Our beautiful county of Derbyshire boasts plenty of character.
Market towns and local villages are the perfect places to explore this winter.
How about packing your hiking boots and hitting Derbyshire for a day-trip?
Here is our list below that is filled with charming spaces in Derbyshire.
From the incredible views across High Peak to the ‘landlocked seaside town’ of Matlock and nearby Matlock Bath, here are seven charming market towns and villages to explore this winter across Derbyshire.
1. Wirksworth
Wirksworth is a highly rated Derbyshire market town, recently named by The Sunday Times as the best place to live in Derbyshire. With its grand stone buildings, pretty alleys and cobblestone streets, it is easy to see why. Its grand literary connections also include DH Lawrence who lived and wrote in Wirksworth. | Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
2. Ashford in the water
Explore one of Derbyshire's top picture postcard villages, Ashford in the water, this winter. Pictured is the bridge over the River Wye, offering incredible views across the Peak District National Park. | Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
3. Bakewell
Perched on the banks of the River Wye, Bakewell is the Peak District National Park's largest town. On your walk you will no doubt be delighted by honey stone buildings, pretty courtyards and Derbyshire countryside. | Visit Peak District & Derbyshire | Peaklass
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4. Hathersage
Hathersage is a village in the Derbyshire Dales that is brimming with characterful spaces and acclaimed eateries and shops. North Lees Hall on Birley Lane, Hathersage is a great space to explore on foot. Literary fans will be delighted to learn the site is inspiration behind Mr Rochester's Thornfield Hall in the Charlotte Brontë's classic, Jane Eyre. | The Historic England Archive, Historic England