Middleton Cricket Ground

If you’re not from around here, you’d probably drive straight past it. The cricket ground sits quietly in the Derbyshire hills, the kind of spot that locals tend to keep to themselves — and honestly, fair enough. It’s mostly open grass, so don’t come expecting swings or a climbing frame, but on a decent day the scenery alone makes the trip worth it. Kids can just run about freely without much in the way of obstacles or crowds getting in the way. Bring a ball, bring a picnic, and make an afternoon of it.