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Peak District Attractions and Places to Visit

The Peak District is a treasure trove of different sights and places to visit. There are numerous historic houses, old churches, dams and reservoirs, museums, theme parks and even castles. Natural wonders include caverns, rocky gorges, gritstone edges and fine rivers.

St Oswald\'s church, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, EnglandAshbourne Church

St Oswald's Church, Ashbourne, is one of the grandest churches in Derbyshire with a fine array of alabaster tombs.

historic interest
Bakewell parish church, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England, UKBakewell Church

Bakewell parish church, Bakewell, Derbyshire, is built on the foundations of a Saxon church and includes some Norman sections.

historic interest
Chinley 'new' nonconformist chapel, chinley, derbyshire, peak district, UKChinley New Chapel

Chinley 'new' Chapel, Derbyshire, is a beautiful early nonconformist chapel. Founded by William Bagshawe, the 'Apostle of the Peak', and John Wesley preached here.

historic interest
The Church at Hathersage, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, UKHathersage Church

The Church at Hathersage, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, stands close to an ancient Danish settlement and is linked to the Eyre family. Little John - of Robin Hood fame - is said to be buried here.

historic interest
Ilam church, burial place of St Bertram, Derbyshire, England, UKIlam Church and Hall

Ilam Church, Staffordshire, is the burial place of St Bertram and a place of pilgrimage. A lovely church with some Saxon parts. Close to Ilam Hall, once home of the Watts Russell and Port families.

historic interest good for exercise good views
Tideswell church, cathedral of the peak, derbyshire, England UKTideswell Church

Tideswell Church, Derbyshire, is known as the 'Cathedral of the Peak' because it is the largest and most beautiful church in the area. It has several fine carved tombs.

historic interest
Wirksworth church, Derbyshire, England, UK, has important Saxon carvingsWirksworth Church

Wirksworth Church, Derbyshire, has important and impressive Saxon carvings. Betti the Mercian monk may have been buried here, as are the Gell family and Anthony Lowe

historic interest
Youlgrave or Youlgreave church, Derbyshire, England, UKYoulgrave Church

Youlgrave or Youlgreave Church, Derbyshire, is one of the finest churches in the Peak District. The tombs of Thomas Cockayne, Sir John Rossington and Roger Rooe are especially fine.

historic interest
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