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Set high on the White Peak plateau, Tideswell is surrounded by some of Derbyshire's finest scenery, walking trails and historic sites.

Jacobean stonework and courtyard of Eyam Hall in Derbyshire

Eyam & Eyam Hall

Just five miles east of Tideswell lies the historic village of Eyam — known for its courageous quarantine during the plague of 1665–1666 — along with the Jacobean manor house of Eyam Hall and Craft Centre.

The Norman keep of Peveril Castle overlooking Castleton in the Hope Valley

Peveril Castle, Castleton

Perched high above Castleton and Cave Dale, Peveril Castle is one of England's earliest Norman fortresses, founded by William Peverel (whose family once held the manor of Tideswell).

Chatsworth House and parkland beside the River Derwent

Chatsworth House

One of Britain's most celebrated historic houses, gardens and parkland estates on the banks of the River Derwent, around twenty minutes' drive from Tideswell.


More Guides to the Local Area

Parish & Local Villages

Discover our sister parish villages of Litton, Cressbrook and Wormhill, along with Miller's Dale, Eyam and Bradwell.

Nearby Market & Spa Towns

Visit the neighbouring towns of Bakewell, Buxton, Castleton, Chapel-en-le-Frith and Matlock.

Walks, Dales & Days Out

Step straight from Tideswell into Tideswell Dale, Miller's Dale, Cressbrook Dale and the traffic-free Monsal Trail.