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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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Steam Train Dining Experiences at Churnet Valley…

Here at the Churnet Valley Railway we offer a wide choice of dining experiences for two onboard our luxury steam hauled dining trains.


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Strutt's North Mill

This 1804, iron-framed, fire-proof cotton spinning mill is the forerunner of the modern skyscraper.


Hob Hurst's House

A square prehistoric burial mound with an earthwork ditch, named after a local goblin


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Museum of Making

Celebrating the area’s rich history of innovation, the Museum of Making in the Derby Silk Mill.


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Ashbourne Festival

A celebration of some of local, national and international street theatre, musicians, comedians, artists and writers.


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Midsummer Storytelling in the Old Hall with…

Celebrate Midsummer with storytelling and singing in Bess of Hardwick’s birthplace, the Old Hall ruins, after hours


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Derbyshire Dales Bus & Train Festival at Peak Rail

Peak Rail Rowsley South Station and grounds, midway between Matlock and Bakewell becomes home once again to Road Transport for the day.


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Wright of Derby: From the Shadows at Derby Museum

Celebrate one of Britain’s best artists, Joseph Wright ‘of Derby’


Heritage, Arts & Culture Offers

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Father's Day Special - 2 for £30 Adult Admission…

Until 31st July 2026, get TWO museum admission tickets for £30 and enjoy a day out like no other!


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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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Buxton Heritage Trail

Explore Buxton’s historic buildings and places following the Buxton Heritage Trail. QR Codes providing interactive content are available along the…


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…


Belper Heritage Walk

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


Cromford Mill & Village Walk

Explore the home of the Industrial Revolution and discover Derbyshire’s rich history on this 6 or 8 mile walk.


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.


Castles, Markets & Spires

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


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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