And by taking advantage of car rental in Chesterfield, getting to the Peaks is easy. Just a 20-minute drive away, the national park is 550 square miles and surrounded by pretty villages like Matlock, Buxton and Bakewell.
Known as the walking country, there are many routes for walkers to explore. With plenty of public footpaths and bridleways, the most popular route is the Trans Pennine Trail. It is 350 miles long and there is a north to south link between Chesterfield and Leeds.
The famous White Peak can be seen on the Limestone Way which is another popular route for walkers and is 50 miles long.
The Peaks are well loved by cyclists too. A popular route is the Pennine Bridleway - a long distance path from Carsington Reservoir to Hayfield.
There are visitor centres in Bakewell, Castleton, Edale and Bamford where you can find out about accommodation and things to do in the area.
Chatsworth is just 20 minutes from the Peak District. Home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, it has 105 acres of gardens, a farmyard and adventure playground. It is a fun day out for all the family.
If you fancy a city vibe, Sheffield, Leeds and Nottingham are all in close proximity of Chesterfield and are great for shopping, nightlife and history and culture.
