The Peak District is surrounded by a collection of historic market towns, each with its own character, architecture and connection to the surrounding landscape.

From stone-built streets and traditional market squares to independent shops, cafés, and riverside walks, these towns offer a slower-paced contrast to the open moorland and rugged hills of the national park.

Whether you’re passing through on a wider journey or using them as a base for exploration, the Peak District’s market towns provide a strong sense of place and heritage that reflects the region’s long-standing rural and cultural history.