Sited on the remains of a medieval quarry Lea Gardens near Matlock has one of the most stunning displays of Rhododendrons and Azaleas in the country.

Sited on the remains of a medieval quarry Lea Gardens near Matlock has one of the most stunning displays of Rhododendrons and Azaleas in the country.

A colourful display of early summer wild flowers in a meadow at Over Haddon on the descent to Lathkill Dale. Located near Bakewell the village derives its name from ""Heath Hill"" - Haddon and the ""Over"" refers to being above Nether Haddon.

A colourful display of early summer wild flowers in a meadow at Over Haddon on the descent to Lathkill Dale. Located near Bakewell the village derives its name from ""Heath Hill"" - Haddon and the ""Over"" refers to being above Nether Haddon.

A display of colourful bluebells in May in woodland just outside Grindleford.

Scarlet poppies cover this Derbyshire meadow in early June near Hardwick Hall. Hardwick Hall is one of the most important Elizabethan country houses in England. It was designed for Bess of Hardwick in the late 16th century.

Scarlet poppies cover this Derbyshire meadow in early June near Hardwick Hall. Hardwick Hall is one of the most important Elizabethan country houses in England. It was designed for Bess of Hardwick in the late 16th century.

Scarlet poppies cover this Derbyshire meadow in early June near Hardwick Hall. Hardwick Hall is one of the most important Elizabethan country houses in England. It was designed for Bess of Hardwick in the late 16th century.

Scarlet poppies cover this Derbyshire meadow in early June near Hardwick Hall. Hardwick Hall is one of the most important Elizabethan country houses in England. It was designed for Bess of Hardwick in the late 16th century.

Scarlet poppies cover this Derbyshire meadow in early June near Hardwick Hall. Hardwick Hall is one of the most important Elizabethan country houses in England. It was designed for Bess of Hardwick in the late 16th century.

Scarlet poppies cover this Derbyshire meadow in early June near Hardwick Hall. Hardwick Hall is one of the most important Elizabethan country houses in England. It was designed for Bess of Hardwick in the late 16th century.

Rhododendrons bloom in the ruins of Errwood Hall in the Goyt Valley. The hall was built in 1830 and occupied for the next hundred years by the Grimshawe family. The hall was demolished when the Fernilee Reservoir was constructed in 1934.

Rhododendrons bloom in the ruins of Errwood Hall in the Goyt Valley. The hall was built in 1830 and occupied for the next hundred years by the Grimshawe family. The hall was demolished when the Fernilee Reservoir was constructed in 1934.

Vibrant colour as the moor next to Gardom's Edge is covered in a blanket of Heather during late summer. Gardom's Edge is perhaps less visited than its neighbours, Birchen and Baslow. Thickly wooded and overlooking the valley of Bar Brook, the edge offers splendid views.

Carver's Rocks Nature Reserve is located next to Foremark Reservoir in south Derbyshire. Designated as an area of Special Scientific Interest it is managed by the Wildlife Trust.

A colourful display of poppies in a meadow at Stanton-by-Bridge. As the name implies the village is located next to the ancient Swarkestone Bridge which has carried travellers over the River Trent through the centuries.

A colourful display of poppies in a meadow at Stanton-by-Bridge. As the name implies the village is located next to the ancient Swarkestone Bridge which has carried travellers over the River Trent through the centuries.

A colourful display of poppies in a meadow at Stanton-by-Bridge. As the name implies the village is located next to the ancient Swarkestone Bridge which has carried travellers over the River Trent through the centuries.

Hardwick Hall is one of the most important Elizabethan country houses in England. It was designed for Bess of Hardwick in the late 16th century.

Scarlet poppies cover this Derbyshire meadow in early June near Hardwick Hall. Hardwick Hall is one of the most important Elizabethan country houses in England. It was designed for Bess of Hardwick in the late 16th century.

Scarlet poppies cover this Derbyshire meadow in early June near Hardwick Hall. Hardwick Hall is one of the most important Elizabethan country houses in England. It was designed for Bess of Hardwick in the late 16th century.