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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The Bareca at Bike & Boot Leisure Hotels
The Bareca (Bar-restaurant-café) is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner to both residents and non-residents serving a Mediterranean style menu,…
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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Amber Valley Wines
A small family run vineyard close to the edge of the Peak District in the lovely village of Wessington in the beautiful Amber Valley.
Open today: 11:00am - 11:00pm
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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…
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Westwood Aparthotel
Nestled in the heart of Glossop Town in the Highpeak, Westwood Aparthotel offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience
Hob Hurst's House
A square prehistoric burial mound with an earthwork ditch, named after a local goblin
Hidden Gems Events
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Bamford Well Dressing
Well Dressing is the art of decorating springs or wells with pictures made of natural products.
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Blackwell Well Dressing
A beloved tradition in Derbyshire featuring beautiful designs made from natural materials
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Whaley Bridge Well Dressing
A beloved tradition in Derbyshire featuring beautiful designs made from natural materials
Hidden Gems Offers
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10% of all Rooms at Bretton Cottage
Late offer- A top quality award winning luxury B&B. An impressive former 17th Century Farmhouse situated within the tranquil hamlet of Bretton.
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Winter Offer at Buxton Crescent Experience!
Visit Peak District readers can get 15% off tickets to the Buxton Crescent Experience !
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The Bulls Head, Foolow - Thursday Pie & a Pint
Enjoy a delicious pie and a pint for just £21.95 at the Bulls Head, Foolow!
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Free return admission for 12 months on full…
Take a tram ride through time at Crich Tramway Village, home of The National Tramway Museum - an ideal destination for all ages.
Hidden Gems Trails
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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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
Market Magic & Hidden Gems: 48 hours in Leek
This itinerary is based in the historic market town of Leek, famed for its Arts & Crafts architecture and traditional outdoor & indoor market, the…
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