Discover Jane Austen's Derbyshire

After lunch, head into nearby Bakewell. It is believed that Jane Austen wrote the literary classic 'Pride & Prejudice' whilst staying in Bakewell at The Rutland Arms hotel, still standing in the centre of town.

Bakewell is thinly disguised as 'Lambton' in the novel, with its charming streets and alleyways. The town is the ideal place for an interesting walk, taking in scenic buildings, charming courtyards and pretty streets. The town also has a great selection of independent shops, quality places to eat and drink, and is also the birthplace of the famous Bakewell Pudding - a local delicacy that shouldn’t be missed!

Stay overnight at the nearby Cavendish Hotel in Baslow, a luxury boutique hotel in the Chatsworth Estate with great views of the Chatsworth landscape and the beauty of the Peak District.

Get up early for a short climb from the pretty village of Hathersage to enjoy the views from the ‘Keira Knightley’ Rock. Stanage Edge found fame as the scenic spot where Elizabeth Bennet (played by Keira Knightley) daydreamed of dashing Mr Darcy (played by Matthew Macfadyen) in the 2005 blockbuster Pride and Prejudice.

Stretching for around four miles, Stanage Edge is known for its brilliant walks with stunning views. In an area known as the ’Dark Peak’, famed for its gritstone edges and dramatic moorland expanses, Stanage Edge provides spectacular panoramic views over the Derwent and Hope Valleys, Mam Tor and Kinder Scout.

On your way from Stanage Edge to Hathersage, you'll pass North Lees Hall, an impressive mansion. Now a private property, parts of North Lees Hall were used for filming Pride & Prejudice (starring Keira Knightley, Matthew MacFadyen and Dame Judi Dench). Please note: The Hall is currently let as a residential property.

Once you’ve worked up an appetite, enjoy lunch at The George in Hathersage. Tuck into delicious locally sourced seasonal food served in a 500-year-old building. Frequented by author Charlotte Bronte, it has been returned to its former glory as a contemporary coaching inn.

Head back to Baslow for a 2^nd night at the stunning Cavendish Hotel.

Another must see is the impressive Haddon Hall, The Hall was the backdrop for the 2005 Pride and Prejudice film. Home to the Manners family, Haddon is renowned for its romantic atmosphere and unspoilt rooms, including England’s oldest medieval kitchens and a spectacular Elizabethan long gallery, which regularly makes an appearance on screen.

Enjoy a lunch at The Prince of Wales, Baslow. This lovely pub serves a great selection of local artisan ales and local fresh produce, guests can enjoy the Terrace overlooking the rolling hills.

Head North towards Buxton, via the pretty village of Longnor. This historic village in the White Peak was used as Lambton in the 1995 BBC production of Pride & Prejudice, and you can wander in their footsteps down the cobbles past the Old Bull Inn.

Stay overnight at the Buxton Crescent. The Grade I listed Buxton Crescent, beautifully restored and reopened in 2020, is the reincarnation of two once-upon-a-time, grand and gracious hotels, well known throughout Georgian England as the premier resting place for stylish spa seekers who came from all over the country to bathe in the thermal waters of Buxton.

Start your trip to this famous spa town, known for its 'healing spa waters since Roman times', at the Buxton Crescent Heritage Experience. The perfect place to find out more about Buxton's fascinating history and the Peak District in general. Take a virtual reality flight above the town during its Georgian heyday and rub shoulders with the regency high society at a glamorous ball before having your ailments cured by their 18th century apothecary. Follow rainwater on a 5,000 year journey through the Peak District hills and find out why it emerges warm from the natural springs beneath the Crescent, you can even bottle some straight from source and take it home.

Afterwards, enjoy an elegant lunch at the charming No. 6 The Square, a quintessential English tearoom set in the Georgian elegance of the leafy square opposite the Buxton Opera House.

Spend your final afternoon soaking up the scenery at Lyme Park, the backdrop to one of the most famous scenes from the BBC TV version of Pride & Prejudice (1995). Admire its iconic lake to see where actor Colin Firth emerged, dripping wet in white shirt and breeches! Dating from Tudor Times, Lyme was later transformed into an Italianate palace, though some Elizabethan interiors survive.