The Ultimate Guide to Peak District Villages
The Peak District is home to some of the most beautiful villages in England, from chocolate-box cottages to historic mining communities. Each village has its own unique character, story and charm, set against the stunning backdrop of the National Park.
Use the links below to discover more about each location, and explore the tags to find more villages with similar characteristics.
Beeley
Beeley is a picturesque little village at the southern end of the Chatsworth House Estate, with pretty stone cottages clustered on quiet lanes.
Bradfield
Bradfield is a historic village just 7 miles from Sheffield, with ancient earthworks and stunning moorland countryside.
Butterton
Butterton is a peaceful, picturesque village in the Staffordshire Peak District, overlooking the beautiful Manifold Valley with a cobbled ford.
Crowdecote
Crowdecote is a picturesque hamlet on the River Dove, dividing the Derbyshire Peak District from the Staffordshire Peak District.
Earl Sterndale
Earl Sterndale is a small but pretty village in the Upper Dove Valley, lying in the foothills of Parkhouse and Chrome Hills.
Edale
Edale is surrounded by probably the most stunning scenery in the whole of the Peak District, circled by Kinder Scout, Mam Tor, Win Hill and Dalehead.
Foolow
Foolow is a delightful White Peak village with a village green, medieval cross, and a picture-perfect duck pond with white Aylesbury ducks.
Grindon
Grindon is a very pretty village in the Staffordshire Peak District, at one end of the Manifold Valley, surrounded by stunning White Peak countryside.
Hollinsclough
Hollinsclough is a small but very pretty village between the River Dove and the River Manifold, close to the ‘Dragon’s Back’ of Parkhouse Hill and Chrome Hill.
Hope
Hope is a peaceful village in the heart of the Hope Valley, overlooked by Win Hill and Lose Hill, with a fascinating ancient history.
Hulme End
Hulme End is a small but pretty village on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border beside the River Manifold, with the Manifold Way nearby.
Monyash
Monyash is a lovely White Peak village at the head of Lathkill Dale, with pretty stone cottages, a village green, and the Bull’s Head pub.
Over Haddon
Over Haddon is a small but very picturesque village overlooking Lathkill Dale, with glorious views and the wonderful Lathkil Hotel.
Parwich
Parwich is an idyllic Peak District village in the Derbyshire hills, with a beautiful duck pond, Parwich Hall, and the cosy Sycamore Inn.
Quarnford
Quarnford is a small village and rural parish on the western edge of the Peak District, including Flash, the highest village in England.
Rainow
Rainow lies on the eastern side of the Peak District border between Cheshire and Derbyshire, in the valley of the River Dean.
Rowsley
Rowsley is a peaceful village on the edge of the Chatsworth Estate, where the River Wye meets the River Derwent.
Sheldon
Sheldon is a gem of a village perched high above the River Wye, with the fascinating Magpie Mine and the cosy Cock and Pullet pub.
Stoney Middleton
Stoney Middleton is a fascinating village with an unusual octagonal church, Roman Baths, and the only Grade II listed fish and chip shop in Britain.
Tintwistle
Tintwistle is a pretty village in the Longdendale Valley, with a historic conservation area and stunning views over the reservoirs.
Whaley Bridge
Whaley Bridge is a pretty gateway town to the beautiful Goyt Valley, with the Peak Forest Canal and the annual Whaley Water Weekend festival.
Wormhill
Wormhill is a pretty village with a fascinating wolf-hunting history, ancient stocks, and the unusual helmet steeple of St Margaret’s Church.
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For more information about visiting the area, explore the official Peak District National Park visiting guide.