Think charming villages with cobbled streets, scenic riverside walks, historic landmarks, and rolling countryside views.
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Whether you’re after a peaceful retreat, great photo spots, or a relaxed picnic spot in the sun, the region is packed with options perfect for a summer day out on a budget.
Here’s our top perfect day trip suggestions for this summer:
1. Cheap days out
These are some of the best places for a cheap day out across Derbyshire. Photo: Brian Eyre
2. Explore the ‘plague village’
Eyam certainly has a unique place in history. It is known as the plague village, after residents quarantined themselves to stop the spread of a plague outbreak in the 17th century. If you want to learn more about the Black Death, Eyam is the perfect place to start - and it won’t cost you anything to wander the village and delve into the area’s past. Photo: Jason Chadwick
3. Take in the magnificent views on the Chatsworth Estate
The area surrounding the magnificent Chatsworth House is an ideal place for a scenic walk. While you will have to pay for admission into the grounds of the house itself, there are plenty of great vantage points where you can take in the views without having to pay anything. Photo: Brian Eyre
4. Visit Carsington Water
Carsington Water offers a scenic walking route, playground and interactive exhibition - all of which are free. Photo: Photo © Alan Heardman (cc-by-sa/2.0)