Spring may feel decades away, as Derby faces down blustery weather and a Met Office yellow wind warning.
However next week is set to be a little more settled which means planning weekends out to explore the great outdoors this March and beyond.
Our beautiful county of Derbyshire is steeped in history and has plenty of hidden hamlets and serene villages that may well feel as if frozen in time.
Here are some charming places, many that are Derbyshire beauty spots, that make a great day-trip from Derby and are ideal for a spring visit this year.
13. Great Longstone
Great Longstone is a quaint limestone village set around a pretty little green with an old cross. | Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
14. Alstonefield
Tucked away in the White Peak area of the Peak District National Park is the picturesque village of Alstonefield. It is located on the Derbyshire and Staffordshire borders, between the valleys of the Dove and the Manifold rivers and at the crossroads of ancient packhorse routes. Enjoy a drink with a view at one of the village's top pub, The George. | Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
15. Bakewell
Bakewell boasts ace open air markets and is also home the famous Bakewell Pudding. It should be a must-visit place on any foodie list! | Jason Chadwick
16. Buxton
The stunning spa town of Buxton has been attracting crowds who enjoy its natural thermal springs since Roman times. Much of its beautiful Georgian and Victorian architecture is said to be rooted in the 5th Duke of Devonshire's ambitions to create a rival spa town to Bath in the 18th century. | Submitted