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.
17. Wirksworth chosen by expert judges
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. | Brian Eyre