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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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Torr Vale Mill

Wonderful historic Grade II* listed building with on-site café, retail shops and holiday accommodation.


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Arbor Low Stone Circle/Gib Hill Barrrow

The region's most important prehistoric site, sometimes referred to as the 'Stonehenge of the Peak District'. Arbor Low is a Neolithic henge…


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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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Buxton Visitor Centre and Pump Room

Welcome to Buxton’s Visitor Centre at the Pump Room, providing you with information on great places to visit and experiences to enjoy in our town and…


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Heritage, Arts & Culture Offers

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Special Offer

Save 30% on weekday visits to Poole’s Cavern!

School’s back, but there’s still time to squeeze in one final adventure


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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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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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Cromford Mill & Village Walk

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


Belper Heritage Walk

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


Derby Heritage Walk

Discover the southern gateway to the Derwent Valley Milld World Heritage Site.


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

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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…


Castles, Markets & Spires

Explore the lesser-known North East of Derbyshire, near Chesterfield.


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