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.placeholder image
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

The top 7 charming market towns and villages in Derbyshire for pretty winter walks

Ria Ghei
By Ria Ghei

Senior Reporter

Published 2nd Nov 2025, 08:45 GMT

Explore Derbyshire's most charming market towns and villages for picturesque winter walks.

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?

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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.

This small town in Chesterfield holds a prime location of being near the Peak District. The moderately hilly landscape means views across the county can also be enjoyed all year round.

5. Dronfield

This small town in Chesterfield holds a prime location of being near the Peak District. The moderately hilly landscape means views across the county can also be enjoyed all year round. | Google

Chapel-en-le-Frith sits nestled within the dramatic landscape of the Peak District. Breathe in the calm serenity as your gaze travels over moorland peaks. There are also plenty of traditional pubs and award-winning eateries to explore too.

6. Chapel-en-le-Frith

Chapel-en-le-Frith sits nestled within the dramatic landscape of the Peak District. Breathe in the calm serenity as your gaze travels over moorland peaks. There are also plenty of traditional pubs and award-winning eateries to explore too. | Jason Chadwick

Developed as one of England's first tourist destinations, Matlock Bath features many entertaining highlights including Heights of Abraham.

7. Matlock Bath

Developed as one of England's first tourist destinations, Matlock Bath features many entertaining highlights including Heights of Abraham. | Brian Eyre

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