Heritage, Arts & Culture
With so many heritage attractions and places to visit, you will be spoiled for choice.
The Peak District and Derbyshire is bursting with heritage, arts and culture, with a fine choice of museums, galleries and visitor attractions in all corners of the country.
The area is famously connected to the Industrial Revolution and is home to the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. There’s a wealth of museums to explore, plus places to visit that have inspired generations of writers, artists and creatives, including Charlotte Bronte and Joseph Wright.
With so many heritage attractions and places to visit, you will be spoiled for choice. Enjoy live theatre and up to the minute cinema, arts and festivals and local events celebrating the Peak District and Derbyshire’s unique cultural offer.
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Chatsworth Farmyard and Adventure Playground
The farmyard at Chatsworth has been a favourite day out for children of all ages since 1973.
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Chatsworth Garden
Famous for its rich history, waterworks, sculptures, and Victorian rock garden, there is plenty to explore in the 105-acre Chatsworth Garden.
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White Peak Distillery
Established in 2016, White Peak Distillery is the first full-scale, craft distillery in the Peak District region.
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Chatsworth Garden
Famous for its rich history, waterworks, sculptures, and Victorian rock garden, there is plenty to explore in the 105-acre Chatsworth Garden.
Cromford Canal
Now a picturesque and relaxing place to go for a countryside walk, Cromford Canal was once a buzzing hub of Derbyshire’s industry.
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Eyam Church
Eyam Church has existed on its site since 1250, the existing building being medieval, extended by the Victorians. We have an Anglo Saxon cross in…
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Chesterfield Canal – Tapton Lock Visitor Centre
The Chesterfield Canal is a beautiful waterway, an oasis of calm in the busy market town.
Heritage, Arts & Culture Events
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Mercatum Christmas Artisan Markets at Haddon Hall
This winter, Haddon Hall will host its renowned Mercatum Christmas Markets over four weekends.
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Hardwick Wintertide
Step into a world turned upside down at the ‘lantern house’, where the mischievous Lord of Misrule reigns supreme.
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Festive Fun at Bolsover Castle
Join us at Bolsover Castle for a festive day out the whole family will love
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Santa Specials at Peak Rail
Santa Specials Santa and his Railway Helpers invite you to get Christmas off to a magical start by riding Santa's festive steam train!
Heritage, Arts & Culture Offers
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Derbyshire Days Out
12 local attractions have joined up to give you a great Derbyshire Day Out.
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Derbyshire Heritage Pass
Get unlimited access to four leading heritage transport attractions in Derbyshire for a special discounted rate
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Pay once and visit Crich Tramway Village all year
Explore tramway history and ride vintage trams where history comes to life.
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National Trust Explorer Pass
Buy a 4, 8 or 14 day Explorer Passes and enjoy entry to loads of places across Derbyshire, as well as free parking in our car parks.
Heritage, Arts & Culture Trails
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Bolsover Castle to Sutton Scarsdale Hall walk
This countryside walk starts and ends in the market town of Bolsover and links together two historically significant buildings, Bolsover Castle and…
Edith Nesbit walk from New Mills
Discover the countryside that inspired Edith Nesbit's famous book 'The Railway Children'
Bakewell to Chatsworth Walk
An interesting 6 or 8 mile walk through woods and fields to visit Chatsworth House in its setting beside the River Derwent
Higger Tor & Carl Wark
Explore the spectacular terrain on the plateau of Higger Tor and the nearby tor of Carl Wark, regarded as an Iron Age hill fort.
Heritage, Arts & Culture Itineraries
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Car-free guide: 48 hours in the Derwent Valley
Connecting charming towns and villages with an amazing industrial past, the Derwent Valley Line runs from Derby to Matlock.
City Heritage, Culture and Cocktails!
Visit Derby, the UK’s most central city, with a rich history of creativity and making, a busy cultural calendar, a varied shopping offer and the…
What to See & Do: 48 hours in Buxton
This itinerary based in the historic spa and market town of Buxton, famed for its natural spring water and Georgian architecture.
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