills with a Peak District photography course......
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  Chapel-en-le Frith Visitor Guide

  Chapel-en-le-Frith, known to locals as simply 'Chapel', sits on the edge of the Peak District and is...
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  Arts in the Peak District

  With so much great art inspired by the surrounds of the Peak District, it’s only fitting that the National...
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  Bakewell Museum

  This fascinating old house contains a wonderful collection of items from the Bakewell area, displayed...
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  Pop Culture in the Peak District

  Those three words alone – The Peak District – conjure images of vast expanses of green and pleasant land...
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  Friends of the Peak District

  This page has been donated by Let's Stay Peak District - Corporate Partner of the Peak District....
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  Glossop - Gateway to the Peak

  Let's Stay Peak District brings you our guide to Glossop, Derbyshire, one-time industrial centre on the...
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  Fin Cop Hillfort

  The unruffled peace and quiet of a former Peak District hillfort site has been shaken by archaeologists...
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  Buxton Opera House

  Buxton Opera House is in The Square, Buxton, Derbyshire. It is a 900 seat opera house....
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  Chelmorton - the lofty, linear village near Buxton

  'Chelly' - the linear village near Taddington, enjoys a good pub and plenty of lung stretching walks...
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  Monsal Dale 7 mile walk

  This easy circular stroll takes in some of the most beautiful sections through Monsal Dale, Miller’s...
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  Well Dressing video

  2011 Well Dressing video in full HD. Over four minutes of insight into this unique Peak District custom...
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  Holy and Undivided Trinity Church in Edale

  This charming little Victorian Parish Church was built in 1886 and is the third church on the site....
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  Bakewell Golf Club

  The thriving market town of Bakewell lies in the heart of the Peak District National Park. Overlooking...
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  Uttoxeter Races

  Horse racing in the Peak District isn’t your standard fare. Point-to-pointing and Harness Racing take...
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  Lathkill Dale and Youlgreave walk

  5 miles. Takes around 2.5 hours - great walk though!...
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  Upstairs Cafe & Gift Store

  This cafe in the centre of Bakewell is a licenced premises serving all kinds of locally-produced goods...
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  St Giles Parish Church of Matlock

  St Giles’ Parish Church originally dates back to medieval times, but has undergone several changes over...
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  Great Longstone 8 mile walk

  Great Longstone to Monsal Dale, Ashford in the Water and back. An eight-mile circular walk that passes...
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  The Wonders of the Peak

  Echoing the classic Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Seven Wonders of the Peak became an accepted...
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  Haddon Hall

  Haddon Hall is an unspoilt, fortified medieval manor house dating from the 11th Century, and is the home...
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  Where To Have A Flutter in the Peak District

  A horse’s most basic requirement for good health is fresh air and grass, and as such the Peak District...
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  Renishaw Hall

  Renishaw Hall is a stately home in Derbyshire which dates from the 17th century. It is a Grade I listed...
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  Buxton mountain bike route

  Buxton Round: Starting point: Buxton either town centre or park just out of the centre. Distance approx...
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  Monsal Dale walk of 10 miles

  START AT THE CRISPIN INN, GREAT LONGSTONE - CHECK WITH LANDLORD FOR PARKING - 01629 640 237 - allow 3...
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  St John the Baptist Church in Tideswell

  Tideswell’s parish church is known as 'the Cathedral of the Peak' and was described by no less an authority...
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  Parsley Hay Cycle Hire

  Parsley Hay Cycle Hire is situated eight miles south of the spa town of Buxton....
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  St John the Baptist Church in Bamford

  Built in 1861, St John the Baptist Church in Bamford is the only church in Derbyshire designed by renowned...
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  Matlock Golf Club

  Matlock Golf Club celebrated its centenary year in 2006 and in the time since then its course has developed...
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  Bolsover Castle near Chesterfield

  This splendidly romantic castle, perched on an imposing bluff which commands the valley below, was built...
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  Top Ten Attractions of the Peak District

  Let's Stay Peak District brings you our very own top ten attractions in the Peak District, the UK's first...
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  Parson House Outdoor Pursuits Centre

  Parson House Outdoor Pursuit Centre is dedicated to providing a safe environment for outdoor activities...
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  St Giles Parish Church in Great Longstone, Derbyshire

