Peak District Towns & Villages
Allgreave
Allgreave The small but pretty village of Allgreave is set amid the most spectacular Peak District countryside on the border of Cheshire and Staffordshire. The village overlooks the beautiful Dane Valley, where the River Dane cuts its way through the Cheshire Plain. Allgreave There are two landmark buildings in the village. The beautiful Methodist Chapel lies right on a sharp bend in the road. Built in 1871 by the Wesleyan Methodists, it is a building of charm and character, but sadly closed in 1999 and remains empty. Overlooking the chapel is the Rose and Crown pub, with magnificent open views across the lush green landscape. Built in 1790 as a...
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Alstonefield
Alstonefield The pretty village of Alstonefield lies on the border of Staffordshire and Derbyshire, between the valleys of the River Dove and the River Manifold, surrounded by the most beautiful, rolling Peak District countryside. An ancient settlement The village of Alstonefield is built upon an ancient site, with the name most probably deriving from ‘Aelfstan’s field’, Aelfstan being an Anglo-Saxon name. The Saxon occupation of this area is evidenced by the many fortified hill farms and ancient field systems in the surrounding valleys. There are also fragments of Saxon crosses in the village churchyard. The village was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as a small farming community. By...
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Ashbourne
Ashbourne in Derbyshire The picturesque town of Ashbourne is known as the Gateway to the Peak District. It's certainly the perfect base from which to explore the spectacular White Peak countryside, and the town itself has loads to offer the visitor, with beautiful architecture, plenty of independent shops and lovely cafés. Ashbourne in Derbyshire The History of Ashbourne Ashbourne is a town steeped in history. The magnificent St Oswald’s Church dates from around 1220 and its towering spire can be seen from pretty much everywhere in the town, standing at 215ft tall. Ashbourne was granted a charter for a market in 1257 and a market still takes place twice a week in...
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Ashford-in-the-Water
Ashford-in-the-Water Beautiful Ashford-in-the-Water If you’re looking for a perfect chocolate-box village to visit in the Peak District National Park, you'd be hard pressed to find one as lovely as Ashford-in-the-Water. It has everything that a country village needs: an idyllic riverside setting, complete with a medieval bridge, pretty limestone cottages, narrow lanes, a tearoom and cosy country pubs. Beautiful village lanes The records of Ashford-in-the-Water date back to the 10th Century. In the Domesday Book of 1086 it was referred to as Aisseford, the name deriving from Ash Tree Ford or River. In contrast to its peaceful ambience today, Ashford-in-the-Water was once home to a thriving quarrying and mining industry...
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Bakewell in Derbyshire Peak District
Bakewell in Derbyshire The picture-perfect town of Bakewell in the Derbyshire Peak District, with its beautiful setting on the River Wye, is often referred to as the ancient capital of the Peak District. It is a relatively small market town with a population of less than 5,000, but its wealth of historic buildings, shops and restaurants make it a very popular destination for visitors to the area. It is a wonderful place to explore, with pretty riverside walks, old stone cottages, narrow lanes and hidden courtyards. Things to do in Bakewell - Events A thriving, busy community today and the town hosts a number of annual events, so there are...
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Bamford
Bamford, Bamford Edge & Ladybower Reservoir The pretty village of Bamford is beautifully located in the Hope Valley, underneath the dramatic heights of Bamford Edge, on the banks of the River Derwent. From here the river flows into the Upper Derwent Valley and feeds Ladybower, Derwent and Howden Reservoirs. Bamford is a small village but well worth exploring. It has some lovely old buildings, including the picturesque parish church of St John the Baptist, which was built in 1860. Bamford Mill has now been converted into residential flats, but it is an impressive building, built in 1782. It was used first as a corn mill, then a cotton mill, employing...
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