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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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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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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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Leawood Pumphouse

Leawood Pumphouse was built in 1849 to pump water from the River Derwent into Cromford Canal.


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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…


Heritage, Arts & Culture Events

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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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Wright of Derby: From the Shadows at Derby Museum

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


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Hopton Hall Summer Opening of the Walled Garden…

Enjoy the beauty of our Walled Garden and watch artists at work during July's Month of Art


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Antiques, Vintage and Collectibles Fair at…

Cromford Mills Antiques Fair is the perfect opportunity to browse a wide selection of quality antiques, vintage items and collectables


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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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 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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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…


Walk through the Derwent Valley Mills World…

A delightful 6 mile or 8 mile walk through some of the key places within the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.


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.


Edith Nesbit walk from New Mills

Discover the countryside that inspired Edith Nesbit's famous book 'The Railway Children'


Heritage, Arts & Culture Itineraries

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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.


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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