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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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Rudyard Lake Railway

A narrow gauge railway running alongside Rudyard Lake, using the route of the old North Staffordshire Railway.


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Peak Rail

Discover the Magic of Steam and Diesel- Experience a great day out for all the family!


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Museum of Making

Celebrating the area’s rich history of innovation, the Museum of Making in the Derby Silk Mill.


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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…


Heritage, Arts & Culture Events

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Buxton International Festival

Experience world class opera, music, books and jazz in the heart of the Peak District. Recognised nationally and internationally as one of the UK's…


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Hopton Hall Summer Opening of the Walled Garden…

Enjoy the beauty of our Walled Garden and watch artists at work during July's Month of Art


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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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Afternoon Scream Tea at Peak Rail

All aboard… if you dare! Our Afternoon Scream Tea Train departs from Rowsley, taking you on a spine-tinglingly scenic journey through the beautiful…


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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Father's Day Special - 2 for £30 Adult Admission…

Until 31st July 2026, get TWO museum admission tickets for £30 and enjoy a day out like no other!


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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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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 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.


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.


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…


Edith Nesbit walk from New Mills

Discover the countryside that inspired Edith Nesbit's famous book 'The Railway Children'


Heritage, Arts & Culture Itineraries

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Castles, Markets & Spires

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


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…


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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