  Tucked away, just off the main route through the centre of the village and on a back-road from the nearby...
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  Christmas in Castleton

  Some villages barely make an effort at Christmas. Others opt for a solitary tree and a token row of twinklies...
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  Buxton and High Peak Golf Club

  Buxton and High Peak Golf Club is generally recognised as the oldest club in Derbyshire....
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  Holy Trinity Church in Tansley

  Halfway along Church Street, built on a slight rise, the Anglican Holy Trinity Church looks down on the...
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  Peak District weather forecast

  Weather forecast and latest pressure for the Peak District - brought to you in conjunction with the Met...
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  Castleton Video

  Stunning Peak District location - there's no wonder that Castleton is such a popular destination......
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  Church of St Michael and All Angels in Hathersage

  The Church of St Michael and All Angels stands high on a hillside above the Derbyshire town of Hathersage...
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  Sunday lunch at the Maynard

  Unbiased, un-announced Sunday lunch at The Maynard review by Let's Stay Peak District. All drinks and...
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  Bird Watching in the Peak National Park

  Local bird enthusiast Simon Currie tells us how and where to see Derbyshire’s varied bird population...
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  Church of St Michael and All Angels in Taddington

  This church has been described as 'one of the prettiest and best-proportioned churches of the Peak'....
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  Holy Trinity Parish Church in Ashford-in-the-Water

  Dating back to around 1205 is the grey limestone Holy Trinity Parish Church, largely rebuilt in 1870...
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  White Peak Challenge Walk

  25 miles. John Merrill’s Peak District Challenge Walk (the original 1983 White Peak version available...
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  Parish church of St Anne in Baslow

  Beautiful location near the Chatsworth estate, unusual clockface and flanked by two excellent pubs!...
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  Sunday lunch at the White Lion in Great Longstone

  Recently taken over by husband and wife team Libby and chef Greg, The recently refurbished White Lion...
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  Derbyshire and Lancashire Gliding Club

  Camphill is just the place for you to experience the magic of glider flight - to actually soar like a...
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  Monsal Dale videos

  2011 Monsal Dale video in full HD. Almost 3 minutes of superb scenery, beautiful Peak District vistas...
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  Peak District Rock Climbing video

  Full HD 2011 video featuring over three minutes of the delights of rock climbing in the Peak District...
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  Mountain biking at Ladybower

  Starting point: The car park on the A6013 north of Bamford near the Ladybower Reservoir. Distance approx...
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  Edale mountain bike ride

  Edale Circuit: Starting Point: Edale Car Pay and Display Car Park. Distance approx: 15 miles Map: OL...
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  Hathersage visitor guide

  Hathersage - an introduction to the 'home of Little John' by Roly Smith......
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  Matlock Bath Illuminations

  Matlock Bath's annual light spectacular is a rare treat for adults and children alike......
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  All Saints Parish Church in Bakewell

  Dominating the skyline from a hillside perch above the town is the imposing All Saints’ Parish Church...
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  Hot Air Balloon Rides in the Peak District

  Surely one of the most breathtaking ways to experience the Peak District is to take flight in a hot air...
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  Peak District cafes

  It’s probably fair to say there was once a time when cafés in this country – not least in rural...
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  Buxton visitor guide

  BUXTON in Derbyshire – famous for its scenery, its architecture and its water – and now poised for a...
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  The Parish Church of St Mary and All Saints in Chesterfield

  Chesterfield’s best-known attraction is the crooked spire of its parish church – a striking landmark...
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  The Old Post Restaurant

  Ranked in the the top 10 UK restaurants 2003 by Jan Moir of the Daily Telegraph, The Old Post restaurant...
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  Peak District Rivers

  Perhaps the most famous of Peak District rivers is the Dove, described by Charles Cotton, co-author...
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  St Bartholomew’s Church in Longnor

  St Bartholomew’s Church, originally dating back to the Middle Ages, was rebuilt in 1780 - and later raised...
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  Sunday lunch at The Derwent Water Arms in Calver

  Sunday lunch at The Derwent Water Arms in Calver - excellent value, excellent quality....
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  Sheldon Day

  Sheldon Day is an annual village celebration in the Peak District, featuring bunting, live music and...
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  Parish Church of King Charles the Martyr in the Peak Forest

