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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Heights of Abraham
Reopens on 26th July-Take a cable car flight to the Heights of Abraham 60-acre hilltop park, with cavern tours, exhibitions, adventure play and much…
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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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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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Haddon Hall
Take a step back in time and experience the wonder of Medieval and Elizabethan architecture as you explore Haddon Hall, one of the country’s most…
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Red Willow Buxton
Home to RedWillow Brewery, our bar in Buxton offers a range of cask, keg & cans of beer to drink in
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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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Silk Museum Macclesfield
In the Silk Museum and Paradise Mill, see Macclesfield’s silk story brought to life through textiles, costumes, photographs and more.
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Mercatum Christmas Artisan Markets at Haddon Hall
This winter, Haddon Hall will host its renowned Mercatum Christmas Markets over four weekends.
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Hardwick Wintertide
Step into a world turned upside down at the ‘lantern house’, where the mischievous Lord of Misrule reigns supreme.
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THE CATHODES + MISTRUST + THE STEVE ROBERTS THREE…
Local band The Cathodes will be performing at The Globe Glossop on Friday 21st November 2025
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Luxury Christmas Wreath Making at Chatsworth
A longer, three-hour workshop where you can create your own Christmas wreath using curated foliage from the estate. Includes house and garden entry.
Heritage, Arts & Culture Offers
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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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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.
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Free return admission for 12 months on full…
Take a tram ride through time at Crich Tramway Village, home of The National Tramway Museum - an ideal destination for all ages.
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Derbyshire Days Out
12 local attractions have joined up to give you a great Derbyshire Day Out.
Heritage, Arts & Culture Trails
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Whaley Bridge Heritage Walk
Discover the beauty of Whaley Bridge’s scenery and the heritage of its Industrial past.
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
Heritage, Arts & Culture Itineraries
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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.
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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