The Peak District National Park is home to a variety of charming towns and villages – and Tissington certainly deserves its reputation as one of the best places to explore across the area.
Whether you’re looking for scenic walking routes or want to delve into the area’s fascinating history, Tissington has it all – and these are some of the reasons why you should visit the village over the coming weeks.
1. Tissington
If you want to explore Tissington, you can combine this with a visit to some of Derbyshire’s most popular destinations - with the scenic market town of Ashbourne and Carsington Water both just a short drive away. Photo: Brian Eyre
2. Village history
Tissington is famous for its well dressings, a popular tradition that exists in a number of rural communities across the Peak District. Wells across the village are dressed in May, with the tradition thought to date back to at least 1348 when Tissington escaped from the Black Death - which residents believed was due to the purity of the water in its wells. Photo: Brian Eyre
3. Tissington Hall
The owner of the village is Sir Richard Ranulph FitzHerbert, 9th Baronet, whose family have lived at the Grade II* listed Tissington Hall for centuries. The mansion house that remains there today was built back in 1609 - with the FitzHerbert family acquiring Tissington through marriage in 1465. Photo: Brian Eyre
4. Explore the area’s heritage
Tissington Hall serves as a wedding venue, and also opens to the public on select dates between April and August. Photo: Brian Eyre