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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Edale Gathering
The Gathering opened in 2016 and has been 5* rated on Tripadvisor ever since. Located at the top of Edale valley on a private farm.
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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 - 10:30pm
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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 - 10:30pm
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Hathersage Botanicals-Shivering Mountain…
The Shivering Mountain Distillery sits on a hillside overlooking Hathersage.
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Café at Hopton Hall
Café and outdoor terrace at the Grade II listed Hopton Hall (open seasonally)
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Live For The Hills Tours
Live For The Hills offers private tours of the Peak District national park for groups of 1 to 7 passengers.
Hidden Gems Events
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Heritage Open Days
From historic houses to factories, museums to music halls, formal gardens to graveyards, places, spaces and communities will host free events this…
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Wirksworth Festival
The Wirksworth Festival is a leading rural arts festival that has been around for nearly three decades.
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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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Great British Car Meets Presents: "Nearly" New…
Blow away those Christmas cobwebs and joins us on December 28th
Hidden Gems Offers
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Fischer's Two Night Fine Dining Experience
Enjoy the ultimate two-night break at Fischer’s with our special dinner, bed, and breakfast package.
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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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Stay at Fischer's & Discover Chatsworth
Book an overnight stay with dinner at Fischer’s and receive two discounted tickets to explore Chatsworth House and Gardens during your break.
Hidden Gems Trails
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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.
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…
Longdendale Trail
Cycle along a scenic former railway line that once ran between Manchester and Sheffield, passing idyllic reservoirs along the way.
Belper Heritage Walk
Learn more about this industrial community and how it has changed in the past 200 years.
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: 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.
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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