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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

Chatsworth is a place to learn, explore and create in the heart of the Peak District National Park.


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St Peter's Church, Edensor

St. Peter's Church dates back to the 12th century and has a rich history, including its connection to the Devonshire family, who have long been…


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Tissington Hall

From open days and family tours to special events and weddings, there is always something happening at Tissington Hall.


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Peak Rail

Discover the Magic of Steam and Diesel- Experience a great day out for all the family!


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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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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!


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Tram Weekend at the National Tramway Museum

With as many trams out as possible, it'll be a memorable day for tram and transport enthusiasts, young and old.


Heritage, Arts & Culture Offers

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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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Derbyshire Days Out

12 local attractions have joined up to give you a great Derbyshire Day Out


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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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Belper Heritage Walk

Learn more about this industrial community and how it has changed in the past 200 years.


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.


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…


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…


Heritage, Arts & Culture Itineraries

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Castles, Markets & Spires

Explore the lesser-known North East of Derbyshire, near Chesterfield.


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.


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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