By Abigail Cook, MSc Management
If you’re looking for somewhere to go on a day trip and escape the city, the Peak District has many beautiful and exciting places that are waiting to be explored.
- Chatsworth
One of my favourite places that I have visited whilst living in Sheffield this year is Chatsworth. Less than an hour’s drive from Sheffield, Chatsworth is a stately home that has been featured in several films including Pride and Prejudice. You can spend a whole day exploring the grand house and the impressive 105-acre gardens. In 
addition to guided tours, Chatsworth hosts several events throughout the year, including a Flower Show, arts and crafts workshops, garden parties and outdoor cinemas. This is the perfect place to take friends or family if they are visiting Sheffield and want to explore the surrounding area.
- Bakewell
Famous for the sweet treat, the Bakewell tart, the quaint market town of Bakewell is located on the River Wye, a short thirteen miles from Sheffield. The town is busy all year round with several attractions including gardens, coffee shops, museums, pubs and shops selling books, clothes and gifts. There are also plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, climbing and horse riding in the area. One of my favourite places to go in Bakewell is the Bath Gardens, a beautiful, peaceful place in the heart of the town which is free to wander in. The gardens are not that big, but the vibrant flower displays are well worth a visit.
- Castleton
Castleton is a beautiful village situated at the Hope Valley in the heart of the Peak District. The village is popular for its caves, history, shops, Winnats Pass, Cave Dale and numerous walks in the area. The village is surrounded by dramatic hillsides and overlooked by Mam Tor (the shivering mountain). It is also possible to walk up the hill to the ruins of one of England’s earliest 
Norman fortresses, Peveril Castle, which stands above Castleton. One of my favourite things about doing this is the beautiful views over the valley, which make a good reward for climbing the hill! Another unique thing to explore in Castleton is the caves, which are accessible by guided tour. In the caves you can see the stalactite formations, and even take a boat along a flooded tunnel. This makes Castleton a unique and exciting day out for anyone looking to escape the city!