The stunning Derbyshire beauty spot with sweeping views named among UK’s top literary landmarks
The grand house in Derbyshire linked to Jane Austen's Pemberley, is named one of UK's best literary landmarks.
A Peak District beauty spot has been named in a prestigious list released today (Monday, September 8).
A new study has revealed the UK’s top ten literary landmarks for International Literacy Day - and a Peak District tourist attraction is on the list.
The research ranked locations based on average monthly search volume, Instagram popularity, Tripadvisor ratings, and entry fees to uncover the ultimate destinations to visit and celebrate UK’s favourite authors.
Black Mountains in Wales took the top spot.
The Black Mountains in the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) are widely believed to have inspired Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings.
Chatsworth House in Derbyshire came second on the list because of its Jane Austen Pemberley connection.
Widely regarded as the model for Pemberley in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Chatsworth House embodies the romance and social drama that has made the novel one of the world’s most enduring love stories.
With over 246,000 search visits and 150,000 Instagram mentions, its cultural pull is as strong today as in Austen’s time, amplified by its starring role in film adaptations.
Though entry costs £32, visitors can explore its lavishly decorated rooms, admire a world-class art collection, or wander 105 acres of landscaped gardens with sweeping views across the county.
Seasonal events and markets bring the estate to life throughout the year, while the surrounding countryside offers walking trails that connect with other Peak District highlights.
The British Library in London came third on the list.
The free-to-access cultural powerhouse offers a peek into over 170 million items, including Shakespeare’s first folio, the Magna Carta and manuscripts by Austen, Dickens, and the Brontës.
Attracting global visitors with a Tripadvisor rating of 4.5, it is both a hub for research and a tourist destination, bridging the gap between academic study and popular culture.
The library also hosts rotating exhibitions that showcase rare books, maps, and archives from around the world, while free displays let people see medieval illuminated manuscripts and sacred texts up close.
Louis Rix from Car Finance 247 said: “Exploring these literary landmarks is as much about the journey as the destination.
“From a road trip into the Welsh mountains that inspired Tolkien to a drive through the Peak District to Austen’s Pemberley, these places remind us that stories come alive when we experience them first-hand.”
Here is the full list of top 10 literary landmarks
1. Black Mountains
2. Chatsworth House
3. British Library
4. Mourne Mountains
5. Canterbury Cathedral
6. John Rylands Library
7. Tintagel Castle
8. Ashdown Forest
9. Shakespeare’s Globe
10. Brontë Parsonage