Peak District Towns & Villages
Tintwistle
Tintwistle: A Pretty Village in the Longdendale Valley The pretty village of Tintwistle is situated at the western end of the Longdendale Valley, in the very northern edges of the Peak District. Planning a visit? Our comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know, from top attractions and walking routes to practical tips for making the most of your trip to this beautiful Derbyshire village. Tintwistle – a pretty village in the Longdendale Valley Ancient History The village of Tintwistle dates back to the 11th Century, and was mentioned as a settlement in the Domesday Book of 1086. Despite its relatively remote nature, the village was well populated and had...
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Tissington
Tissington: A Perfect Peak District Village Tissington is about as perfect a Peak District village as can be imagined. The prettiest of stone cottages are clustered around a gracious stately home, Tissington Hall, in a village complete with a duck pond, six ancient wells, a beautiful church and a lovely tea shop. Planning a visit? Our comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know, from top attractions and walking routes to practical tips for making the most of your trip to this beautiful Derbyshire village. Tissington Village – with the magnificent Tissington Hall at its heart Ancient History There has been a settlement here since Saxon times, and the village's...
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Wetton and Thor’s Cave
Wetton & Thor's Cave: A Staffordshire Peak District Gem Wetton is a beautiful village in the Staffordshire Peak District, set amidst the stunning scenery of the Manifold Valley. It has everything you could hope for from a White Peak village: pretty stone cottages on twisty lanes, a cosy country pub, an ancient church, and the most magnificent views. Planning a visit? Our comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know, from top attractions and walking routes to practical tips for making the most of your trip to this beautiful Staffordshire village. St Margaret's Church – the most obvious landmark in Wetton The Village The remains of Anglo-Saxon settlements have been...
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Whaley Bridge
Whaley Bridge: A Pretty Gateway Town to the Goyt Valley Whaley Bridge is a pretty little town on the western edge of the Peak District, situated on a crossing of the River Goyt. Although it sits outside the boundary of the national park, it is an important gateway town to the beautiful Goyt Valley and has much to offer the visitor. Planning a visit? Our comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know, from top attractions and walking routes to practical tips for making the most of your trip to this beautiful Derbyshire town. Whaley Bridge – a pretty gateway town to the Goyt Valley A Gateway to the Goyt...
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Winster
Winster: A Pretty Lead Mining Village in the Derbyshire Peak District The very pretty village of Winster lies in the Derbyshire Peak District, between Matlock and Bakewell. Planning a visit? Our comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know, from top attractions and walking routes to practical tips for making the most of your trip to this beautiful Derbyshire village. Winster – a pretty village with a rich lead mining history Ancient History Winster is an interesting, ancient village, mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as 'Winsterne'. It lies very close to a prehistoric trading route, the Derbyshire Portway, and an 18th Century turnpike road between Newhaven and Nottingham....
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Wormhill
Wormhill: A Pretty Village with a Grisly Wolf-Hunting History The pretty village of Wormhill lies in Derbyshire, surrounded by the most stunning Peak District countryside. Planning a visit? Our comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know, from top attractions and walking routes to practical tips for making the most of your trip to this beautiful Derbyshire village. Wormhill – a pretty village surrounded by stunning Peak District countryside Ancient History and Wolf Hunting Wormhill is an ancient settlement, mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, at which time it reportedly contained 20 acres of meadow. The name is originally thought to have derived from Wolfhill, and the village has...
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