Buxton Family1

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.

Search

Business

Eyam Moor Stone Circles

Eyam Moor is the location for one freestanding and two embanked stone circles.


Business

Leawood Pumphouse

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


Business

Tissington Hall

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


Business

St Mary's Church, Wirksworth

St. Mary’s is the parish church for Wirksworth, a market town of about 5000 people.


Heritage, Arts & Culture Events

Search

Heritage, Arts & Culture Offers

Search

Special Offer

Pay once and visit The National Tramway Museum…

Explore tramway history and ride vintage trams where history comes to life.


Special Offer

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.


Special Offer

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.


Special Offer

Derbyshire Heritage Pass

Get unlimited access to four leading heritage transport attractions in Derbyshire for a special discounted rate


Heritage, Arts & Culture Trails

Search

Heritage Highlights of Ashbourne Walk

This easy circular walk takes in the heritage highlights of Ashbourne in less than 2 miles, walking on well-made paths, streets and lanes, with no…


Cromford Mill & Village Walk

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


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


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…


Heritage, Arts & Culture Itineraries

Search

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.


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.


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.


Sign up to our newsletter

Receive the latest news, special offers, ideas and inspiration straight to your inbox by signing up to the Visit Peak District & Derbyshire e-newsletter.

18074061679080232