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Time spent exploring the Peak District & Derbyshire, soaking up the landscapes and villages, wouldn’t be quite complete without trying a locally brewed beer or two. Luckily, the Peak District & Derbyshire have loads of fantastic breweries, so here’s just a handful of locally produced real ales to add to your ‘must-try’ list:

How many have you sampled...?

Enjoying a refreshing pint, sharing previously undiscovered cheeses, sipping on a glass of bubbly…how do you enjoy food on holiday? When exploring a new place, tucking into tasty local treasures can be just as exciting as the big outdoors, but if you’re not local, you’ll need a guide to show you where to eat. Whether you’re indulging, wanting to try the best of the best, or have a dietary requirement, we’re here to help! Using our local knowledge, we’ve collated THE list of places to eat, sharing all of our best kept secrets and making your local dining experience in the Peak District & Derbyshire a piece of cake!

Upon hearing the words ‘cottage in the Peak District’, a certain mental image springs to mind. This daydream often involves cosy evenings inside rustic stone exteriors, wooden beams and dinners in a country kitchen. Within this dream-world you’ll naturally place yourself on a sofa by the fire, glass of wine in hand, soaking up the peacefulness of the countryside, having had a great hike earlier that day - We’ve all been there...

The Derbyshire countryside and Peak District National Park have some of the best locations for landscape photography in the country. There are deep valleys, remains of a coral reef, beautiful ravines and some truly expansive views. There’re so many diverse and different places to capture in the Peak District but we thought we’d start you off with the top ten locations for landscape photography in the Peak District, just as a starting point…

February Half Term in Derbyshire & the Peak District is a time filled with loads of family-friendly events and great things to do, so why not get everyone together and enjoy some quality family time? We’re located right in the middle of the country, making it the ideal place for an extended family gathering too!

It’s official. There’re copious amounts of things to do in the Peak District. Tonnes of outdoor pursuits and fun attractions to visit – so whether you fancy a day of hiking, rock climbing, farmyard fun, cave exploring, or even a trip up in a cable car, there’s a great day out in the Peak District just waiting to be had.

But what could possibly make these days out better? Imagine, after a hard day having an amazing time in the Peak District, you’re then able to quickly whizz back to spend the night in a unique cottage, cosy lodge, historic hotel, or welcoming Guest House, that’s just around the corner. Sounds pretty good, right?

With its historic towns, great food and drop-dead gorgeous scenery, the Peak District is the perfect place for a Valentine’s break. Whether your idea of romance is a historic room, evenings filled with good food or fresh-air and fine views, we've got together with the Good Hotel Guide to selected five of the most romantic hotels in the Peak District & Derbyshire, so you can make your romantic dreams come true!

Picture yourself tucked away in a cosy countryside pub in the Peak District, enjoying a local beer and a hearty meal… we can’t think of a better way to spend a relaxed afternoon, so here’s a list of just a few of the great countryside pubs in the Peak District & Derbyshire to get you started.

There’s nothing better than waking up in a beautiful location and being able to start your day’s adventure as soon as you step out from your front door. The Peak District is full of great places to stay where you can enjoy some of the best walks in the country, which are no further than a stone’s throw away from where you’re staying!

Carols, candles and festive markets – that’s right, Christmas is almost here! So, let’s get to feeling all Christmassy with these amazing Christmas Events in Derbyshire & the Peak District: