Explore these tranquil villages where you can enjoy your retirement in peace
If you’re someone who’s approaching retirement or looking for a more peaceful life then you’ll no doubt be facing some big decisions.
If you’ve worked in an office for many years and want to swap the city for the countryside, many East Midlands villages are ideal for a more sedate lifestyle.
With their historic churches, low-beam pubs and stunning countryside, these Derbyshire villages are perfect. They’ve all been described as ‘fairy-tale villages’ by BBC Countryfile.
1. Peak District's pretty villages
Derbyshire is filled with beautiful places just waiting to be explored. | Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
2. Castleton
Enjoy stunning sunsets and equally incredible sunrises at Castleton. This gorgeous village tops BBC Countryfile's list of top 10 fairytale villages in the Peak District to explore this summer. | Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
3. Tideswell
Tideswell is one of the Peak District's bigger villages. It is home to the magnificent church of St John the Baptist, known as the 'Cathedral of the Peak' and was fondly referred to as a 'grand and inspiring church' by Sir John Betjeman. | Jason Chadwick
4. Ashford-in-the-Water
Sitting pretty on the River Wye is Ashford-in-the-Water, which Countryfile refers to as 'possibly the Peak's prettiest village'. Here is the medieval Sheepwash Bridge, a serene spot filled with sweeping willow trees. The location was also named by VisitEngland as top spot to play the traditional game of Poohsticks. | Visit Peak District & Derbyshire