Top Things to do in Peak District
Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Peak District, England
Discover the best top things to do in Peak District, United Kingdom including Pilsbury Castle, Pic Tor War Memorial, Three Shires Heads, Riley Graves, Arbor Low Stone Circle & Gib Hill Barrow, Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, The Devonshire Dome, Hob Hurst's House, Jacob's Ladder.
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1. Pilsbury Castle
2. Pic Tor War Memorial
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By jeanettec222
Beautiful serene spot with fantastic views of Matlock on Remembrance Sunday at Pic Tor Matlock. A walk through the church yard leads to quite a steep path to the memorial and a walk down the other side to the river walk in to Matlock.
3. Three Shires Heads
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By weedy3883
Fabulous 4 mile circular walk. Park at clough house car park SK11 0BD Plenty of car parking spaces But no facilities. Offering a really good mix of farm tracks, rocky paths, along the Brooks and rivers and also fields and woods. The 3 shires head is about half way so a perfect stopping point for packed lunch. This is one of favourite walks
4. Riley Graves
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By 997briant - London, United Kingdom
This is an incredibly poignant memorial, and a seriously somber reminder of the devastating effects the Bubonic Plague had as it swept swiftly through the Derbyshire village of Eyam in 1665 and 1666. And its wider symbolism to today’s pandemic situation cannot be overlooked. It’s isolated, as many of us have done so over the past year. And it symbolises the sadness associated with the losses many of us have also endured during the current pandemic. In Riley’s Field on the eastern side of Eyam village is an egg-shaped enclosure surrounded by a drystone wall and containing 6 vertical headstones and a table tomb. They belong to those members of the Hancock family who died from the plague within 7 days of each other in August 1666. Is is believed the table tomb marks the actual burial spot of the father of the family, John Hancock, and that the six headstones are those of his children, two sons and four daughters aged between three and fifteen, who were buried elsewhere at the time of death and headstones moved here at a later date. The inscriptions on the stones are extremely weathered, but you will be able to make out some of the names. The family lived in a house within the field which is called Riley Field, hence the name given to the burial site. It is believed that the mother of the family, Elizabeth, survived the plague and moved out of the village to Sheffield with another son, and they are buried elsewhere. It’s not in the centre of the village, but about a mile to the east, up Riley Lane. It is possible to drive there; we walked, but Riley Lane is quite steep. You’ll see an information marker at the start of Riley Lane. As you progress up the lane through the wood, the road will fork. Take the road to the right and the field and the grave site will be on your left, entered by a stile. The only difficulty you might experience is actually getting over the stile. It’s high, and not the easiest to manoeuvre, with an electric fence on each site. I was incredibly moved by my visit here, and to other sites in and around the pretty Derbyshire village of Eyam, known as the “Plague Village”. Before you visit familiarise yourself with village’s heroic plan to survive though imposed isolation. There are lessons for us all here!
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. 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
7. Haddon Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,751 reviews
Haddon Hall stands on a rocky outcrop overlooking the River Wye. One of the finest examples of a Medieval and Tudor manor house, open to visitors, with wonderful gardens.Visit Haddon Hall and truly step back in time. Visit our website for full details of opening times, prices, and our full list of special events.We also have a Restaurant selling fresh, local produce and a Gift Shop which carries a good range of locally sourced giftware.
Reviewed By Alli_Ram
This is an absolute jewel of a place. Originally built in the middle ages, because the family moved out when they were awarded a dukedom, the hall was mothballed for years and so you can see how so many previous generations lived. There are sections of the Hall that cant be accessed as the family still live there, but what you can see is amazing. It would be difficult for those less mobile to get around as there are hills and steps and the floors are quite uneven in parts but it is definitely worth the effort to see it. The gardens are also a joy. Set over many terraces, they look directly over the river and are kept absolutely beautifully. They also have a café that is serving lovely food, their cakes were so substantial we were stuffed. There is a fee for the car park that doesn’t seem fair, and I thought that the entrance fee of around £17 was rather steep when paying it but I personally found that it is worth every penny of the entrance fee (still don’t think its fair to pay for the car park as well tho).
8. The Devonshire Dome
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 345 reviews
Reviewed By NB1957
Open to the public and the staff are welcoming, this is one of the many "must sees" in Buxton. It is such an impressive structure, once the worlds biggest unsupported dome and still the largest in Europe, they really knew how to build to impress in the 18th century and there is such elegance about it as well. It is hard to believe that this magnificent structure was built for horses with accommodation provided for servants and ostlers. Wander around and admire and there is also a cafe if you wish to sit and enjoy the surroundings. It must be a wonderful venue for concerts etc.
9. Hob Hurst's House
10. Jacob's Ladder
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By jonboy43a - Maidstone, United Kingdom
Fantastic area for mountain biking , do it on a clear and sunny day and the views are breathtaking .
