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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Heights of Abraham
Take a cable car flight to the Heights of Abraham 60-acre hilltop park, with cavern tours, exhibitions, adventure play and much more.
Open today: 10:00am - 4:30pm
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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 Garden
Famous for its rich history, waterworks, sculptures, and Victorian rock garden, there is plenty to explore in the 105-acre Chatsworth Garden.
Open today: 9:30am - 4:00pm
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St Oswald’s Church, Ashbourne
A Jewel of Derbyshire, with its soaring 212-foot spire, St Oswald’s Church is a landmark of Ashbourne
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Elvaston Castle Country Park
Elvaston Castle Country Park is truly magical and steeped in history. Its formal gardens and wider parkland still inspire and surprise today.
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Churnet Valley Railway
Climb onboard a stunning heritage carriage, based on traditional designs from the 1950s and 60s on the Churnet Valley Railway.
Heritage, Arts & Culture Events
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Autumn Footprints Walking Festival
The Autumn Footprints Festival offers a great choice of 16 days of enjoyable walks & informative talks with something for everybody of all abilities.
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Heritage Open Days
From historic houses to factories, museums to music halls, formal gardens to graveyards, places, spaces and communities will host free events this…
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Wirksworth Festival
The Wirksworth Festival is a leading rural arts festival that has been around for nearly three decades.
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The Queen's Reading Room Festival 2026 at…
The Queen's Reading Room Festival is a literary festival like no other; uniting authors, experts, and literature enthusiasts for a weekend dedicated…
Heritage, Arts & Culture Offers
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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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Derbyshire Heritage Pass
Get unlimited access to four leading heritage transport attractions in Derbyshire for a special discounted rate
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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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A Stroll along Cromford Canal
A walk along the old canal tow path on the five mile stretch through the Derwent Valley between Ambergate and Cromford passing through the village of…
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…
Cromford Mill & Village Walk
Explore the home of the Industrial Revolution and discover Derbyshire’s rich history on this 6 or 8 mile walk.
Whaley Bridge Heritage Walk
Discover the beauty of Whaley Bridge’s scenery and the heritage of its Industrial past.
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…
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.
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