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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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Denby Pottery Village

Open all year round, Denby Pottery Village is next to the working Denby Pottery, set in a cobbled courtyard with award winning Home, Garden, Cookery…


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Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway is a 9 mile heritage railway running both steam and diesel hauled trains.


Cromford Canal

Now a picturesque and relaxing place to go for a countryside walk, Cromford Canal was once a buzzing hub of Derbyshire’s industry.


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Museum and Art Gallery at Derby

Home to a fascinating range of nationally important collections, including the world’s largest collection of work by the 18th Century artist Joseph…


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Ashbourne Festival

A celebration of some of local, national and international street theatre, musicians, comedians, artists and writers.


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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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Wirksworth Back to the 40s at Ecclesbourne…

Come and join us over the weekend for the third year of our 1940s event set in the beautiful town of Wirksworth in Derbyshire.


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Derbyshire Dales Bus & Train Festival at Peak Rail

Peak Rail Rowsley South Station and grounds, midway between Matlock and Bakewell becomes home once again to Road Transport for the day.


Heritage, Arts & Culture Offers

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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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Drive Any Two Classic Cars for Just £99 –…

The Perfect Gift For Dad This Father's Day - Drive Any Two Classic Cars for Just £99 – Includes TWO Museum Admission Tickets!


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Take a Trip Down Memory Lane – Drive a Classic…

The Perfect Gift For Dad This Father's Day! Drive a Classic Car for £39 with FREE Museum Entry Included!


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Pay once and visit The National Tramway Museum…

Explore tramway history and ride vintage trams where history comes to life.


Heritage, Arts & Culture Trails

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Edith Nesbit walk from New Mills

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


Derby Heritage Walk

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


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.


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.


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.


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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