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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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St Mary's Church, Wirksworth

St. Mary’s is the parish church for Wirksworth, a market town of about 5000 people.


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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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Dovedale Cottages

Pretty country cottage, lovingly restored. Nestling in an idyllic and peaceful setting. Warm, cosy, full of character. Wonderful rambles from door to…


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Peak District Mining Museum

Discover the life of a Derbyshire Lead Miner.  Investigate the equipment the miners used to extract the lead ore from the ground, clamber and crawl…


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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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Chesterfield on Safari

A WILD day out for the whole family to enjoy for free this summer holiday!


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The Secret Sculpture Garden at Melbourne Hall

Visit one of Derbyshire's artistic gems this summer with a visit to The Secret Sculpture Garden


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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Character Immersive Tours at Cromford Mills

Step back in time and discover Cromford Mills through an immersive character-led tour, what's more your ticket acts as an annual pass so you're free…


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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.


Whaley Bridge Town Trail

Take the time to find out more about the history of the town and the surrounding area. See how Whaley Bridge’s industry developed.


Bolsover to Carr Vale Nature Reserve - Walking…

This lovely walk takes you out of Bolsover on quiet footpaths, offering wonderful views over the surrounding open countryside.


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.


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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