Derbyshire and the Peak District offer something for everyone – from impressive viewpoints and historic attractions to unique hidden gems dotted across the area.
Whether you’re a tourist venturing into the Peak District for the very first time this summer, or a Derbyshire resident looking to explore the county further, these are 41 places that you need to visit.
Whether you’re a tourist venturing into the Peak District for the very first time this summer, or a Derbyshire resident looking to explore the county further, these are 41 places that you need to visit.
![The underground boat journey at Speedwell Cavern is certainly a unique day out.](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjg1ZDRkM2E1LTJiYTEtNDQzNi05MTBmLTkxZTU3ZGNkYWVjZjo3NGYzMjQ3Ni1jYmRkLTQ3NTgtYTRlZC02OGVkZDkwOTE1YjY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
33. Speedwell Cavern, Castleton
The underground boat journey at Speedwell Cavern is certainly a unique day out.Photo: jason chadwick
![If you’re looking for more stunning scenery in the Castleton area, you can also head towards Winnats Pass.](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjhlZjVlYTJkLTE0ZmEtNGFmNy05ZWQzLTAxMmYwOWU3N2NjYjpkYzcwN2U4NS1jZjc0LTQwZTctODVlOS01NjdiMTMyZWQ0MjY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
34. Winnats Pass
If you’re looking for more stunning scenery in the Castleton area, you can also head towards Winnats Pass.Photo: jason chadwick
![Walkers can take in two of the area’s most historic buildings - Bolsover Castle and Sutton Scarsdale Hall.](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjY4OTc5NWRmLWNmYzktNDBkYy1iNTdmLTE0NDBhYTdjMzgyYTo5NjA4NjNlZC0zODY0LTRiZmEtODAwMy0wNWQxNjVlN2RlOTA=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
35. Bolsover Castle to Sutton Scarsdale
Walkers can take in two of the area’s most historic buildings - Bolsover Castle and Sutton Scarsdale Hall.Photo: Brian Eyre
![If you’re looking for great views over the Derbyshire countryside, head to the cable cars at the Heights of Abraham in Matlock.](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjI4MWZkY2JiLTQxYTItNDMwNS1iMjYzLTNjM2JmMjQ2M2U5OTo3NjgxZDczNi03NTZiLTQyOTUtYjY5Ny01NjgwZGE4ZDAzZGE=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
36. Heights of Abraham
If you’re looking for great views over the Derbyshire countryside, head to the cable cars at the Heights of Abraham in Matlock.Photo: Brian Eyre