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.
Featured Heritage, Arts & Culture Businesses
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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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Chatsworth Farmyard and Adventure Playground
The farmyard at Chatsworth has been a favourite day out for children of all ages since 1973.
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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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The Forest Distillery
Distilling fine spirits from the heart of Macclesfield Forest has been our passion since 2014.
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Emma Bridgewater Factory
Discover the skilled craftsmanship and heritage expertise fired into every piece of colourful patterned Emma Bridgewater pottery.
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Nine Ladies Stone Circle
A small early Bronze Age stone circle traditionally believed to depict nine ladies turned to stone as a penalty for dancing on Sunday.
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Midland Railway-Butterley
Step back in time at Midland Railway – Butterley. Ride heritage trains on a historic railway and enjoy a great family day out. Discover museums,…
Heritage, Arts & Culture Events
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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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Helios by Luke Jerram at Derby Cathedral
A spectacular seven-metre model of the sun is set to light up Derby Cathedral this autumn
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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!
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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Bakewell Old House Museum -pay once and visit all…
Admission tickets valid for 1 year!-Immerse yourself in the stories of Bakewell and this part of the Peak District at our award-winning museum.
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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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Derby Heritage Walk
Discover the southern gateway to the Derwent Valley Milld World Heritage Site.
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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
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Edith Nesbit walk from New Mills
Discover the countryside that inspired Edith Nesbit's famous book 'The Railway Children'
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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.
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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