Settle amidst glorious Derbyshire countryside is this collection
of Peak District breaks. With its picture-perfect market towns and
the dramatic landscape of the magnificent park, short breaks in
Derbyshire makes an enchanting escape, whatever time of the year.
Home to stunning and historic stately homes, this region is also a
fantastic place to learn as well as explore.
Why a short break in Derbyshire?
Derbyshire offers a diverse range of superb excursions for a
short break, whether you're seeking a quirky spa town for a
shopping spree or wishing to ramble across breath-taking moorland
at the Peak District National Park, Derbyshire has something for
everyone. Bring along your bike to speed along the Tissington Trail
and discover the ancient secrets of subterranean caverns. Its
sleepy villages offer rustic taverns to soak in the culture, where
you can treat yourself to dining out during your self-catered stay.
Other things to do whilst here includes golfing, zip-lining in the
treetops at Go Ape, climbing and water sports at activity centres.
For more ideas on how to spend time outdoors, browse
things to do in the Peak District.
Places to Visit in Derbyshire
The region is also renowned for its rich heritage and no trip
would be complete without wandering the ancient, lordly corridors
of Haddon Hall or living your own Jane Austen tale amid the
opulence of Chatsworth House, which played a part in inspiring the
literary masterpiece, Pride and Prejudice. Be sure to explore the
quaint, pretty streets of Bakewell
and tuck into the iconic dessert to which the town gave its name
and for more inspiration scan over
places to stay in Bakewell. Visit the charming town of Matlock,
home to a wealth of attractions, such as the Heights of Abraham to
soak in the splendour of nature from a cable car, Matlock Farm Park
to get up close with furry animals and Gulliver's Kingdom for
exciting rides. Spend the day at the bustling town of Buxton,
with its fabulous Opera House showing live entertainment all
year-round; budding historians can unveil the history of the Peak
District and Derbyshire at the fascinating Buxton Museum & Art
Gallery. Why not have a read of the Buxton
Travel Guide to gather more ideas?
Types of Holiday
Peak District breaks are the perfect escape for the whole family
and a furry friend so why not secure a stay at
dog friendly cottages Derbyshire? For a celebratory getaway
with both family and friends perhaps these large
cottages in Derbyshire will be more suitable. Those seeking a
recuperating escape in a stylish abode may wish to book
Peak District luxury cottages.