9 great places you could visit for a staycation in the Peak District

As we head into lighter nights and hopefully warmer weather in Spring, our thoughts may be turning to sorting a nice weekend getaway.

Published 2nd Apr 2023, 04:45 BST

Updated 11th Apr 2023, 08:46 BST

Here are 9 of the best towns and villages where you could stay in and around the Peak District National Park for a fabulous staycation.

Walkers in the Peak District. Picture: James Hardisty.

1. Date:18th June 2019. Picture James Hardisty. YP Magazine, Edale, Hope Valley, Peak District, Derbyshire, Feature. Pictured Walkers slowly making their way into the village of Edale, Derbyshire.

Walkers in the Peak District. Picture: James Hardisty. Photo: James Hardisty

Winster can be found among limestone hills, surrounded by pretty scenery - there are real ale pubs and walking options, and B&Bs offer accommodation in the village.

2. Winster

Winster can be found among limestone hills, surrounded by pretty scenery - there are real ale pubs and walking options, and B&Bs offer accommodation in the village. Photo: Jason Chadwick

Eyam is rich in history, and is primarily known for being the place where residents quarantined themselves during a plague outbreak in the 17th century. The church of St Lawrence dates back to Saxon times and has an eighth-century Celtic Cross, one of the best preserved examples of its kind in the country.

3. Eyam

Eyam is rich in history, and is primarily known for being the place where residents quarantined themselves during a plague outbreak in the 17th century. The church of St Lawrence dates back to Saxon times and has an eighth-century Celtic Cross, one of the best preserved examples of its kind in the country. Photo: SWNS

Bakewell is situated beside the River Wye and is most famous for the pudding which bears the town's name - it's a good base to visit destinations like Chatsworth and the Monsal Trail. Hotel rooms, B&Bs and cottages are available.

4. Bakewell

Bakewell is situated beside the River Wye and is most famous for the pudding which bears the town's name - it's a good base to visit destinations like Chatsworth and the Monsal Trail. Hotel rooms, B&Bs and cottages are available. Photo: Jason Chadwick

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