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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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Renishaw Hall & Gardens

Renishaw Hall and Gardens have been home to the Sitwell family for almost 400 years. The present owner, Alexandra Sitwell, welcomes you to visit her…


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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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Wingfield Station 1947

Wingfield Station is open to the public as a heritage centre, tea room, local community amenity, event space and is also available for private and…


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All Saints’ Church, Bakewell

Bakewell’s first stone church was Anglo-Saxon, in use by 949, which probably replaced a wooden church. It was demolished by the Normans who completed…


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Bakewell Food and Drink Festival

A celebration of flavour in the heart of the Peak District.


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Leek Arts Festival

Founded in 1977 Leek Arts Festival began as a week-long celebration of the local arts scene with just a handful of events.


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Bradfield Festival of Music, 2026

The 2026 Bradfield Festival of Music has something for everyone over the week from Saturday 20th June to 27th June.


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Buxton for Books Festival

Buxton for Books, Designed for all ages, the festival invites families, schools, readers, writers and cultural visitors to explore a lively programme…


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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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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Whaley Bridge Heritage Walk

Discover the beauty of Whaley Bridge’s scenery and the heritage of its Industrial past.


A Stroll along Cromford Canal

A walk along the old canal tow path on the five mile stretch through the Derwent Valley between Ambergate and Cromford passing through the village of…


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.


Higger Tor & Carl Wark

Explore the spectacular terrain on the plateau of Higger Tor and the nearby tor of Carl Wark, regarded as an Iron Age hill fort.


Heritage, Arts & Culture Itineraries

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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.


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.


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.


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