Derbyshire and the Peak District are full of surprises, offering more than just scenic views and countryside walks.
If you're looking for something different in 2025, this region delivers with quirky, offbeat attractions that guarantee a memorable day out.
From hidden gems tucked away in quiet villages to unusual landmarks and curious local traditions, there's plenty to explore beyond the typical tourist trails.
Whether you're into history, nature, or just love discovering the unexpected, Derbyshire has no shortage of unique experiences.
Think secret spots, fascinating oddities, and places with stories to tell — all set against the backdrop of the Peak District’s rugged beauty.
Perfect for solo adventures, family outings, or a fun trip with friends, these attractions show a different side to one of the UK’s most loved regions.
Ready to discover something new? Here are 20 quirky and unique places to explore.
13. Go Ape, Buxton
Awesome high ropes challenges where you can climb, leap and zip through the trees await daredevils aged ten years and over. Visit the website www.goape/locations/buxton Photo: Go Ape
14. Eyam well dressings
Well dressing featuring petal art is a tradition that has thrived in Derbyshire for many years, believed to have been brought to the county by the Romans or Celts. This year Eyam is displaying a number of small tableaux from August 28 to September 5. You can see petal pictures in various other parts of Derbyshire, go to welldressing.com Photo: Submitted
15. Abandoned B29 WW2 American AS Airforce Bomber Overexposed crash site on Bleaklow Moor with rusty aircraft engine parts and aeroplane landing gear wheels wreckage strewn across Peak District landscape
The remains of a B29 American AS Airforce Bomber plane which crash landed in a remote part of Derbyshire during the Second World War can still be seen at Bleaklow Moor. Photo: Shutterstock/Matthew Troke
16. Creswell Crags
Explore nine Ice Age caves and see prehistoric rock art on your tour. There's a Stone Age Living History weekend, led by Dr James Dilley on August 7 and 8, which will include flintknapping, fire making, bone & antler carving. Go to www.creswell-crags.org.uk Photo: Submitted