Derbyshire and the Peak District has an amazing number of properties and monuments belonging to the National Trust, English Heritage, or private owners. For lovers of history and nostalgia this lovely county has a wealth of places to explore and enjoy.
Bolsover Castle and Visitor CentreEnglish Heritage 01246 823349 |
Of Norman origin, but rebuilt and enlarged in 1613. Substantial building to enjoy. Discovery centre and tearoom. |
Calke AbbeyNational Trust 01332 863822 |
Step back in time with collections from around the world.A baroque mansion full of artifacts. Restored orangery and 600 acres of nature reserve to explore. |
Chatsworth HousePrivate 01629 812855 |
A jewel in Derbyshire, this magnificent stately home is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. Full of treasures, with gardens, garden centre,farm shop, childrens farmyard and activity centre. |
Eyam HallPrivate 01433 631976 |
An unspoilt Jacbean manor House and its delightful garden retains its 17th century layout. |
Haddon HallPrivate 01629 812855 |
A fortified medeavil manor house, kitchens, banqueting hall and 16th century long gallery. Beautiful rose gardens. |
Hardwick HallNational Trust 01246 850430
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A wonderful Tudor House, set in fine historic parklands. A treasure of 1th and 17th centurytapestries and embroideries. There is an orchard and herb garden to explore. |
Kedleston HallNational Trust 01332 842191 |
Neo classical with magnificent paintings, scuptures and furniture. Collections from around the world. Parkland with cascades, lakes and walks. |
Melbourne HallPrivate 01332 862502 |
A delightful 18th century style garden with clipped yews, fountains, statutary and Bakewells famous birdcage. Many unusual plants. |
Renishaw HallPrivate 01246 432310 |
Beautiful Italianate gardens, cafe, museuma nd galleries. Woodland and lakeside walks. Available for weddings. |
Shugborough EstatePrivate 0845 4598900 |
Traditional baking, chesse making, milling and brewing, craft activities and spring animals at the farm. |
Staunton HaroldNational Trust 01332 863822 |
An imposing church set in attractive parkland. Original 18th century cushions, carved woodwork and painted ceilings. |
Sudbury Hall and Museum of ChildhoodNational Trust 01283 585305 |
Beautiful late 17th century house, impressive platerwork on main staircase. Museum of childhood for children and adults alike to enjoy. |
Arkwrights MillPrivate 01629 824297 |
Water powerd cotton spinning mill, on the Derwent Valley heritage trail. Cotton museum and shopping outlet with restaurant. |
Caudwells MillPrivate 01629 734374 |
Victorian water turbine powered roller flour mill and early mill machinery. |
Derby Cathedral01332 341201 |
Founded in the 10th century, with a 16th century tower that dominates the Derby skyline. |
Derby Industrial MuseumPrivate 01332 255308 |
Collection of Rolls Royce historic aero engines and industrial history of Derby. |
Derwent Valley Visitor CentrePrivate 01773 880474 |
Examines the areas as the cradle of the Industrial Revolution, an interesting museum in the 7 storey Belper Mill. River gardens, bandstand and boats. |
D H Lawrence Birthplace MuseumPrivate 01773 763312 |
D H Lawrences early childhood and an accurate example of working class life in Victorian times. Exhibition area, craft centre and gift shop. |
Erewash MuseumPrivate 0115 907 1141 |
18th Century house with historic collections arranged in room settings. |
Eyam MuseumPrivate 01433 631371 |
The story of the plague of 1665/1666. A local developemnt illustrated by graphics and artifacts. |
The Galleries of JusticePrivate 0115 952 0555 |
Police galleries, prison, exhibitions and Victorian court. Resource centre, shops and cafe. |
Galdstone Pottery MuseumPrivate 01782 237777 |
Unique working museum with original workshops, bottle kilns and galleries. |
Glossop Heritage CentrePrivate 01457 869176 |
Illustrating the areas past from pre history to the 20th century. |
Hardwick Old HallEnglish Heritage
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The roofless former home of Bess of Hardwick, flou floors oft he Old Hall are still accessible. |
Masson MillsPrivate 01629 581001 |
An excellent example of Sir Richard Arlwrights cotton mills. Working rextile museum, shopping village, licensed restuarant. |
Mr Straws HousNational Trust 01909 482380
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A 1920’s house with a fascinating collection of household items, costumes and memorabilia. Lovely traditional suburban garden. |
The Old House MuseumPrivate 01629 813642 |
Tudor HOuse with original wattle and daub screen. Open chamber, Visctorian kitchen, costumes. |
The Old ManorNational Trust 01283 585337 |
Stone built medieval hall, built between the 13th adn 15th centuries, witha rare king post roof, undercroft and cellars. |
Peveril CastleEnglish Heritage 01433 620613 |
Remains of a small late Norman Keep. |
Pickfords House MuseumPrivate 01332 255363 |
Museum of Georgian life and costume, shop. |
Revolution HousePrivate 01246 345727 |
17th century country furniture and local history. Site of the revolution plot which brought William and Mary to the throne. |
Stainsby MillNational Trust 01246 850430 |
A fully functioning 19th century water mill in an idylic rural setting. |
Sutton Scarsdale HallEnglish Heritage |
The imposing shell of a grandiose Georgian Mansion, columned exterior, contemporary garden remains, ha-ha and parish church. |
Tutbury CastlePrivate 01283 812129 |
Medieval Castle ruined during the civil war. Musem. |
Wingfield ManorEnglish Heritage |
Impressive ruins of a palatial medieval manor house, with a huge undercrofted Great Hall and a defensible High Tower. |
Winster Market HouseNaional Trust 01335 350503 |
Late 17th, early 18th centrury market house, information room and scale model of Winster Village. |
The Wirksworth HeritageCentre Private 01629 825225 |
Exhibitions and animated displays, exciting places to explore, gift shop, art gallery , restuarant. |
Arbor Low and Gib Hill BarrowEnglish Heritage |
A Neolithic henge monument amid high moorland, nearby is enigmatic Gib Hill a large burial ground. |
Blue John Cavern, minePrivate 01433 620642 |
Caves are some of the finest in great britain. The Ollershaw collection of Blue John and Crown Derby |
Clumber ParkNational Trust |
Parkland and woods with outstanding Gothic revival chapel, walled kitchen garden, cycle hire, restaurant. |