Private minibus hire · With a driver
Minibus Hire to the Peak District
Bring your smaller group together for a Peak District trip with a minibus and driver from Advanced Travel. Request pickups across South Yorkshire, including Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster and Barnsley. Our minibuses have 16 passenger seats, with the itinerary and luggage reviewed before your vehicle is confirmed.
Places to visit in and around the Peak District
Choose from historic houses, villages and places to enjoy the outdoors. Find an idea for your group below, then use its quote link to include that destination in your enquiry.
Chatsworth House & Garden
Discover art and historic interiors at Chatsworth, then explore its gardens and surrounding parkland. The house and estate offer plenty of interest for a group day out combining heritage, landscape and time together.
Bakewell
Spend time beside the River Wye, browse Bakewell's independent shops and stop for its famous pudding. Stone buildings, courtyards and the old bridge make this market town a welcoming choice for a relaxed group visit.
Castleton & its caverns
Combine a wander around Castleton with a visit to one of its show caverns. The village brings together shops, places to eat and views of Peveril Castle, with underground experiences adding something different to the day.
Ladybower & Upper Derwent Valley
Enjoy reservoir scenery, wooded valleys and the striking structure of Derwent Dam. Fairholmes is a starting point for exploring the Upper Derwent Valley, with walking routes that reveal the landscape and history around the water.
Monsal Head & Monsal Trail
Take in the view of Headstone Viaduct from Monsal Head, or explore part of the former railway on the Monsal Trail. Limestone dales, tunnels and valley scenery give groups several ways to enjoy the area.
Eyam Village & Museum
Discover Eyam's story through its museum, historic cottages and village landmarks. Best known for the plague of 1665 to 1666, the village also offers a glimpse into local industries and the lives of earlier residents.
Haddon Hall
Explore medieval and Tudor rooms, historic tapestries and terraced gardens at Haddon Hall. Set above the River Wye near Bakewell, this manor house offers a day centred on architecture, history and carefully tended outdoor spaces.
Buxton
Explore the spa town of Buxton, from the Crescent and Opera House to the Pavilion Gardens. Its historic streets, shops and places to eat offer plenty of choice for a day of sightseeing and time together.
Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath
Ride the cable car above Matlock Bath to explore the Heights of Abraham, with cavern tours, gardens and valley views. Woodland paths and exhibitions add variety to a group visit above the Derwent Valley.
Hathersage & Stanage Edge
Explore the village of Hathersage before heading out into the surrounding countryside. The gritstone edge of Stanage is a landmark for walkers and climbers, while the village offers shops and places to pause over a meal.
Dovedale & Ilam Park
Enjoy the limestone scenery of Dovedale and the riverside setting of Ilam Park. Walking routes, woodland and views across the valley make this area a good choice for groups who want to spend time outdoors.
Crich Tramway Village
Discover historic trams and the recreated streets of Crich Tramway Village. Museum displays explore the story of tram travel, while the village setting brings a different part of transport history into your group day out.
Photo credits
- Chatsworth House & Garden. Chatsworth House with the Emperor Fountain — Nessy-Pic / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo source. CC BY-SA 4.0. Photographer website. Cropped to a 16:10 frame for the card display.
- Bakewell. Bakewell Bridge — Aethonatic / Wikimedia Commons, CC0. Photo source. CC0 1.0 Universal. Photographer website. Cropped to a 16:10 frame for the card display.
- Castleton & its caverns. Winnats Pass near Castleton — Ian Cylkowski / Unsplash. Photo source. Unsplash License. Cropped to a 16:10 frame for the card display.
- Ladybower & Upper Derwent Valley. Ladybower Reservoir — Rob Bendall / Wikimedia Commons; used under attribution-only permission. Photo source. Custom attribution-only permission. Cropped to a 16:10 frame for the card display.
- Monsal Head & Monsal Trail. Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale — Rob Bendall / Wikimedia Commons; used under attribution-only permission. Photo source. Custom attribution-only permission. Cropped to a 16:10 frame for the card display.
- Eyam Village & Museum. Eyam Plague Cottages, Church Street — David Dixon / Geograph, CC BY-SA 2.0. Photo source. CC BY-SA 2.0. Photographer website. Cropped to a 16:10 frame for the card display.
- Haddon Hall. Haddon Hall near Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK 1. Photo by René Cortin / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo source. CC BY-SA 4.0. Photographer website. Cropped to a 16:10 frame for the card display.
- Buxton. Buxton: The Crescent, built between 1780 and 1789 — Michael Garlick / Geograph. Photo source. CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped to a 16:10 frame for the card display.
- Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath. The Heights of Abraham Cable Cars — TheHeightsofAbraham / Wikimedia Commons. Photo source. CC BY-SA 4.0. Photographer website. Cropped to a 16:10 frame for the card display.
- Hathersage & Stanage Edge. Robin Hood's cave Stanage Edge. Photo by John Fielding / Geograph, CC BY-SA 2.0. Photo source. CC BY-SA 2.0. Photographer website. Cropped to a 16:10 frame for the card display.
- Dovedale & Ilam Park. Ilam Hall and parkland — Chris Heaton / Geograph. Photo source. CC BY-SA 2.0. Photographer website. Cropped to a 16:10 frame for the card display.
- Crich Tramway Village. Crich Tramway Village, Tramway Street. Photo by David Dixon / Geograph, CC BY-SA 2.0. Photo source. CC BY-SA 2.0. Photographer website. Cropped to a 16:10 frame for the card display.
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Plan for the things you will bring
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Our 16-seat minibus option
A 16-seat minibus suits a smaller group, subject to your luggage and practical requirements. The Mercedes Sprinter pictured is from our fleet; vehicle arrangements are confirmed with your booking.
If your group needs more seats, compare our 28, 49, 53, 57 and 61-seat coach categories in the full fleet overview.
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Planning your Peak District minibus trip
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Can our Peak District trip include several stops?
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