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Towns & Villages

Discover a world of charming market towns and picture-postcard villages.

Steeped in history, surrounded by countryside and brimming with idyllic cottages, quaint shops and characterful pubs, there are so many picturesque towns and villages to explore in the Peak District and Derbyshire.

Admire everything from historic houses to Georgian grand designs on a circular town centre trail, or browse for local produce and quality souvenirs in one of our vibrant market towns.

Plus, with so many great attractions to visit nearby and unique places to stay, you'll be spoilt for choice. Here are some of the best towns and villages to visit in the Peak District and Derbyshire.

Near Ashbourne

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Alstonefield

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Hartington

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Ilam

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Osmaston

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Sudbury

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Tissington

Near Bakewell

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Ashford in the Water

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Baslow

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Beeley

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Calver

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Curbar

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Edensor

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Great Longstone

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Grindleford

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Hassop

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Monyash

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Over Haddon

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Pilsley

Near Belper

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Brackenfield

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Denby

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Heage

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Milford

Near Buxton

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Bamford

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Chinley

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Eyam

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Flagg

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Flash

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Foolow

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Great Hucklow

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Hurdlow

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Litton

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Longnor

Millers Dale 1741691171

Miller's Dale

Parwich 1220 x 620 757510177

Parwich

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Tideswell

Near Chesterfield

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Ashover

Tickled Trout Ext 1326533070

Barlow

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Clay Cross

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Millthorpe

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Renishaw

Near Derby

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Breadsall

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Elvaston

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Swarkestone

Near Leek

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Biddulph

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Cheadle

Near Matlock

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Bonsall

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Lea

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Winster

Near New Mills

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Buxworth

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Chapel-en-le-Frith

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Hayfield

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Rowarth

Near Wirksworth

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Carsington

South Derbyshire

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Melbourne

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Repton

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Shardlow

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Ticknall

Mercia Marina 1158309226

Willington

North East Derbyshire

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Dronfield

Erewash

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Kirk Hallam

Amber Valley

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Alfreton

Heanor Streets 004 1012821608

Heanor

Ripley Streets Boyes Building 001 2 1992054638

Ripley

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