10 miles north-west of Chatsworth House
Peveril Castle
- history
- walks
Peveril Castle is a ruined 11th-century castle overlooking the village of Castleton in the English county of Derbyshire. It was the main settlement of the feudal barony of William Peverel, known as the Honour of Peverel, and was founded some time between the Norman Conquest of 1066 and its first recorded mention in the Domesday Survey of 1086, by Peverel, who held lands in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire as a tenant-in-chief of the king. The town became the economic centre of the barony. The castle has views across the Hope Valley and Cave Dale.
Adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Opening times and prices are on the attraction’s own site.
Making a day of it
The nearest of the villages in this guide are Castleton (0.3 miles), Tideswell (5 miles) and Hathersage (5 miles). From the house it is about 36 minutes by road.
Parking, pubs and cafes within a mile
Dollys Tearooms
10.5 miles (16.9 km) from Chatsworth House, to the north-west
The Stones, Hope Valley, S33 8WX
The George
10.5 miles (16.9 km) from Chatsworth House, to the north-west
Castle Street, Hope Valley, S33 8WG
Peak Cavern
10.6 miles (17 km) from Chatsworth House, to the north-west
Near Castleton
- Charges apply
The Castle
10.5 miles (16.9 km) from Chatsworth House, to the north-west
Castle Street, Hope Valley, S33 8WG
Hours (as recorded): Mon-Sun 08:00-23:00
The Three Roofs
10.6 miles (17 km) from Chatsworth House, to the north-west
The Island, Hope Valley, S33 8WN
- Tea
Hours (as recorded): Mon-Fri 09:30-16:00 · Sat-Sun 09:30-17:00
Ye Olde Nag's Head Hotel
10.5 miles (16.9 km) from Chatsworth House, to the north-west
Cross Street, Hope Valley, S33 8WH
The Bull's Head
10.6 miles (17 km) from Chatsworth House, to the north-west
Cross Street, Hope Valley, S33 8WH
- Serves food
- Rooms
Rose Tea Rooms
10.5 miles (16.9 km) from Chatsworth House, to the north-west
Cross Street, Hope Valley, S33 8WH
Questions people ask
How far is Peveril Castle from Chatsworth House?
10 miles (16.7 km) north-west of the house in a straight line; allow roughly 36 minutes by road, or 5 hr 25 min on foot if there is a path.
Can I visit Peveril Castle and Chatsworth in one day?
It is possible but a long day: Peveril Castle is 10 miles from the house. Better as the second day of a weekend.
Also nearby
Sources
- Place listings from OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed under the ODbL; snapshot taken 4 September 2026. Names, opening hours and websites are as recorded by volunteers and can be out of date — check before you rely on them, and fix errors on OpenStreetMap itself.
- Place and attraction summaries adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0; each one links to its article.