  The highly unusual dedication of the Parish Church of King Charles the Martyr gives a clue to its extra...
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  Peak District Driving Tour

  A sixty mile circular drive passing through some beautiful and often lesser known Peak District scenery...
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  Losehill House Hotel Restaurant

  Fantastic views, location and food! To reserve your table for Sunday lunch, midweek lunch, or dinner...
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  The Church Inn

  At the Church Inn we offer a varied menu and a pleasant and comfortable dining area, where you can eat...
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  Sunday lunch at Losehill House hotel in Hope

  Spectacularly located hotel hidden away between Win Hill and Lose Hill on the Hope to Edale Road....
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  Trails for cycling and walking

  Derbyshire’s countryside and the ever-changing landscape of the Peak District offer a wide variety of...
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  Ashbourne Golf Club

  The re-development of Ashbourne Golf Club began in 1996 when the Joules family relocated to Wales, putting...
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  Great Longstone annual charity walk day with the Crispin Inn

  4th annual walk. Organised by the Crispin Inn, Great Longstone - this annual walk day helps raise funds...
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  St Oswald's Parish church in Ashbourne

  Boasting the oldest brass consecration plate in this country and the second oldest in Europe......
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  Castleton 5 mile walk

  Castleton Circuit – 5 miles of views! Try this circular walk of 5 miles which passes the devastation...
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  Peak District Rock Climbing

  Watch video. The Peak District National Park provides plentiful opportunities for all manner of outdoor...
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  Parish church of St Peter in Alstonefield

  Hidden from view on the south side of the village is St Peter's Church - a place of worship rich in history...
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  Hassop to Pilsley 7 mile walk

  Allow around 3.5 – 4.5 hours with a 15 minute stop. Start this walk in the village of Pilsley near Chatsworth...
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  Mountain Bike riding at Stanage

  Stanage Circular. Starting point: The car park at Fox Houses Inn which can be found near Hathersage on...
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  Stately Homes in Derbyshire and the Peak District

  Between around the mid-12th century and the early part of the 20th century, hundreds of unfeasibly large...
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  Castleton Caves & Caverns

  The picture-postcard village of Castleton is arguably the most famous settlement in the Peak District...
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  Myths and Legends of the Peak

  Myths and legends in the Peak District are as common as the frequent mists which descend on its hills...
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  Cavendish Golf Club

  Cavendish, which opened in 1925, was designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie, and unlike many early courses...
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  The Heights of Abraham

  Visit the Heights of Abraham this year and you will soon discover that the spectacular cable car ride...
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  Highwaymen of the Peak

  The Peak District today is a beautiful and very safe part of the world, but it hasn’t always been the...
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  Peak District Rivers and Streams video

  Full HD 2011 video featuring more than three minutes of enchanting footage of the Peak District's variety...
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  Dovedale

  Beautiful Dovedale is loved and visited by a million plus visitors a year - mainly to cross the newly...
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  Parish Church of St Leonard in Monyash

  The Parish Church of St Leonard dates from the 12th century (1198), and is one of the prettiest in the...
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  Chatsworth Farm Shop

  Chatsworth Farm Shop began life in 1977 in a 20 sq ft converted tack room opened by the then Duchess...
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  Tansley visitor guide

  Tansley village lies 2 miles east of Matlock on the A615 Matlock to Alfreton road. The village is built...
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  The Parish Church of St Lawrence in Eyam

  The Parish Church of St Lawerence partly dates from the 12th century and is believed to stand on a Saxon...
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  Dales of the Peak

  "The whole gift of the country is in its glens. The wide acreage of field or moor above is wholly...
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  Peak District National Park - an introduction by Roly Smith

  An introduction to the Peak District by the president of the national Outdoor Writers' and Photographers...
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  Pennine Helicopters

  Various lengths of helicopter rides are available from around £39.00 Numerous sites ranging from...
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  Peak Walking Adventures

  Guided walking in the Peak District & Derbyshire Dales with Peak Walking Adventures......
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  Chatsworth Triangle Walk

  Chatsworth Walks - 8 miles - includes this marvellous circular walk that offers great photo opportunities...
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  Mountain biking on the Monsal Trail

  The Monsal Trail is a ride for all the family. Starting point: Station Road, Bakewell (the old station...
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  Derbyshire and Peak District fishing

  One of the secrets about the Peak District is the quality of the trout fishing. There are two large still...
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  Monsal Trail & Peak District Trails video - in full HD

  Full HD 2011 video featuring 6 minutes of spectacular footage of the Monsal Trail and its newly reopened...
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  Peak District events, dates for your diary in and around Derbyshire.

