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 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 - 10:00pm
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The Maynard Restaurant
The Maynard restaurant is the perfect place to unwind after a day exploring the Peak District.
Open today: 8:00am - 8:30pm
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Bolsover Castle
This hilltop castle was built as a fashionable retreat for 17th-Century courtiers to entertain influential guests. Now its reputation for revelry…
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Creswell Crags
Woolly mammoths roamed the lands around Creswell Crags, and nomadic Neanderthal man sought shelter in Creswell Crags’ caves whilst they were…
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Bank House
An award-winning restaurant and cocktail bar in the beautiful Peak District village of Hathersage.
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Calke Abbey
Poised somewhere between gentle neglect and downright dereliction, Calke Abbey is unlike other great country estates.
Hidden Gems Events
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Hopton Hall Snowdrop Gardens
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Hopton Hall's renowned Snowdrop Walk.
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Spital Cemetery Well Dressing
Well Dressing is the art of decorating springs or wells with pictures made of natural products.
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Tissington Well Dressing
The Tissington Well Dressing is one of the oldest and most famous in Derbyshire, attracting visitors from far and wide.
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Great British Car Shows Presents - Italian Cars
Celebrating all the great Italian marques and designers
Hidden Gems Offers
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10% off if you travel without a car
Travel to Hoe Grange Holidays by public transport, bike, on foot or even on horseback to get 10% off your stay
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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 &…
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Ashford Arms - Enjoy a free bottle of wine when…
Enjoy a free bottle of selected wine when dining Monday to Friday.
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.
Longdendale Trail
Cycle along a scenic former railway line that once ran between Manchester and Sheffield, passing idyllic reservoirs along the way.
Ambergate Betty Kenny Walk
A four mile circular walk from Ambergate Station through Shining Cliff Woods
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.
Hidden Gems Itineraries
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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…
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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