Treat yourself to a Pride & Prejudice Tour of the Peak District, for a unique experience in extraordinary surroundings. We offer a choice of 3 tours based on Pride & Prejudice so whether you want to follow in the footsteps of Colin Firth or Keira Knightley (or both), we may have the perfect experience for you.
Pride & Prejudice may have been written over 200 years ago, but it is arguably more popular than ever before. Author Jane Austen is even commemorated on our new £10 notes.
Visit the locations that inspired the novel and explore the architectural and natural wonders that will appeal to any modern day Elizabeth Bennets. There are a number of wonderful locations around the Peak District and surrounding area which inspired Jane Austen and which also have links to both the BBC production and the movie version of Pride & Prejudice.
Pride & Prejudice may have been written over 200 years ago, but it is arguably more popular than ever before. Author Jane Austen is even commemorated on our new £10 notes.
Visit the locations that inspired the novel and explore the architectural and natural wonders that will appeal to any modern day Elizabeth Bennets. There are a number of wonderful locations around the Peak District and surrounding area which inspired Jane Austen and which also have links to both the BBC production and the movie version of Pride & Prejudice.
Chatsworth House
Visit the magnificent stately home that is thought to have been the inspiration for Pemberley. It was also featured in the 2005 film, starring Kiera Knightly and Matthew Mac Fadyen. Stroll around the grounds or spend some time enjoying the house and gardens.
Lyme Park
Explore the beautiful surroundings of Lyme Park, famed as the location used by the BBC production starring Colin Firth and the famous "lake scene",
No Pride & Prejudice experience would be complete without a visit to the magnificent surroundings of the Dark Peak as featured in the film. The dramatic gritstone edge, which stretches across a distance of 4 miles, offers breathtaking views over the Peak District and is easily accessed from the vehicle.
Bakewell
As well as being famous for its tarts and puddings, Bakewell was also the town in which Jane Austen stayed during her visits to the Peak District. It is said that she we-wrote parts of Pride & Prejudice in one of Bakewell's hotels. Enjoy some time exploring the historic lanes and riverside walks of this picturesque market town. You may even discover the original Bakewell Pudding shop!
Haddon Hall
Magnificent Country House which has been used in many films and productions, including Pride & Prejudice. It even featured as Prince Humperdinck's castle in the Princess Bride!
"Lambton"
Explore the narrow, cobbled streets of a beautiful Peak District village which doubled as Lambton for the BBC production.
The Dark Peak
A beautiful viewpoint which was featured in the BBC production with Jennifer Ehle. Easily accessible within a few yards from the vehicle.
We have a selection of Pride & Prejudice tours with suggested itineraries, or you can suggest your own and design your perfect Pride & Prejudice experience.
Pride & Prejudice Tour 1 is for devotees of the 1995 BBC production, featuring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle.
We will visit two wonderful houses which were used as the exterior and interior of Pemberley, including the scene featuring a wet shirted Mr Darcy in the lake. As well as this, the tour will include some fantastic scenery as we visit the village used as Lambton in the series and a famous location where guests can wander around the rocks where Elizabeth Bennet fell in love with the Peak District scenery.
By contrast, Tour 2 features the locations connected with the 2005 Keira Knightley movie, such as Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall, as well as the opportunity to walk onto the cliffs where Keira stood and surveyed the magnificent landscape. There is also an opportunity to enjoy some time in the historic market town of Bakewell, famous for its links to Jane Austen, who is thought to have based the fictional village of Lambton on the bustling market town. No visit to Bakewell is complete without tasting the famous Bakewell pudding from the Historic Bakewell Pudding Shop!
In Tour 3, we also have a bespoke Pride & Prejudice tour available, in which our guests can design their own experience from any of the locations featured above.
Or, if you can’t decide between. Tours 1 and 2, why not enjoy them both on successive days for the ultimate Pride & Prejudice experience? We can recommend some wonderful accommodation options close to Chatsworth or Bakewell which would be ideal.
All of our tours offer the option for us to pick you up and drop you off at your accommodation, or a suitable railway station.
For those travelling to and from London, we would suggest Chesterfield as the ideal station, with a direct train to London St Pancras and only 20 minutes away from Chatsworth House. We can meet you from the train and whisk you away on your Pride & Prejudice adventure.
Prices from £225 for full day tour, available for 1-6 passengers. Please note that prices exclude food and drink and any admission charges for entry to houses/gardens.
For details of how to book and to check availability, please click here.
Pride & Prejudice Tour 1 is for devotees of the 1995 BBC production, featuring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle.
We will visit two wonderful houses which were used as the exterior and interior of Pemberley, including the scene featuring a wet shirted Mr Darcy in the lake. As well as this, the tour will include some fantastic scenery as we visit the village used as Lambton in the series and a famous location where guests can wander around the rocks where Elizabeth Bennet fell in love with the Peak District scenery.
By contrast, Tour 2 features the locations connected with the 2005 Keira Knightley movie, such as Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall, as well as the opportunity to walk onto the cliffs where Keira stood and surveyed the magnificent landscape. There is also an opportunity to enjoy some time in the historic market town of Bakewell, famous for its links to Jane Austen, who is thought to have based the fictional village of Lambton on the bustling market town. No visit to Bakewell is complete without tasting the famous Bakewell pudding from the Historic Bakewell Pudding Shop!
In Tour 3, we also have a bespoke Pride & Prejudice tour available, in which our guests can design their own experience from any of the locations featured above.
Or, if you can’t decide between. Tours 1 and 2, why not enjoy them both on successive days for the ultimate Pride & Prejudice experience? We can recommend some wonderful accommodation options close to Chatsworth or Bakewell which would be ideal.
All of our tours offer the option for us to pick you up and drop you off at your accommodation, or a suitable railway station.
For those travelling to and from London, we would suggest Chesterfield as the ideal station, with a direct train to London St Pancras and only 20 minutes away from Chatsworth House. We can meet you from the train and whisk you away on your Pride & Prejudice adventure.
Prices from £225 for full day tour, available for 1-6 passengers. Please note that prices exclude food and drink and any admission charges for entry to houses/gardens.
For details of how to book and to check availability, please click here.
