Escape the city and enjoy a relaxing day in the countryside with 16 hidden villages just a short drive from Derby.
These peaceful spots offer quiet lanes, old stone cottages, and timeless charm - perfect for a walk, a lazy lunch, or simply soaking up the sun.
Think winding paths through green fields, sleepy pubs with garden seating, and village greens where nothing much happens - and that’s the beauty of it.
Whether you're after a gentle stroll, a riverside picnic, or a dose of rural calm, each village has its own quiet appeal.
There’s no need for long travel or busy tourist spots.
These are the kind of places where you can park up, wander freely, and let the pace slow right down.
5. Edensor
Edensor is another of the charming villages dotted across the Chatsworth Estate. It has been named as Derbyshire’s poshest village and one of most desirable places to live in the UK. Photo: jason chadwick
6. Beeley
Beeley has been part of the Chatsworth Estate since the 17th century, and the village is home to the popular Devonshire Arms - a four star country inn. Photo: jason chadwick
7. Hartington
Hartington is a picturesque village in the south of the Peak District National Park. It is popular with walkers, providing access to the scenic walking routes across the Dove Valley. Photo: jason chadwick
8. Baslow
Baslow is only a two mile walk from Chatsworth House, and this picturesque village is the perfect place to stop if you want a drink and a bite to eat after visiting the famous estate. Photo: Brian Eyre