Top Things to do in Peak District
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Peak District, England
Discover the best top things to do in Peak District, United Kingdom including Mam Tor, Wolfscote Dale, St Edmund's Church, Heights of Abraham, Arbor Low Stone Circle & Gib Hill Barrow, Thornbridge Hall Gardens, Chatsworth House, Eyam Plague Village Museum, Peak District Lead Mining Museum, Solomon's Temple.
Restaurants in Peak District
1. Mam Tor
2. Wolfscote Dale
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By rayrest - London, United Kingdom
A little more remote than Dovedale main track but nevertheless it is still a beautiful area of natural outstanding beauty.
3. St Edmund's Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By ropentastones - St Helens, United Kingdom
When in Castleton, a wander around the church and the grounds is a must. Lovely old church with some interesting grave stones. Sadly due to the Coronavirus restrictions the church was closed, but nonetheless, the grounds are a nice distraction and very peaceful detour when on your way to, or from, the castle.
4. Heights of Abraham
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,641 reviews
Now open daily. Take a spectacular cable car ride to the Heights of Abraham, an award-winning hilltop park. Your cable car ticket gives you free admission to all the facilities at the top, including 60 acres of landscaped grounds, exhibition areas, Masson Pavilion Film Theatre, adventure playgrounds, woodland walks, and two famous show caverns with guided tours, audio visual effects and remarkable stories to tell. Cavern tours take place throughout the day. NEW self guided audio heritage tour available via your mobile phone. Enjoy stunning views across the Derwent Valley from the Vista Restaurant and Bar. Dogs are welcome and travel free on the cable cars, but are not allowed down into the Caverns.
Reviewed By RichardG2938
We came for a day out to celebrate my partner's 30-something birthday and what a day! From my 39 to our youngest girl's 4 years, there was something to interest, even fascinate, all of us. The kids loved the cable car, Punch and Judy show and playgrounds, while us grown ups were fascinated by the history of the park and the cave tour; your guide Graham is a real asset to the place, knowledgeable and informative, but really laid back and funny. We can't wait to come back with the remaining younger manners of your little clan. The only bitter taste was left by the council car park whose ticket machines are cash-only and there's no option to pay by phone as is the norm elsewhere these days. Other than that one single gripe, The Heights of Abraham is a fabulous day out. Thank you!
5. Arbor Low Stone Circle & Gib Hill Barrow
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 141 reviews
A prehistoric monument that was started in the Neolithic period, probably between 3,000 and 2,500 BC, consisting of 42 stones in a 40-meter diameter circle.
Reviewed By jacquelinee930
If you expect to see standing stones then this is not for you. However, it was obviously a very important place at some point in the dim and distant past. Although it’s managed by English Heritage it’s located on private land so there is a token £1 charge to enter. Payment is made via an honesty box just before you enter the farmyard. It’s a relatively short walk from the parking area through the farmyard before you turn left and head over 2 fields to the monument. There are a couple of information boards in the area which are worth looking at to get some idea of the importance of the site. The stoned themselves are impressive but so are the views you get from the top of the site. Brown signs make it easy to find from the A515.
6. Thornbridge Hall Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 180 reviews
We are Open. Eccentric, eclectic gardens and so much more. Something for all the family - messy play for children and catching bath ducks for everyone. Yummy food from our own bakehouse - with THornbridge beer on tap!
7. Chatsworth House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8,431 reviews
Chatsworth, home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, is set in the heart of the Peak District in Derbyshire, on the banks of the river Derwent. Explore the historic house for fascinating stories and one of Europe's most significant art collections. In the garden, discover water features, giant sculptures and beautiful flowers set in Britain's most stunning and surprising country estate. Or come face to face with our farm animals in our working farmyard and enjoy adventurous fun in the playground. Furthermore, with holiday cottages and hotels, shops and restaurants, including Britain's best farm shop, you can really make the most of your time with us.
Reviewed By 186louisem - Solihull, United Kingdom
Christmas market???? was Wonderful very well organised lots of different lovely stalls ,food????,drink????, and lovely Christmas presents ideas????.Will be returning next year .As a family we had a lovely day would highly recommend this event.At different times we have also visited the house and gardens which are beautiful
8. Eyam Plague Village Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 677 reviews
Find out about Bubonic Plague in the Peak District village where it killed over a third of the population in 1665- 1666. Learn about the black rats, the fleas that carried the disease, and see the stories of the families it affected. Understand how the village recovered afterwards.
Reviewed By Mag666000 - Ormskirk, United Kingdom
Museum dedicated to the Eyam Plague of 1666, and to the Black Death generally. Amazing amount of information about this morbid chapter in human history, really bizarre how much dedication is attributed to the memory of the great plague, well worth a visit.
9. Peak District Lead Mining Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 181 reviews
Currently closed due lockdown - hope to be open every day from the 3rd December. Find out about the lead mining heritage of Derbyshire from Roman Times to the present. Interactive exhibits, mock tunnels and shafts to climb, moving models. The new Matlock Bath Through Time exhibition tells the story of a village that was one of the top Georgian Spas in the country. Then visit Temple Mine and find out what it was really like working underground followed by a try at gold panning. Suitable for all ages. Family ticket £28 (2A and 3C)
Reviewed By Navigate775700
Due to Coronovirus we had a guided tour of the mine just to our little family. Chris, our guide, was really friendly and very knowledgeable on the mine and its operations. After the mine, we did some gold panning and all came away with a little haul of fools gold and amethyst. The museum was great with loads of information about the area and its mining history. Some interactive exhibits for the youngster's too. Its a shame covid has forced them to close the climbing tunnels but perfectly understandable. Great shop as well with loads of rocks and gems available to buy as well as books on mines and the local area. Really friendly staff topped the visit off. Would definitely recommend.
10. Solomon's Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 667 reviews
A stroll through Buxton Country park from Poole's Cavern leads to the summit of Grin Low at 1440' altitude and the Victorian viewing tower of Solomon's Temple.Built in 1896 the 20' tower with spiral stairs give a magnificent platform to view the surrounding Peak District landscape and the Spa town of Buxton in the valley below.
Reviewed By letsgopeakdistrict - Hathersage, United Kingdom
Lovely walk up from Pooles Cavern through the woods to Solomon's Temple, the effort to get there is worth it with the views of Buxton that are brilliant - and ace to climb up the inside of the tower.
