Towns and Villages
* Recommended by my customers
Bradwell
0.7 miles
http://www.bradwellinpeak.f9.co.uk/
A walk among the steep narrow side streets of Bradwell gives the impression that the village has always been this way, it probably has. Well worth a visit is The Bowling Green, a former coaching inn in the hamlet of Smalldale at the southern end of Bradwell.
Hope
1.5 miles
http://www.peakdistrictonline.co.uk/hope-c135.html
Much of the village of Hope lies on reclaimed marshland, so the centre of the village is found on the road to Edale, but its cafes and pubs are still worth a visit. The village comes to life every August Bank Holiday when thousands of visitors arrive for the annual Hope Valley Agricultural Show.
Castleton
2.2 miles
http://www.visitcastleton.co.uk
Looked over by the remains of William the Conqueror’s Peveril Castle, Castleton attracts tourists by the hundreds seeking a taste of the Peak District. Many find their way to adventure at one of four underground caverns in the area, Castleton is definitely worth a visit.
Bamford
3.0 miles
http://www.bamfordvillage.co.uk
Bamford occupies a quiet corner of the Peak District, but just up the road is the impressive Ladybower, Howden and Derwent reservoirs and the inviting Yorkshire Bridge Inn.
Hathersage *
3.5 miles
http://www.peakdistrictinformation.com/towns/hathersage.php
Hathersage is considered the walking capital of the Peak with a constant flow of visitors dropping down from the splendid Stanage Edge which stands over the town. Little John of Robin Hood fame was supposedly buried here, but visitors would probably prefer a dip in the heated outdoor swimming pool.
Tideswell *
5.1 miles
http://www.visittideswell.co.uk
Tagged “the Cathedral of the Peak” Tideswell lives up to its name in every way. A picture postcard village with all the charm and history thrown in, and a stones throw away from the equally picturesque villages of Litton and Millers Dale.
Eyam *
6.8 miles
Best known for the plague that decimated the population of the village in 1665, the village is one of the areas top destinations for tourists, it is a village steeped in history. The Eyam Museum is worth a visit, a mention here of the shoe industry in the village around 100 years ago when one in three of the population were employed in the industry.
Chapel-en-le-Frith
9.7 miles
http://www.chapel-en-le-frith.com
Historic Chapel-en-le-Frith is a much quieter place since the bye-pass was built in 1987, but on Thursday’ market day brings visitors galore to the towns cobbled streets and busy traditional pubs.
Bakewell
11.3 miles
http://www.bakewellonline.co.uk
Home of the Bakewell Tart, the small and beautiful market town is well worth a visit with a selection of pubs and cafes, great shopping and plenty of history to explore. The museum has some further information about the shoemaking history of the Peak District.
Buxton
12.6 miles
The spa town of Buxton is the highest in England with its health spa dating back to Roman times, but is now better known for its culture, arts and music festivals. The Crescent, the Opera House and the Pavilion are all well worth a visit.
