Attractions near National Trust Museum of Childhood
Alton Towers (8 Miles)*
Great information about Alton Towers - with opening times, prices, lots of pictures and information on the best rides at Alton Towers Theme Park.
National Memorial Arboretum (10 Miles)*
Located in the heart of the country, the National Memorial Arboretum comprises 150 acres of trees and memorials devoted to the concept of Remembrance.
Pickford's House Museum (11 Miles)*
Pickford's House, a Grade One listed building, was built in 1770 by architect Joseph Pickford as his family home and work premises.
Derby Museum and Art Gallery (12 Miles)*
Derby Museum and Art Gallery houses a wide range of important and attractive collections covering porcelain, paintings, archaeology, history, local regiments, geology and wildlife.
Derby Cathedral (12 Miles)*
This beautiful Georgian Cathedral consecrated in 1927 welcomes visitors 365 days per year. The magnificent medieval tower, the second highest church tower in the country.
The Silk Mill - Derbys Museum of Industry and History (12 Miles)*
A Museum of Industry specialising in Aero Engines, Railways, Textiles and other aspects of Derby's Heritage.
Foxfield Steam Railway (14 Miles)*
Experience the nostalgia of this unique Heritage Steam Railway for a five and a half mile round journey, winding gently through some of North Staffordshire's most picturesque countryside.
High Peak Trail & Cromford Canal (14 Miles)*
Completed in 1794, the Cromford Canal stretched 14.5 miles to Langley Mill joining the Erewash Canal. By 1830 the Cromford and High Peak Railway was opened. The canal now only has water from Cromford to Ambergate. The railway is a walkway and cycle track.
Melbourne Hall (14 Miles)*
In its picturesque poolside setting, Melbourne Hall was once the home of Victorian Prime Minister, William Lamb, who as 2nd Viscount Melbourne, gave his name to the famous city in Australia.
Museum of Cannock Chase (15 Miles)*
Trace the Chase - Why not visit our new Heritage Lottery Funded Local History Gallery, and find out about the history of the Cannock Chase area? Interactive displays tell the story of our area.
Ashby-de-la-Zouch Museum (15 Miles)*
Ashby Museum re-opened on Easter Saturday 2007, with a new two-storey extension housing a Community Room and Archives Room, and two revamped Exhibition Galleries.
Ashby de la Zouch Castle (15 Miles)*
Ashby - a royalist stronghold. Tour the impressive ruins of a grand medieval castle within extensive and beautiful grounds.
The Ancient High House (15 Miles)*
Stafford's Ancient High House has been one of the most important buildings of the town for over four hundred years. Its late Elizabethan architecture makes it particularly distinctive among its 20th century neighbours.
Wirksworth Heritage Centre (15 Miles)*
The Story of Wirksworth encompasses the history of the town from prehistoric times to the modern day.
Wall Roman Site (16 Miles)*
The foundations of an inn and bath house can be seen at Wall Roman Site. The inn provided overnight accommodation for travelling Roman officials and imperial messengers.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.


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