In this area best known for its unbeatable walking and hiking trails, take a trip to Stanage Edge for amazing views, Ridge Walk for a harder trek, or Dovedale in Ashdown for top lakeside picnics. There are many sightseeing and walking tours in the area and you can take a rooftop bus, or a boat trip to discover the sights. Campsites in the Peak District are your base for smooth moors and rolling dales, racing rivers and mysterious caves.
Buxton, Derbyshire
Peaceful and spacious camping and glamping between Bakewell and Buxton. On-site shop and home-made pizzas.
4.81 /5
Matlock, Derbyshire
A 5 star family camping and touring site in the idyllic heart of the Peak District, right by The Limestone Way.
4.85 /5
Hartington, Buxton, Derbyshire
Tranquil caravan and camping site on the banks of a river, located in the heart of the Peak District.
4.74 /5
Matlock, Derbyshire
An immaculately kept family-run site, set in 40 acres of land in the heart of the Peak District. Campfires welcome.
4.69 /5
Chelmorton, Buxton, Derbyshire
Small, relaxed farm site in the heart of the Peak District with fully serviced pitches. Dog and family friendly.
4.73 /5
Hartington, Buxton, Derbyshire
Eco-award winning site within the Peak District. Enjoy panoramic views, top facilities and friendly farm animals!
4.9 /5
Buxton, Derbyshire
Back to basics Peak District camping site with views over Miller's Dale and a mile from the Monsal Trail.
4.67 /5
Pomeroy, Buxton, Derbyshire
Set in the heart of the Peak District by the High Peak and Tissington trail. Enjoy fresh ice cream from the farm!
4.89 /5
Edale, Derbyshire
Back-to-basics site in the heart of the Peak District, with stunning views and easy access to the Pennine Way.
4.86 /5
Bakewell, Derbyshire
Camping on a working farm in Lathkill Dale within the Peak District National Park. Just ten minutes from Bakewell.
4.88 /5
Longnor, Buxton, Derbyshire
Scenic and rural, adult only site in the heart of the Peak District. Onsite shop, dog walk and wash!
4.79 /5
Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Family and dog friendly site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. Enjoy views of Dovedale and Milldale.
Foolow, Derbyshire
Brosterfield Caravan Park offers a back-to-basic touring park in the heart of the Peak District.
4.71 /5
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Ensuite glamping pods with private hot tubs on the edge of the Peak District. Just 15 minutes to Chatsworth House.
5 /5
Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Adult-only camping, touring and glamping pods in the Derbyshire Dales. Near Carsington Water and the Peak District.
4.77 /5
Foolow, Derbyshire
Luxury ensuite glamping with optional hot tubs in the beautiful Peak District.
4.77 /5
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
A trio of luxurious yurts with private facilities and hot tubs, set in rural countryside near the Peak District.
4.85 /5
Stretton, Alfreton, Derbyshire
A back to basics tent camping site in pretty countryside with campfires welcome, 15 mins drive from the Peaks.
4.73 /5
Kniveton, Derbyshire
Three private glamping pods, just outside of the Peaks, with fantastic valley views and campfires. Dog friendly.
4.89 /5
Milldale, Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Adult-only, cosy shepherd huts situated in the Peak District National Park, great for keen walkers.
4.93 /5
Holmesfield, Dronfield, Derbyshire
Secluded camping and glamping with direct access to the Peak District National Park.
4.93 /5
Ellastone, Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Luxury yurts with a hot tub and sauna on site. Just 15 minutes from Alton Towers and the Peak District.
4.92 /5
Wincle, Cheshire
In the Peak District by Macclesfield Forest, luxury dog-friendly ensuite pods with BBQs, and some with hot tubs!
4.88 /5
Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Peaceful dog friendly site in a pretty village with countryside views. Just ten minutes from the Peak District.
4.52 /5
Macclesfield, Cheshire
Peaceful ensuite pod in Macclesfield Forest, set by a charming pub and Ridgegate Reservoir. Dog friendly.
4.93 /5
Holmfirth, West Yorkshire
Tranquil ensuite shepherd's hut with a wood-fired hot tub, just ten minutes from the Peak District National Park.
Crowden, Glossop, Derbyshire
In the heart of walking country, this site has incredible views of the Peak District National Park.
Hayfield, Derbyshire
Set at the foot of the Dark Peak area of the Peak District National Park, a dog friendly site ideal for walkers.
Cotton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Touring, camping and safari tents open to non members, set by the superb Peak District and lovely Chatsworth House.
Youlgreave, Bakewell, Derbyshire
Explore the Peak District National Park from this family friendly site near the National Tramway Museum.
