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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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The Nicholson Museum & Art Gallery

The Nicholson Museum & Art Gallery is located in the Nicholson Institute, a spectacular grade II* Listed building. Built in 1884 as a library, museum…


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Pickford's House Museum

A museum of Georgian life and historic costume built in 1769 - 70, displaying period room settings and costume exhibitions


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Creswell Crags

Wooly mammoths roamed the lands around Creswell Crags, and nomadic Neanderthal man sought shelter in Creswell Crags’ caves whilst they were following…


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Crich Tramway Village

Take a tram ride through time at Crich Tramway Village, home of The National Tramway Museum - an ideal destination for all ages.


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Barrow Hill Roundhouse Presents: A Celebration of…

Celebrating 200 years of the Railway with a star-studded line up of locomotives from the steam and diesel/electric eras.


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Wirksworth Festival

The Wirksworth Festival is a leading rural arts festival that has been around for nearly three decades.


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Autumn Footprints Walking Festival

The Autumn Footprints Festival offers a great choice of 16 days of enjoyable walks & informative talks with something for everybody of all abilities.


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Tramlight at Crich Tramway Village

The Tramway Village turns magical by Tramlight as the darkness falls and you can take tram rides in the dark


Heritage, Arts & Culture Offers

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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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Derbyshire Heritage Pass

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


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Free return admission for 12 months on full…

Take a tram ride through time at Crich Tramway Village, home of The National Tramway Museum - an ideal destination for all ages.


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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.


The Peak District GeoWalk

The GeoWalk is a must for rock enthusiasts guiding you through the stunning Peak District landscape and rock formations.


Belper Heritage Walk

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


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…


Heritage, Arts & Culture Itineraries

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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…


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.


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.


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