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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Great British Car Journey
Boasting a collection of 150+ modern British classics, Great British Car Journey tells the story of the rise and fall of the British motoring…
Open today: 9:30am - 4:00pm
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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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High Peak Junction Visitor Centre – Cromford Canal
Discover some of the oldest surviving railway workshops in the world, from the former Cromford and High Peak Railway and step back in time with the…
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Great British Car Journey
Boasting a collection of 150+ modern British classics, Great British Car Journey tells the story of the rise and fall of the British motoring…
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St Oswald’s Church, Ashbourne
A Jewel of Derbyshire, with its soaring 212-foot spire, St Oswald’s Church is a landmark of Ashbourne
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St Peter's Church, Edensor
St. Peter's Church dates back to the 12th century and has a rich history, including its connection to the Devonshire family, who have long been…
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Sir Arthur Heywood and his Railways at No 28…
Sir Arthur Heywood: The Man Who Built Railways for Pleasure
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The Lark Ascending at Derby Cathedral
The Lark Ascending is enduringly popular as a portrait of rural England.
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Derby Book Festival
The book festival programme appeals to all ages and interests with a range of events.
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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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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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The Peak District GeoWalk
The GeoWalk is a must for rock enthusiasts guiding you through the stunning Peak District landscape and rock formations.
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.
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.
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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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…
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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