Visit Peak District & Derbyshire

12/06/2026

Special offer alert 🐾 At Bike & Boot Peak District, dogs stay FREE on all stays until 12 July 2026!
With fantastic walks right on the doorstep and rooms designed for muddy boots, tired legs and pups who've had the best day ever, it's the perfect base for exploring together.
Plus, your stay includes a range of Bike & Boot perks:

☕ Free hot drinks in the 24-hour Retreat
🍰 Free afternoon cake (subject to availability)
🎬 Free films shown daily in the Film Club
🚗 Free parking
🐕 Free dog grooming facilities
🚲 Free bike storage and maintenance

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10/06/2026

Haddon Hall in bloom, what a beautiful sight to behold! 🌿🌸

Described as ‘the most perfect house to survive the Middle Ages’, this magnificent hall boasts over 900 years of history including amazing Tudor architecture, pretty Elizabethan gardens, and the oldest medieval kitchens in England! 🗡️

It’s also a favourite among film-makers featuring in films and TV series including Pride and Prejudice (2005), Jane Eyre (2010), Mary Queen of Scots (2018), Firebrand (2023) and Wolf Hall (2024) to name just a few 🎥

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10/06/2026

🎉 A brand-new festival is coming to Belper this summer!

Join the celebrations on Sunday 26 July for the inaugural Love Belper Town Festival, marking 250 years since Jedediah Strutt's pioneering cotton mill helped transform Belper into the world's first factory town.

Expect a fantastic day of live music, dance, theatre, street entertainment, crafts and delicious food, with performances from local choirs, bands, dance groups and DJs alongside colourful vaudeville-style acts.

The festival will showcase everything that makes Belper special – from its rich heritage and vibrant culture to its thriving independent shops, cafés and businesses.

📅 Sunday 26 July 2026
📍 Belper Town Centre

09/06/2026

Great things to do in Cheadle 👀🔍

If you’re exploring the Staffordshire Moorlands, on the edge of the Peak District, don’t miss this historic market town which includes:
⛪️ Pugin’s architectural gem
☕ Cosy cafés
🛍️ Independent shops
🏕️ Camping spots
🌿 Beautiful countryside walks

09/06/2026

Buxton International Festival returns next month from 9-26 July 2026 with 160+ events 🎉

Highlights include:
Opera 🎭
La traviata
The Merry Widow
Amadigi di Gaula

Books 📚
Jimmy Wales (Co-Founder of Wikipedia)
Lady Hale
Sir Nick Clegg

Music 🎻
The Hallé
Brodsky Quartet
Dame Sarah Connolly

Jazz 🎷
Courtney Pine
Darius Brubeck Quartet
Fergus McCreadie

Explore the full programme here: buxtonfestival.co.uk/whats-on

08/06/2026

This Father’s Day, give Dad a day to remember in the Peak District & Derbyshire 💙

Whether he loves a hearty pub lunch, a scenic steam train journey, a countryside walk with incredible views, or a family adventure packed with fun, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the father figures in your life.

🍺 Raise a glass at a traditional country pub
🚂 Step back in time on a heritage railway
🥾 Explore spectacular trails and beauty spots
🐑 Enjoy a family day out surrounded by nature
🍽️ Treat Dad to a delicious Sunday roast

📍 Discover 12 brilliant ways to treat Dad this Father’s Day: https://visitpeakdistrict.com/blog/fathers-day-in-the-peak-district-derbyshire-12-brilliant-ways-to-treat-dad

The Peak District and Derbyshire is packed with unforgettable Father’s Day experiences.

07/06/2026

Step back through 100 years of childrenswear at The Children's Country House at Sudbury NT this summer! 👗✨

A brand-new exhibition, Wearing Feelings: Children in Black and Bright, is opening at The Children's Country House at Sudbury from 12 June to 7 September.

Explore how childhood has evolved through fashion, from Victorian mourning dress and wartime siren suits to colourful shell suits, flower power denim and space-age style. With nostalgic music, historic interiors and iconic garments on display, it's a fascinating journey through the decades for visitors of all ages.

📍 The Children's Country House at Sudbury
🗓️ 12 June – 7 September

Perfect for families, fashion lovers and anyone keen to relive childhood memories through the generations.

📸 Credit: National Trust Images, Janine Sterland

05/06/2026

📺 Don’t miss this! Step inside the fascinating world of National Trust Calke Abbey as it features in the latest episode of Hidden Treasures of the National Trust on BBC Two this evening at 9pm.

Discover dazzling 18th-century diamonds, heartfelt family keepsakes, one of the National Trust’s largest taxidermy collections, and the story of Calke’s rare breed Portland sheep – all revealing the rich history and hidden stories of this unique Derbyshire estate.

🗓️ Friday 5 June
⏰ 9pm
📍 Calke Abbey, Derbyshire

Can’t wait? The episode is available now on BBC iPlayer.

📸 Credit: National Trust Images / Susan Gray, Jess Smith, Paul Harris, Gillian Day

04/06/2026

We’re delighted to celebrate the success of our brilliant local businesses at last night’s VisitEngland Awards for Excellence, bringing home an incredible Gold Award and 3 Silver Awards 🥇🥈🎉

The VisitEngland Awards for Excellence are the highest accolades in English tourism, celebrating the quality, innovation, best practice and exceptional customer service of our tourism industry ⭐️

A huge congratulations to:

🥇 Hoe Grange Holidays – GOLD Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Award
🥈 Peak Edge Hotel and Red Lion Restaurant – SILVER Small Hotel of the Year
🥈 The Tickled Trout Barlow – SILVER Pub of the Year
🥈 Vivienne Smith (National Stone Centre) – SILVER Unsung Hero Award

👏 Congratulations to all our fantastic finalists on this well-deserved recognition!

Each of these winners earned their place at the national finals after winning Gold at the Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards earlier this year 🏆

Feeling inspired? Entries for this year’s awards will be opening soon, so keep an eye out for your chance to shine! ✨

01/06/2026

With its network of narrow lanes and stone cottages, the market town of Wirksworth has all the charm and quirkiness you'll ever need 🏡✨

Did you know:
1️⃣ The town is a magnet for lovers of history and heritage and local traditions include Well Dressing, the ancient ceremony of 'Church Clypping' and an annual Arts Festival 🖼️
2️⃣ Nestled in the charming streets and alleyways are gems including the historic St Mary's Church and Wirksworth Heritage Centre, which tells the story of the town and offers guided walks 👣
3️⃣ Local attractions include the High Peak Trail, The National Stone Centre and Mount Cook Adventure Centre which offers climbing and caving courses, and a huge zip wire! 🧗
4️⃣ The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway offers pretty steam train journeys from Wirksworth to the nearby town of Duffield along an unspoilt valley 🚂
5️⃣ High above the town is the spectacular StarDisc – a 21st century stone circle star chart which illuminates the constellations at night ⭐

Hands up if Wirksworth is on your must-visit list! 🙌

👉 Discover Wirksworth at http://ow.ly/LqNW50IRsTl

📸 Gary Wallis Photography