Places to visit

Alton Towers Alton Nr. Cheadle

 St Oswalds Church, Ashbourne

St Oswald’s Church is a Church of England parish church located in

Peak Rail, Matlock

Website: www.peakrail.co.uk
Email: peakrail@peakrail.co.uk

 Creswell Craggs

 Bolsover Castle

Bolsover Castle is a castle in Bolsover, Derbyshire, England. It was founded in the 12th century by the Peveril family, who also owned Peveril Castle in Derbyshire, and came under royal control in 1155.

 Tutbury Castle

Castle St, Tutbury, Burton upon Trent DE13 9JF  

01283 812129

 Well Dressings

Tissington Well Dressings

Coors Visitor Centre and Museum of Brewing, Burton on Trent

Twycross Zoo, Atherstone. Leic.

Chatsworth House, Nr Bakewell

Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1PP
01246 565300
www.chatsworth.org

Tissington Hall, Tissington Nr Ashbourne

Sudbury Hall, Sudbury

Kedleston Hall, Kedleston, Derby

Haddon Hall, Nr Bakewell

Haddon Hall is an English country house on the River Wye at Bakewell, Derbyshire, one of the seats of the Duke of Rutland. It is currently occupied by Lord Edward Manners and his family. Wikipedia 

Hardwick Hall, Hardwick

Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S44 5QJ
01246 850430
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hardwick

Calke Abbey, Nr Ticknall

Renishaw Hall, Renishaw

Renishaw Park Golf Club House, Mill Lane, Renishaw, Sheffield, Derbyshire S21 3UZ
01777 860755

Wingfield Manor

Dramatic Ruins of Wingfield Manor built around 1439, has been the prison of Mary Queen of Scots. Wingfield Manor is a deserted and ruined manor house some 4 miles from the town of Alfreton in the English county of Derbyshire. There is a working farm that forms part of the old manor. Wikipedia
South Wingfield, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 7NH
0870 333 1181
www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/wingfield–manor

Derwent Valley Visitor Centre Belper North Mill

Part of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the important cotton towns along the Derwent Valley. Belper Mill was the most technically advanced building of its era.See early machinery and a collection of cotton and silk embroidery.The historic North Mill on the River Derwent at Belper, Derbys, UK, is one of the oldest surviving examples of industrialised water powered cotton spinning mills
www.belpernorthmill.org
01773 880474 or 0845 5214347

Midland Railway, Butterley

 Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway is a 9-mile (14.5 km) long heritage railway in Derbyshire. The headquarters is the railway centre on Wirksworth station.
Wirksworth Station, Coldwell St, Wirksworth DE4 4FB
01629 823076
www.e-v-r.com

Lea Rhododendron Gardens, Lea Nr Matlock

Lea gardens have a unique collection of rhododendrons, azaleas and kalmias from all over the world. Every year from spring until late summer the gardens are ablaze with colour.
Long Lane, Matlock DE4 5GH
01629 534380
www.leagarden.co.uk 

Denby Pottery Visitor Centre, Denby Nr Ripley 

The Denby museum has examples of Denby’s rich heritage from the early 1800’s to date. Established by the Bourne family in 1809 following the discovery of fine local clay. Museum, childrens play area, Denby Factory shop, Darlington Crystal, artists gallery, garden centre,glass studio, factory tours.

Tel. 01773 740799
www.denby.co.uk
tours.reception@denby.co.uk

Royal Crown Derby, Derby

Royal Crown Derby china is known and collected throughout the world. The fine traditional skills have led to an international reputation for quality and creativity. The Royal Crown Derby Visitor Centre has been created to provide an insight into the traditions, the history and the skills that go into making Royal Crown Derby so special.The Visitor Centre comprises a factory shop, a coffee shop and a museum;there are also factory tours available. A visit to Royal Crown Derby is a great day out

www.royalcrownderby.co.uk

The Industrial Museum/Old Silk Mill, Derby

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Pickfords House Derby

Visit a living time capsule with furnishings and architecture of the Georgian era.

Pickford’s House, 41 Friar Gate, Derby, DE1 1DA
info@derbymuseums.org
www.derbymuseums.org/pickfords–house
01332 715181 

Derby City Museum and Art Gallery

A cultural combination of fine art and local history with a unique collection of Joseph Wright oil paintings.
The Strand, Derby DE1 1BS
01332 641901
www.derbymuseums.org/museumartgallery

Crich Tramway Village, Crich

Home of the National Tramway Museum, the village offers a unique family day out. Take a ride on a beautifully restored vintage tram through cobbled streets past the shops, childrens play area etc.

