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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.

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Bustler Market Street Food

Award-winning street food venue in the heart of Derby city.


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Holbeck Farm Barns

Nestled within Holbeck are five luxury self-catered holiday cottages with a myriad of dog-friendly walking routes, surrounded by the North…


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Matlock Ghost Emporium

Step into the wonderfully strange world of Matlock Ghost Emporium, where every handcrafted ghost has its own name, story, and place within the…


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The Old Smithy Beeley

A beautiful cafe based in the Chatsworth estate in the stunning village of Beeley.


Hidden Gems Events

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Wright of Derby: From the Shadows at Derby Museum

Celebrate one of Britain’s best artists, Joseph Wright ‘of Derby’


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Belper Well Dressing

Well Dressing is a Derbyshire tradition where communities create floral mosaics around wells, blending art & nature to celebrate water, & heritage


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Great British Car Shows Presents - Land Rover Day

Land Rover was the Britain's first global export success, which continues today


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Wedding Fayre at the Cat and Fiddle Inn

Explore the venue while meeting a carefully curated selection of local wedding suppliers.


Hidden Gems Offers

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Father's Day Special - 2 for £30 Adult Admission…

Until 31st July 2026, get TWO museum admission tickets for £30 and enjoy a day out like no other!


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The Prince of Wales, Baslow - Lunch For Less

Lunch For Less - Enjoy 2 delicious courses for just £28 or 3 courses for £35 at The Prince of Wales, Baslow. Tuesday to Saturday


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Late Availability 20% off Cottages at Chatsworth…

Take 20% off the full price of any of our Peak District cottages when booking a last-minute stay 4 weeks or less in advance.


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The Cupola 'Lords Lunch' £25

An indulgent lunch, comprising of 'The Cupola Club' flame griddled chicken breast, dry cured bacon, melted mature cheddar and mozzarella cheese &…


Hidden Gems Trails

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Longdendale Trail

Cycle along a scenic former railway line that once ran between Manchester and Sheffield, passing idyllic reservoirs along the way.


Calke to Staunton Harold walking trail

Enjoy a leisurely walk from Calke Abbey to Staunton Harold, with views over the reservoir, arable fields and woodland.


Belper Heritage Walk

Learn more about this industrial community and how it has changed in the past 200 years.


The Phoenix Greenways

Whether you come for the day, a weekend or a longer stay, there is plenty for the family to do, visit and explore. A network of traffic free walking…


Hidden Gems Itineraries

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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…


Castles, Markets & Spires

Explore the lesser-known North East of Derbyshire, near Chesterfield.


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: 48 hours in the Derwent Valley

Connecting charming towns and villages with an amazing industrial past, the Derwent Valley Line runs from Derby to Matlock.


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