There’s simply so many things to see and do that it’s impossible to fit them all in during a single holiday or trip the area.
From English Heritage landmarks, National Trust beauty spots or the simple joy of a leisurely stroll followed by a cake and cuppa in a quaint village cafe, Derbyshire has something for everyone.
We’ve all heard of Chatsworth House. We all know about Bolsover Castle and Hardwick Hall, but did you know Derbyshire has it’s very own blue lagoon?
Were you aware of the county’s amazing ice age caverns or mysterious druid carvings at Rowtor Rocks?
And, of course, it’s not only about what we can see on the surface. There’s many more fascinating places to see and stories to hear if we dip beneath the surface.
Here we you bring a quick guide on where to visit away from the usual big-hitting attractions throughout Derbsyshire in 2026.
1. Creswell Crags
Just outside the village of Creswell, the caverns contain fossils of ancient beasts, tools of early humans, and the northernmost ice age cave art in all of Europe. The site is known as Creswell Crags, and it offers a unique glimpse into cave use during the Upper Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Bronze, and Roman ages. Photo: Annette Crook Photography/Visit Peak District and Derbyshire
2. Solomons Temple
Built atop the site of a Bronze Age burial mound, Solomon's Temple casts a watchful eye over the spa town of Buxton, the highest market town in England. Solomon's Temple stands on a ridge 1,440 feet above sea level. On a clear day, you can see for 15 miles or more from the top of the tower. Photo: Victor Gibbons
3. Winnats Pass
The narrow and winding Winnats Pass is located in the Peak District National Park near the village of Castleton. The road winds through a steep-sided valley surrounded by towering limestone ridges and pinnacles, creating spectacular views. There are numerous footpaths around Winnats Pass and a short walk up the pass and down by another route is well worthwhile. Photo: Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
4. Historic England Archive / Heritage-Images : Arbor Low Stone Circle
Arbor Low Stone Circle, Derbyshire. Aerial view of neolithic monument. Artist Historic England Staff Photographer. (Photo by English Heritage/Heritage Images/Getty Images) : The most important prehistoric site of the East Midlands, Arbor Low - Located in Monyash - is a Neolithic henge monument atmospherically set amid high moorland. Within an earthen bank and ditch, a circle of some 50 white limestone slabs, all now fallen, surrounds a central stone ‘cove’ – a feature found only in major sacred sites. Nearby is enigmatic Gib Hill, a large burial mound. Photo: Getty Images : f