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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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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…


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3Trees Glamping

Luxury Holiday Accommodation on the Edge of The Peak District


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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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.


Castles, Markets & Spires

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


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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