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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Chatsworth Farmyard and Adventure Playground
The farmyard at Chatsworth has been a favourite day out for children of all ages since 1973.
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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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Chatsworth Garden
Famous for its rich history, waterworks, sculptures, and Victorian rock garden, there is plenty to explore in the 105-acre Chatsworth Garden.
Open today: 10:00am - 6:00pm
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St Mary's Church, Tissington
A quintessential English village church located on the southern edge of the Peak District National Park.
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Wingfield Manor
The vast and immensely impressive ruins of a palatial medieval manor house arranged round a pair of courtyards.
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Steam Train Dining Experiences at Churnet Valley…
Here at the Churnet Valley Railway we offer a wide choice of dining experiences for two onboard our luxury steam hauled dining trains.
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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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Heritage Open Days
From historic houses to factories, museums to music halls, formal gardens to graveyards, places, spaces and communities will host free events this…
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Autumn Footprints Walking Festival
The Autumn Footprints Festival offers a great choice of 16 days of enjoyable walks & informative talks with something for everybody of all abilities.
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Wirksworth Festival
The Wirksworth Festival is a leading rural arts festival that has been around for nearly three decades.
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The Queen's Reading Room Festival 2026 at…
The Queen's Reading Room Festival is a literary festival like no other; uniting authors, experts, and literature enthusiasts for a weekend dedicated…
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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Save 30% on weekday visits to Poole’s Cavern!
School’s back, but there’s still time to squeeze in one final adventure
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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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Bakewell Old House Museum -pay once and visit all…
Admission tickets valid for 1 year!-Immerse yourself in the stories of Bakewell and this part of the Peak District at our award-winning museum.
Heritage, Arts & Culture Trails
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Heritage Highlights of Ashbourne Walk
This easy circular walk takes in the heritage highlights of Ashbourne in less than 2 miles, walking on well-made paths, streets and lanes, with no…
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
The Peak District GeoWalk
The GeoWalk is a must for rock enthusiasts guiding you through the stunning Peak District landscape and rock formations.
Belper Heritage Walk
Learn more about this industrial community and how it has changed in the past 200 years.
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.
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