Christmas in Derbyshire can be the perfect time to explore our beautiful county.
You may perhaps feel a little spoilt for choice as the region has plenty of serene villages and hidden hamlets to explore.
Castleton is one of the Peak District’s hidden gems and a real beauty spot especially in the festive season.
Castleton is often hailed as one of the region’s prettiest villages during the festive season.
It is one of the top Peak District spots in the run-up to Christmas where fairy lights draped in olde world shop windows create magical vibes.
Various glowing Tripadvisor reviews also include people saying the village is ‘unbelievably scenic’ a chocolate box village’, ‘beautiful lanes and roads around the amazing village’, and ‘delightful, where a photograph can be taken on every corner’.
Castleton really comes into its own thanks to its location in the heart of the Peak District National Park.
Visit the atmospheric Medieval ruins of Peveril Castle, built in 1086 for William Peverel, who was one of William the Conqueror’s most honoured knights.
Another big tourist draw is the village’s four feature caves of Blue John Mine, Treak Cliff Cavern, Speedwell Cavern and Peak Cavern.
Here you can spot rare mineral of Blue John, and see breath-taking stalactite and stalagmite formations during you visit to the caves.
Here is our photo gallery capturing the beauty of Castleton in all seasons.
1. Castleton
Castleton is a magical place to be in the festive season. Many families make the annual visit to enjoy fun Christmas activities. Be sure to look out for fairy lights festooned across windows that makes Castleton one of the most beautifully illuminated villages in Derbyshire at this time of year. | Michael Hardy
2. Castleton at Christmas
Castleton is a lovely place to visit at Christmas-time and beyond, when the village is adorned with festive decorations and lights that illuminate narrow streets. | Brian Eyre
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3. Christmas in Castleton
As the nights draw in, why not take an evening walk around the village, to really appreciate the beauty of Castleton in all its festive glory? | Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
4. Picturesque Castleton
Castleton has won the hearts of visitors over the years, it was also crowned UK’s fourth ‘most instagrammable village’ in 2020. | Simon Dell