Hidden Gems
Escape the crowds and enjoy a day out with a difference.
From peaceful footpaths to traffic-free cycle trails, explore somewhere new and discover something different in the Peak District and Derbyshire away from the usual tourist trail.
With rolling dales, dramatic moorland, fabulous footpaths, charming towns and villages and acres of open space to enjoy, there’s more than enough of the Peak District and Derbyshire to go around. But delve a little deeper and you'll find so much more to discover...
Here’s our pick of the best hidden gems and unique places to explore in the Peak District and Derbyshire.
Featured Hidden Gems Businesses
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The Peacock at Owler Bar
Reward the miles, celebrate the milestones, and tuck into the best farm-to-fork pub food Sheffield has to offer.
Open today: 11:00am - 11:00pm
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Ashford Mill
Ashford Mill is an award winning watermill on the River Wye at Ashford in the Water. A Grade 2 listed 3 bedroomed historic conversion. incredibly…
Open today: 11:00am - 11:00pm
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Dining at The Peacock at Rowsley
3* AA Rosette Restaurant, one of the best in the Peak District!
Open today: 12:00pm - 9:00pm
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Quackers Café at Thornbridge Estate
Free to park, you can sit and enjoy a breakfast sandwich, coffee and cake, or a spot of light lunch in Quackers Cafe.
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Penny Pot Café
A super friendly hikers’ café in the heart of Edale, serving up great locally roasted coffee and loose-leaf tea, pasties and delicious home-made…
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Candlelight Cottage
Romantic, oak beamed cottage overlooking the green in the picturesque village of Litton. Rated 5 star Gold, Candlelight Cottage has been beautifully…
Hidden Gems Events
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Mercatum Christmas Artisan Markets at Haddon Hall
This winter, Haddon Hall will host its renowned Mercatum Christmas Markets over four weekends.
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Santa's Enchanted Journey at Ecclesbourne Valley…
Returning for 2025! Santa’s Enchanted Journey – a festive steam ride for all the family to enjoy!
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Christmas Guided Hall Tours at Renishaw
The already-stunning Renishaw Hall lends itself to the festive period and is the perfect canvas for seasonal dressing.
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Breakfast with Santa at Renishaw Hall
Enjoy a delicious full English breakfast with Santa and his friends, take pictures, chat with Santa and receive a gift for the children.
Hidden Gems Offers
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15% Treetop Challenge Family Discount at Go Ape…
15% off Treetop Challenge at Go Ape Buxton
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Discounted Pizza and drink offers - Takeaway or…
Enjoy authentic Neapolitan woodfired pizzas, matched to specially selected artisan beers, larges and ciders. Drinks are sourced from Peak Ales, a…
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Fish & Fizz Fridays at The Prince of Wales
Enjoy our scrumptious traditional Fish and a glass of fizz
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Lunch for less every Wed-Fri at The Prince of…
Enjoy special offers on two and three course lunches at this award-winning Peak District pub.
Hidden Gems Trails
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Belper Heritage Walk
Learn more about this industrial community and how it has changed in the past 200 years.
The White Peak Loop
An incredible circular route of just over 42 miles that runs through the most beautiful areas of Derbyshire & the Peak District.
Ambergate Betty Kenny Walk
A four mile circular walk from Ambergate Station through Shining Cliff Woods
Longdendale Trail
Cycle along a scenic former railway line that once ran between Manchester and Sheffield, passing idyllic reservoirs along the way.
Hidden Gems Itineraries
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Discover Derbyshire's hidden food and garden gems
Explore the Peak District and Derbyshire’s hidden food and garden gems on this fabulous 3-day itinerary around Bakewell, Baslow and Pilsley.
Car-free guide: A train tour of the Goyt Valley
Just a short hop on the train from Manchester and Sheffield, this picturesque corner of the county is waiting to be discovered.
The Peak District's Hope Valley by Train
Take a scenic rail journey through Britain’s first National Park - filled with rugged landscapes, storybook villages and timeless trails along the…
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