The festive season is the perfect time to ring-fence some precious time for yourself.
What is often considered to be the busiest time of year, can also be a little daunting, as you juggle to-do lists, work life and home life, which is a balancing act within itself.
Luckily for us Derby enjoys the enviable location of being situated in the heart of the country. This means it offers easy access to nearby Peak District which is a real treat at this time of year.
We have created a list of beautiful places to explore this festive season.
Here is our round-up which includes fairytale villages and a top Derbyshire beauty spot with a gorgeous hidden waterfall.
1. Druids Rocks Birchover
The Rowter Rocks at Birchover have caves, rooms, tunnels, steps and even an armchair carved into the stone. Victorian tourists were lead to believe these were the work of an ancient Druid community when they were carved by a local man some 300 years ago. | cc-by-sa/2.0 - © Patrick Baldwin - geograph.org.uk/p/2818130
2. Lumsdale Falls
Located in the north-east of Matlock is the hidden waterfall of the beautiful Lumsdale Falls which forms part of Lumsdale Valley. The site is of national archaeological and historic importance and is owned by the Arkwright Society, an educational charity whose mission is to preserve industrial heritage. | cc-by-sa/2.0 - © Mike Lyne - geograph.org.uk/p/6444024
3. Ilam Park
The stunning grounds of Ilam Park are perfect to explore if you find yourself in Derbyshire over the winter months. | Photo © Paul Harrop (cc-by-sa/2.0)
4. Osmaston
Osmaston is a fairytale village near Ashbourne, complete with pretty thatched cottages and stunning woodland. Visitors should head to Osmaston Park for a glimpse of the picturesque old sawmill. | © John Sutton - geograph.org.uk/p/6164714