What area of the Peak District to stay in?

Fischers Baslow Hall is one of the best places to stay in the Peak District for access to Chatsworth House – the UK's most dazzling stately home. It's either 8 minutes away by car or you can walk to it in under an hour, but whatever mode you choose, make sure you put Chatsworth on your weekend itinerary.



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Of the two towns, Buxton has more facilities and more to interest the visitor (Matlock itself has little to interest the Tourist although Matlock Bath is worth a day visit).

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The Most Beautiful Places in The Peak District
  1. Monsal Head and Monsal Dale. Monsal Head and Monsal Dale are certainly one of the most photographed spots in the Peak District, and it's easy to see why. ...
  2. Eyam Village. ...
  3. Hope Valley. ...
  4. The Roaches. ...
  5. Surprise View, Peak District.


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Higger Tor and Burbage Rocks The iconic Peak District summit, Higger Tor, towers over the landscape of the Burbage Valley. From this mountain, you can also spot the prehistoric hillfort at Carl Wark. There are claims that Carl Wark means 'The Old Man's Fort' in Old Norse, with 'Old Man' referring to the devil.

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Derbyshire is full of quaint towns and villages, but according to research conducted by Savills, the most desirable one to set-up life in is Edensor, based in the Peak District. The village is nestled away between the hills of the national park, and its houses are detailed with iconic blue Chatsworth paint.

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In general, the Peak District is more centrally located and thus a bit easier to reach from most major cities. However, the further distance of the Lake District is often considered worth the extra travel time given its breathtaking landscapes and abundant outdoor activities.

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Buxton is larger but it is still only a smallish town - though with more amenities like a theatre. Assuming that you are still reliant on public transport for your journey, Bakewell in certainly the most central place for touring the Peak District and all the places listed by Essex Wanderer.

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Bakewell is a market town and civil parish in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England, known for Bakewell pudding. It lies on the River Wye, 13 miles south-west of Sheffield. At the 2011 census, the population of the civil parish was 3,949. It was estimated at 3,695 in 2019.



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7 Wonders of the Peak
  • Chatsworth House.
  • Peak Cavern.
  • Mam Tor.
  • Eldon Hole.
  • St. Anne's Well.
  • Poole's Cavern.
  • Ebbing & Flowing Well.
  • Peveril Castle.


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Flagg. A small Peak District village nestled in the Derbyshire Dales near Buxton and Bakewell.

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The Peak District has a wide variety of attractions including heritage sites, country houses and parks, reservoirs and caverns. The two spa towns of Buxton and Matlock Bath, lying just outside the National Park, have been popular with visitors since Victorian times.

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The Peak District's expansive and mesmerizing landscape is renowned for its picturesque views, unique wildlife, and deep historical roots.

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