The Peak District in North East England is the UK's first and most popular national park, something that belongs on everyone's bucketlist. This stunning landscape of rounded hills, high moorland and limestone ravines is dotted with mysterious underground caverns, remote weirs and reservoirs, and pretty rivers and streams. This is one of the top places in the UK for outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, climbing, caving, canoeing and kayaking. The area also has a number of enchanting towns and villages and a fascinating history you'll want to dive into.
Widely recommended as one of the most spectacular days out in the Peak District, Chatsworth House is a truly magnificent stately home. There's everything from peaceful rose gardens to a puzzling maze and stairs formed under a wall of water, which you can paddle in when the sun shines. If you need a little more history, Haddon Hall is an exquisite medieval manor house with no shortage of interesting things to see. Also definitely worth a visit are the remote ruins of Peveril Castle, one of England's earliest Norman fortresses.
There are many spectacular beauty spots in the Peak District National Park where you can wander around, soak up the views and have a picnic. Dovedale is justifiably famous and a good starting spot. This beautiful limestone ravine with a river running through it is owned by the National Trust and is packed with wildlife.
For those who want to take it easy while they check out the stunning Peak District landscape, Peak Rail passes through some of the park's best scenery while you sit comfortably in a traditional carriage pulled by a steam or diesel engine. You can also take a cable car from Matlock Bath to the Heights of Abraham Hilltop Park. The views on the journey are a great reward and at the top you'll find woodland walks, cavern tours and fossil hunting activities.
While the Peak District is stunning above ground, there's no shortage of underground adventures to be had, too. Take a guided trip through Standedge Tunnel in a glass-topped boat to learn about the fascinating history of Britain's longest canal tunnel. Castleton Caverns are an interesting collection of four underground caves, of which Speedwell Cavern features a Bottomless Pit. Pool's Cavern is notable for its fascinating two million year old limestone features - now that's some history!
Lovely Bakewell, home of the famous Bakewell pudding, is full of independent shops and the town's pretty courtyards are perfect for an afternoon stroll. Once you've scoffed a fair few, the impressive spa town of Buxton is your next stop for both a spectacular opera house and the very popular Victorian pavilion gardens.
The Peak District National Park is a 200 square mile area perfect for outdoor recreation, and it's no surprise that so many walkers choose it as their holiday destination every year. Keen walkers can find hundreds of routes in the Peak District, taking them over the stunning landscape and giving them beautiful views of the area.
The Derwent Valley Heritage Way meanders for 55 miles, passing through the natural landscape and exploring the industrial heritage of the area. The Monsal Trail is particularly unique because it runs along the former Midland railway line and passes through 6 tunnels. This route has a firm surface and is completely traffic- free, making it great for walkers, cyclists, wheelchair users and horse riders. The Pennine Way National Trail follows an incredible 268 miles along the Pennine Mountain tops. It runs from the Peak District over the Yorkshire Dales and Hadrian's Wall, right up to the Cheviots. The Pennine Way is one of the most spectacular upland walks in England.
The Tissington Trail, one of the most popular cycle routes in the park, starts at Ashbourne and passes through a 350 metre-long former railway tunnel toward Tissington. You can hire bikes at the start of the trail and pedal off into the distance. The national park is also well known for mountain biking and will put those chunky wheels to the test and Kinder Scout, a surreal plateau in the park, makes for a top notch moorland trek.
The region has some of the best climbing routes in Europe, or if you prefer your rocks underground, caving in intricate and exciting caverns and hollow areas is possible. For canoeing and kayaking, try the River Derwent and there's a high speed slalom white-water rafting course at Matlock Bath.
High flyers can explore the Peak District from a different angle - hang gliding and paragliding over the sights. Take a few lessons and see if you've missed your calling as an adrenaline junkie.
Aside from all the outdoor activities on offer, there is plenty to do here for families. There are a number of interesting museums in the region, but the Eyam Plague Village Museum is a particularly gruesome highlight. The museum tells the fascinating story of how this village isolated itself during the plague in order to prevent the disease spreading.
Carsington Water offer courses and tuition in all kinds of water sports and outdoor activities on the shores of the Carsington Reservoir: sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, and cycling can all be enjoyed here.
After all that fresh air, duck inside to learn about the history of Derwent Valley and the famous Dambusters at the Derwent Dam Museum. Then, round off the perfect day with the Peak District Mining Museum, which captures the gruelling lives of people working in the mines.
The Crich Tramway Village is a family friendly day out where you can learn to drive your own tram or the Buxton tram takes you on a great little tour on a vintage milk float.