National Tramway Museum, Matlock Rd, Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 5DP
 Website: www.tramway.co.uk
01773 854 321

Buxton Museum and Art Gallery, Buxton

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/buxtonmuseum

 Buxton Opera House

Eyam Museum

Tel. 01433 631371

Peak District Mining Museum and Temple Mine, Matlock Bath

Old House Museum, Bakewell

A recreated school and kitchen, old costumes and local tales. Welcome to the Old House Museum This fascinating old house contains a wonderful collection of items from the Bakewell area
Cunningham Pl, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1DD
01629 813642
www.oldhousemuseum.org.uk/

Masson Mills Working Textile Museum, Matlock Bath

Shopping outlet and cafe
 www.massonmills.co.uk

Caudwells Mill, Rowsley

At Rowsley is a unique, grade II* listed historic roller flour mill. Powered by water from the river Wye, one or more mills have stood on this site for at least 400 years.Historic rollor flourmill powered by riverwater, includes craft workshops on site.
Caudwells Mill Craft Centre, Bakewell Rd, Matlock, Rowsley, Derbyshire DE4 2EB
01629 734374
www.caudwellsmill.co.uk/

Cromford Mill, Cromford

National Stone Centre, Wirksworth

Telling the story of stone,, how the rocks were formed and how they were used. Activities on site.
The National Stone Centre for school and education visits, training courses, Millennium Wall, quarries, lead mines, lime kilns, ancient tropical reefs of limestone 
Porter Ln, Middleton by Wirksworth, Derbyshire DE4 4LS
01629 824833
www.nationalstonecentre.org.uk

Tel. 01629 824833
Website: www.nationalstonecentre.org.uk

Wirksworth Heritage Centre, Crown Yard, Wirksworth

Wirksworth Heritage Centre website with the story of Wirksworth through the ages from Roman settlement to the present day.

Tel. 01629 825225
Website: www.gilkin.demon.co.uk

 Heights of Abraham

Castleton Caves

Treak Cliff Cavern
Treak Cliff Cavern is a show cave near Castleton in Derbyshire, England. It is part of the Castleton Site of Special Scientific Interest and one of only two sites where the ornamental mineral Blue John is still excavated. Wikipedia
Buxton Rd, Castleton, Hope Valley, Derbyshire S33 8WP
01433 621487
www.bluejohnstone.com

Speedwell Cavern
The Speedwell Cavern is one of the four show caves in Castleton, Derbyshire, England. It consists of a horizontal lead miners’ adit leading to the cavern itself, a limestone cave. Wikipedia
Winnats Pass, Castleton, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 8WA
01433 620512
www.speedwellcavern.co.uk

Peak Cavern
The Peak Cavern, also known as the Devil’s Arse, is one of the four show caves in Castleton, Derbyshire, England. Peakshole Water flows through and out of the cave. Wikipedia
Peak Cavern Rd, Hope Valley S33 8WS
01433 620285
www.peakcavern.co.uk

Blue John Cavern
The Blue John Cavern is one of the four show caves in Castleton, Derbyshire, England. The cavern takes its name from the semi-precious mineral Blue John, which is still mined in small amounts outside … Wikipedia
Mam Tor, Castleton, Hope Valley, Derbyshire S33 8WA
01433 620638
www.bluejohn–cavern.co.uk 

New Mills Heritage Centre, New Mills

The New Mills story and history. Town, model and coalmine tunnel to crawl through.

Tel. 01663 746904
Website: www.newmillsheritage.com

Lyme Hall, Disley

Eyam Hall, Eyam

www.eyamhall.com
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/eyam–hall-and-craft-centre

Red House Stables and Working Carriage Museum,Darley Dale

Before cars, before trains, people travelled by horse & carriage. The country’s largest collection of original carriages for travel & trade.Working carriage museum where you can book a carriage ride tour.
Old Rd, Darley Dale, Matlock DE4 2ER
01629 733583
www.redhousestables.co.uk/theworkingcarriagemuseum.htm

Carsington Water

Tissington Well Dressings

Well Dressings at Tissington Village –

The origins of Well Dressing are lost in antiquity. They may even have their roots in pagan customs later given a Christian meaning. One theory says that the custom began just after the Black Death of 1348-9. Although the population round about was ravaged by plague, in Tissington all escaped, and the immunity was ascribed to the purity of the water supply. It became the custom to decorate the wells in thanksgiving. End May Beginning of June. http://www.tissingtonhall.co.uk/plan-your-visit/tissington-well-dressing/

Dovedale

Peveril Castle

Market Pl, Castleton, Derbyshire S33 8WQ
01433 620613
www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/peveril–castle

