47 places for the perfect day out during the October mini-heatwave across Chesterfield, Derbyshire and the Peak District – including beer gardens, walks and garden centres

By Tom Hardwick

Published 3rd Oct 2023, 12:05 BST

If you’re planning to head out and enjoy the sun this weekend across Chesterfield, Derbyshire and the Peak District, look no further for some of the best places to visit.

With temperatures set to reach highs of 23° across Derbyshire this weekend, the mini-heatwave may well be the last of the good weather for this year – making it important to enjoy the sun while it lasts.

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Whether you’re looking for a scenic walk, a picturesque beer garden or a garden centre to browse, these are 31 of the places you should add to your list for the weekend – perfect for enjoying a sunny day in Derbyshire.

These are some of the places across Derbyshire that are ideal to visit during the hot spell this weekend.

1. Places to visit

These are some of the places across Derbyshire that are ideal to visit during the hot spell this weekend. Photo: Brian Eyre/Jason Chadwick/RKH

Dunston Hall Garden Centre has a 4.4/5 rating based on 877 Google reviews.

2. Dunston Hall Garden Centre, Chesterfield

Dunston Hall Garden Centre has a 4.4/5 rating based on 877 Google reviews. Photo: Brian Eyre

Ladybower is Derbyshire reservoir that is perfect place for a steady stroll. The 5.5 mile route offers beautiful views across the water, and passes the awe-inspiring Derwent Dam along the way.

3. Ladybower Reservoir

Ladybower is Derbyshire reservoir that is perfect place for a steady stroll. The 5.5 mile route offers beautiful views across the water, and passes the awe-inspiring Derwent Dam along the way. Photo: Photo © Ken Bagnall (cc-by-sa/2.0)

One customer left a Google review which said the Junction was “nice and friendly” with a “great beer garden.”

4. Junction, Chesterfield

One customer left a Google review which said the Junction was “nice and friendly” with a “great beer garden.” Photo: Brian Eyre

Derbyshire Peak District Chesterfield Belper Matlock Bakewell Buxton