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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Great British Car Journey
Step back in time at Great British Car Journey, an award-winning interactive attraction in Derbyshire. Explore over 150 iconic British cars, uncover…
Open today: 9:30am - 4:00pm
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Chatsworth
Chatsworth is a place to learn, explore and create in the heart of the Peak District National Park.
Open today: 9:30am - 4:00pm
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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.
Open today: 10:00am - 6:00pm
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National Tramway Museum
All aboard for a journey through time! Where history is heard, felt and ridden.
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Wingfield Manor
The vast and immensely impressive ruins of a palatial medieval manor house arranged round a pair of courtyards.
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Buxton International Festival
A Summer Celebration of Opera, Books, Music & Jazz in the Peak District
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Wright of Derby: From the Shadows at Derby Museum
Celebrate one of Britain’s best artists, Joseph Wright ‘of Derby’
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Ghost Stories for Christmas at Buxton Crescent…
Join Edwardian Tales beside the glittering lights of the Christmas Tree for three haunting ghost stories of the season.
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Afternoon Scream Tea at Peak Rail
All aboard… if you dare! Our Afternoon Scream Tea Train departs from Rowsley, taking you on a spine-tinglingly scenic journey through the beautiful…
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Save 30% on weekday visits to Poole’s Cavern!
School’s back, but there’s still time to squeeze in one final adventure
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Pay once and visit The National Tramway Museum…
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.
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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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The Peak District GeoWalk
The GeoWalk is a must for rock enthusiasts guiding you through the stunning Peak District landscape and rock formations.
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
Belper Heritage Walk
Learn more about this industrial community and how it has changed in the past 200 years.
Bolsover to Carr Vale Nature Reserve - Walking…
This lovely walk takes you out of Bolsover on quiet footpaths, offering wonderful views over the surrounding open countryside.
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As seen on screen - a film lovers guide to the…
Visit some of our most iconic settings that have been used as filming locations for TV and movies over the years.
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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