Derbyshire and the Peak District are perfect to explore over the autumn months – with historic villages, scenic viewpoints and award-winning attractions dotted across the county.
We asked Derbyshire Times readers where they would take a friend of theirs who has never visited the area and compiled a list of their responses – along with other spots that are popular among both visitors and locals alike.
The full list can be found below, and the places are not ranked in any order – will you be visiting any of them over the coming weeks?
25. Cromford Canal and Lea Gardens
Susan Webster said: “Lea Gardens and Cromford Canal.” Photo: jason chadwick
26. Pooles Cavern, Buxton
Pooles Cavern is a remarkable place to visit - and is situated on the edge of Buxton. Photo: Jason Chadwick
27. Hartington
Hartington is a picturesque village in the south of the Peak District National Park. It is popular with walkers, providing access to the scenic walking routes across the Dove Valley. Photo: jason chadwick
28. Explore the ‘plague village’
Eyam certainly has a unique place in history. It is known as the plague village, after residents quarantined themselves to stop the spread of a plague outbreak in the 17th century. If you want to learn more about the Black Death, Eyam is the perfect place to start - and it won’t cost you anything to wander the village and delve into the area’s past. Photo: Jason Chadwick