- Peak District National Park — England’s first national park, offering dramatic gritstone edges, limestone dales, and miles of walking, cycling and climbing routes through iconic spots like Kinder Scout and Stanage Edge.
- Chatsworth House — A grand stately home with extensive formal gardens, an important art collection and seasonal exhibitions, set in a large deer park near Bakewell.
- Haddon Hall — A remarkably well-preserved medieval and Tudor manor house with historic rooms, tranquil gardens and atmospheric architecture used in many film and TV productions.
- Dovedale and the River Dove — A scenic limestone valley famed for its stepping stones, wooded ravines and short, family-friendly walks amid striking natural scenery.
- Blue John Cavern (Castleton) — An accessible show cave where you can see rare Blue John mineral veins and dramatic underground formations on guided tours.
- Monsal Trail & Monsal Head — A traffic-free walking and cycling trail along a former railway that passes through tunnels and over the dramatic Monsal Head viaduct with superb views.
- Cromford Mills / Derwent Valley Mills — The birthplace of the factory system and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with industrial-era mills, museums and riverside walks exploring the Industrial Revolution.
- Bakewell — A picturesque market town best known for the Bakewell pudding and artisan food shops, making it a pleasant base for exploring the southern Peak District.
