The stunning spa town of Buxton has been attracting crowds who enjoy its natural thermal springs since Roman times. Much of its beautiful Georgian and Victorian architecture is said to be rooted in the 5th Duke of Devonshire's ambitions to create a rival spa town to Bath in the 18th century. (Pictured is the view of the Old Hall Hotel and the Devonshire Dome.)placeholder image
The stunning spa town of Buxton has been attracting crowds who enjoy its natural thermal springs since Roman times. Much of its beautiful Georgian and Victorian architecture is said to be rooted in the 5th Duke of Devonshire's ambitions to create a rival spa town to Bath in the 18th century. (Pictured is the view of the Old Hall Hotel and the Devonshire Dome.) | Visit Peak District & Derbyshire

I fall in love with these Derbyshire market towns and villages every time I visit

Emma Walker
By Emma Walker

Editor

Published 23rd Jan 2026, 14:29 GMT

Explore the charm and allure of Derbyshire’s market towns and villages

Derbyshire is steeped in history and natural beauty, and there are many towns and villages that have preserved these aspects for future generations.

These historic and beautiful market towns are an easy drive from Derby and accessible by public transport.

If you are looking for a place to explore, here are nine historic market towns near Derby:

Tucked away in the White Peak area of the Peak District National Park is the picturesque village of Alstonefield. It is located on the Derbyshire and Staffordshire borders, between the valleys of the Dove and the Manifold rivers and at the crossroads of ancient packhorse routes. Enjoy a drink with a view at one of the village's top pub, The George.

13. Alstonefield

Tucked away in the White Peak area of the Peak District National Park is the picturesque village of Alstonefield. It is located on the Derbyshire and Staffordshire borders, between the valleys of the Dove and the Manifold rivers and at the crossroads of ancient packhorse routes. Enjoy a drink with a view at one of the village's top pub, The George. | Visit Peak District & Derbyshire

Beautiful villages erected around a grand old hall, an ancient church and picturesque duck pond is home to the Fitzherbert family for over 400 years; it is also the family's magnificent Jacobean residence at the Hall. Of particular significance to visitors is the Tissington to Hartington route, which could be great for hikers to explore.

14. Tissington

Beautiful villages erected around a grand old hall, an ancient church and picturesque duck pond is home to the Fitzherbert family for over 400 years; it is also the family's magnificent Jacobean residence at the Hall. Of particular significance to visitors is the Tissington to Hartington route, which could be great for hikers to explore. | Visit Peak District & Derbyshire

Great Longstone is a quaint limestone village set around a pretty little green with an old cross.

15. Great Longstone

Great Longstone is a quaint limestone village set around a pretty little green with an old cross. | Visit Peak District & Derbyshire

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