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.
13. Monyash
Monyash is another great Peak District destination to visit over the summer months. Photo: Brian Eyre
14. Osmaston
Osmaston, nestled in the Derbyshire Dales, is another of the county’s scenic villages - with this fairytale sawmill among the sights to take in. Photo: cc-by-sa/2.0 - © John Sutton - geograph.org.uk/p/6164714
15. Milford
Milford is located between Belper and Duffield in the Amber Valley area of Derbyshire - and it rounds out this list of villages that you need to visit over the summer. Photo: Brian Eyre
16. Stoney Middleton
Stoney Middleton is renowned for its beautiful limestone cliffs, and if you’re hungry after exploring the area, why not visit The Cupola or the award-winning Toll Bar Fish and Chip Shop? Photo: Brian Eyre