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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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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Chatsworth
Chatsworth is a place to learn, explore and create in the heart of the Peak District National Park.
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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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St John the Baptist Church, Tideswell
Well worth exploring if you are visiting or staying in this area. It is centrally situated in the heart of the village and is often referred to as…
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Chesterfield Museum
THE MUSEUM IS CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR REFURBISHMENT - Chesterfield Museum has closed ahead of ambitious plans to refurbish and reimagine the Grade 2…
Hob Hurst's House
A square prehistoric burial mound with an earthwork ditch, named after a local goblin
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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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Wright of Derby: From the Shadows at Derby Museum
Celebrate one of Britain’s best artists, Joseph Wright ‘of Derby’
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Talk - Chatsworth in Seven Objects
Take a deep dive into Chatsworth's fascinating history, focusing on seven objects from the collections.
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Bricks In The Roundhouse
A brand-new event for 2026 at Barrow Hill Roundhouse! Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Lego© Trains with lots of special displays and plenty of…
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 Days Out
12 local attractions have joined up to give you a great Derbyshire Day Out
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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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Derbyshire Heritage Pass
Get unlimited access to four leading heritage transport attractions in Derbyshire for a special discounted rate
Heritage, Arts & Culture Trails
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Belper Heritage Walk
Learn more about this industrial community and how it has changed in the past 200 years.
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.
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
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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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.
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…
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