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 Garden
Famous for its rich history, waterworks, sculptures, and Victorian rock garden, there is plenty to explore in the 105-acre Chatsworth Garden.
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White Peak Distillery
Established in 2016, White Peak Distillery is the first full-scale, craft distillery in the Peak District region.
Open today: 10:00am - 6:00pm
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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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Red Willow Buxton
Home to RedWillow Brewery, our bar in Buxton offers a range of cask, keg & cans of beer to drink in
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Rudyard Lake Railway
A narrow gauge railway running alongside Rudyard Lake, using the route of the old North Staffordshire Railway.
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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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Darley House
Award-winning Georgian house set in an acre of ornamental gardens on the edge of the Peak District National Park. Elegant, spacious and sleeps 14.
Heritage, Arts & Culture Events
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Santa Specials 2026
Climb aboard a Santa Special at Midland Railway – Butterley and enjoy a magical Christmas train journey. Meet Santa on board, receive a gift, enjoy…
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Live Opera: The Magic Flute at Chatsworth
Experience live opera, performed by a professional ensemble in the Chatsworth Rose Garden.
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Capturing Water in Oils
Guided by Peak District artist Sue Nichol, learn how to capture the different moods of water in your artwork.
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Buxton 1940's Weekend
The clock is turning back as Buxton gears up to host a full-throttle celebration of 1940s life this May
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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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.
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.
Belper Heritage Walk
Learn more about this industrial community and how it has changed in the past 200 years.
Buxton Heritage Trail
Explore Buxton’s historic buildings and places following the Buxton Heritage Trail. QR Codes providing interactive content are available along the…
Heritage, Arts & Culture Itineraries
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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.
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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