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  Parish church of St Mary in Tissington

  On an imposing hill opposite the Hall is the splendid 12th century Norman tower of the Parish Church...
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  Graham Dunn Photography

  Graham Dunn is an award-winning Sheffield-based photographer, inspired by the landscapes of the Peak...
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  Mountain Biking around Eyam

  Starting point: Eyam or anywhere on the route as it’s a circular trip. Distance approx: 18 miles Map...
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  Peak District pubs with great views

  NEW SERIES: Great Derbyshire pubs and Peak District Inns in superb locations with great views (in no...
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  Lead Mining in the Peak

  Lead ore (galena) has been mined in the Peak since Roman times, but the real ‘lead rush’ took place in...
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  Parish church of St Barnabas in Bradwell

  The picturesque Parish Church of St Barnabas was built in 1868, with the Church School adjacent to it...
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  Flagg Races

  Easter is a great time for horse racing. The Cheltenham Festival every March, the Grand National meeting...
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  Sheldon Road Walk

  A Country Lane delight - an antidote to really bad weather....
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  Hope Show and Sheepdog Trials

  Sheepdog trials, show jumping, heavy horses, alpacas, cattle and sheep, including rare breeds, gundog...
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  East Lodge Restaurant

  The restaurant at East Lodge - our team of Chefs, awarded 2 AA Rosettes, create mouth-watering menus...
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  Bakewell Show

  Bakewell's strong connection with agriculture is emphasised every August when the town hosts the largest...
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  Ashbourne Cycle Hire

  Ashbourne Cycle Hire is situated at the southern end of the Tissington Trail just outside Ashbourne town...
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  All Saints Church in Elton

  The Parish Church of All Saints was completely rebuilt in 1812 after the collapse of the old steeple...
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  Christ Church in Litton

  Prior to the building of this dimunutive church, services were held in the local school....
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  Peak District Beers and Breweries

  The so-called noughties have been notable for several things – Apple and its endless stream of gadgets...
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  Peakland Hills

  Many people come to the Peak District looking for a sharply pointed hill, which is the dictionary definition...
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  Matlock and Matlock Bath visitor guide

  With a wealth of attractions, excellent accommodation, restaurants, fish and chips shops, amusement arcades...
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  Freshfields Donkey Village

  This unique charity not only rescues and cares for donkeys which have been abandoned, mistreated or neglected...
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  Mountain bike ride near Peak Forest

  Peak Forest - Starting point: Peak Forest village. Distance approx: 21 miles Map: OL 24 Ride suited to...
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  Chatsworth and The Devonshires

  Many visitors, especially those from overseas, are often bemused to find that the family seat of the...
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  St Edmund’s Church in Castleton

  A church of Norman origin, St Edmund's was built before the year 1200....
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  Hobbs Cafe Monsal Head

  Stunningly situated café boasting breathtaking views across Monsal Dale....
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  Tideswell School of Food

  Tideswell School of Food is a fantastic new cookery school offering a vast range of enjoyable cookery...
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  Mountain biking on the Tissington Trail

  Tissington Trail, suitable for families. Starting point: Parsley Hay to Hartington signal box or further...
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  Hassop Station Cafe & Cycle Hire

  Newly-opened near Bakewell is a cafe with more than meets the eye....
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  The Church of The Annunciation in Chesterfield

  Designed by architect Joseph Harsom, the Annunciation was built in 1854....
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  Leek Visitor Guide

  Let's Stay Peak District brings you its introduction, overview and guide to Leek, on the south westerly...
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  The Derwent Gallery

  We always have an excellent selection of original paintings of the Peak District in addition to prints...
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  Litton and Cressbrook Dale walk

  A 3-4 hour, 7 easy miles’ stroll through some lovely Dales with a traditional village, hikers’ cafes...
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  Sunday lunch at Rowley's Baslow

  Popular spin-off to Fischer's Michelin starred restaurant at nearby Baslow Hall. Sunday lunch served...