Belper River Gardens

These unique riverside gardens have been offering visitors a tranquil setting to view the River Derwent for over 100 years. Located within the Derwent Valley Visit Belper river gardens on the Derwent Heritage Trail, next to Belper Mill Industrial Museum.
www.visitambervalley.com/get-active/boating-in-belper.aspx
www.visitambervalley.com/places-to-visit/all…/belper–river–gardens.asp

Belper Mill Industrial Museum

Crich Stand Memorial

Climb Crich stand memorial tower. Outstanding views.Opening Times. The Tower and Grounds are open every day except Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day
www.crich-memorial.org.uk/

Heage Windmill

Visit Heage Windmill an unusual 6 sailed windmill restored and in working order. Check for open days.
Chesterfield Rd, Belper DE56 2BH
01773 853579

 The Beautiful Derbyshire Dales

Walk and Explore the many beautiful Derbyshire Dales

DoveDale
Manifold Valley
Monsal Dale
Lathkill Dale
Beresford Dale
Bradford Dale
Chee Dale
Millers Dale
Wolfescote Dale

Quaint Derbyshire Villages and Towns

Ashbourne
Ashbourne is a market town in the Derbyshire Dales, England. It has a population of 7,302. It contains many historical buildings and many independent shops, and is famous for its historic annual Shrovetide football match. Wikipedia
www.visitashbourne.co.uk
www.ashbournefestival.org

Alsop en le Dale
Alsop en le Dale is a village in Derbyshire, England about 5 miles north of Ashbourne close to the Staffordshire border, and a mile from Dovedale, a popular tourist location. Wikipedia  www.peakdistrictinformation.com/towns/alsop.php

Tissington
Tissington is a village in Derbyshire, England. It is part of the estate of Tissington Hall, owned by the FitzHerbert family since 1465. Well dressings, café,entrance to Tissington Trail.
www.visitpeakdistrict.com/Tissington–Tissington/details/?dms=3

Hartington
Hartington is a village in the Derbyshire Peak District, England, lying on the River Dove close to the Staffordshire border. According to the 2001 census, the parish of Hartington Town Quarter, which also includes Pilsbury, had a population of 345. Wikipedia
www.peakdistrictinformation.com/towns/hartington.php

Wirksworth
Wirksworth is a market town in Derbyshire, England, with a population of over 5,000. Wirksworth is listed in the Domesday Book of 1086. Within it is the source of the River Ecclesbourne. The town was granted its market charter by Edward I in 1306. Wikipedia
www.visitpeakdistrict.com/Wirksworth–Wirksworth/details/?dms=3.
www.wirksworthfestival.co.uk

Matlock Bath
Matlock Bath is a village situated south of Matlock on the main A6 road in Derbyshire, England, approximately halfway between Buxton and Derby. Wikipedia
www.visitpeakdistrict.com/Matlock–Bath–Matlock–Bath…-/details/?..

Sudbury
Sudbury is a village and civil parish in Derbyshire, England, located approximately 11 miles to the south of Ashbourne. It is part of the Derbyshire Dales district. Famous for Sudbury Hall and its Museum of Childhood. Wikipedia
www.visitpeakdistrict.com/Ashbourne-Sudbury/details/?dms=3.

Hathersage
Hathersage is a village in the Peak District in Derbyshire, England. It lies slightly to the north of the River Derwent, approximately 10 miles west of Sheffield. Wikipedia
www.peakdistrictinformation.com/towns/hathersage.php

Bradwell
Bradwell is a village in the Derbyshire Peak District of England. It lies south of the main body of the Hope Valley, but is usually included among its settlements. Hazelbadge Hall lies immediately south of the village. Wikipedia  A Peak District lead mining village situated in the Hope Valley. It was the home of Samuel Fox, the inventor of the modern umbrella
www.peakdistrictinformation.com/towns/bradwell.php

Bakewell
Bakewell is a small market town and civil parish in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England, well known for the local confection Bakewell Pudding. Wikipedia
www.visitpeakdistrict.com/Bakewell–Bakewell/details/?dms=3&venue

Buxton
Buxton is a spa town in Derbyshire, England. It has the highest elevation of any market town in England. Wikipedia
www.visitbuxton.co.uk
www.visitpeakdistrict.com/Buxton–Buxton/details/?dms=3&venue.

Chesterfield
Chesterfield is a market town and a borough of Derbyshire, United Kingdom. Famous for St Marys and all Saints church with its amazing crooked spire. It lies 24 miles north of Derby, on a confluence of the rivers Rother and Hipper. Wikipedia
www.visitchesterfield.info

Melbourne
Melbourne is a former market town in South Derbyshire, England. It is about 8 miles south of Derby, 8 miles north of Swadlincote and and 2 miles from the River Trent. Wikipedia. Visit beautiful Melbourne Hall.
www.visitpeakdistrict.com/Derby–Melbourne/details/?dms=3&venue..