Please note – while the activities listed in this article are free (or very inexpensive), they may contain amenities that aren’t – so take care.
Did we miss any out? Be sure to let us know!
![Belper River Gardens, Mill View, Belper, DE56 1FE. Parking here costs 50p - but beyond that, you can take in the sights that Belper River Gardens has to offer for absolutely nothing.](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmZhNDc2NjgwLTYwNDctNGMxZC1hY2FkLTQxMmVlMmU4MjI5NDplN2RmYWY5MS05MDAxLTQyNTUtYjUzZC00MjE2ZDM3ZDRmMDI=.png?crop=3:2&width=640)
1. Belper River Gardens
Belper River Gardens, Mill View, Belper, DE56 1FE. Parking here costs 50p - but beyond that, you can take in the sights that Belper River Gardens has to offer for absolutely nothing. Photo: -
![Ladybower Reservoir, High Peak, S33 0AQ. The famous Ladybower Reservoir provides a stunning walking trail - and it's all for free! There is no admission fee.](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjM4ZWZiOTJiLTUxYTItNDI3ZC1hNjI3LTdkYTNmNmMyODU1NzphMGM4M2Y4MC05YTUyLTRjMWEtOWU4YS00MTA3NWFlMjQ5M2I=.png?crop=3:2&width=640)
2. Ladybower Reservoir
Ladybower Reservoir, High Peak, S33 0AQ. The famous Ladybower Reservoir provides a stunning walking trail - and it's all for free! There is no admission fee. Photo: -
![Derwent Gardens, Matlock Dale, Matlock, DE4 3PW. Containing an array of beautiful water features, Derwent Gardens has something for both kids and adults alike.](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjExZjViYzExLWU2NWUtNGY0Yy05NjkwLWNlODJmOWZlYWFlNDpkYjUzOTBlZC01ZWI5LTQxMjMtOTFjMy01MDMwNTQ1ZmU0YjY=.png?crop=3:2&width=640)
3. Derwent Gardens
Derwent Gardens, Matlock Dale, Matlock, DE4 3PW. Containing an array of beautiful water features, Derwent Gardens has something for both kids and adults alike. Photo: -
![Mam Tor, Castleton, Hope Valley, S33 8WA. This isn't an activity for the faint of heart (or for those with a hangover), but climbing Mam Tor is an inifintely rewarding experience - and it's free!](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmNhZjYwM2Q3LTQwZDMtNGJhZC05YTU4LTI0ZWU1ZGJjYmQ2MjoyM2FhOGY1My03ZjZmLTQ3OGEtOWNjYS0wYWExZWRkOTlhMzE=.png?crop=3:2&width=640)
4. Mam Tor
Mam Tor, Castleton, Hope Valley, S33 8WA. This isn't an activity for the faint of heart (or for those with a hangover), but climbing Mam Tor is an inifintely rewarding experience - and it's free! Photo: -