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Attractions near Welbeck
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Harley Gallery
(2 Miles)*
The Harley Foundation is based in the Ducal Estate of Welbeck. As well as offering studio space and grant-aid to artists and craftspeople, it also funds an art gallery and full programme of exhibitions and events. |
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Creswell Crags Museum and Education Centre
(2 Miles)*
Creswell Crags is a world famous archaeological site, set in a limestone gorge with caves and lake. It is home to Britain's only known Ice Age Cave Art. |
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Mr Straws House
(5 Miles)*
Mr Straw's is a semi-detached house built in 1905, it is unchanged inside since the 1930s. |
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Hardwick Hall
(8 Miles)*
Set high on a hill in north-east Derbyshire, Hardwick is famous for the New Hall, one of the greatest Elizabethan houses, which survives almost unchanged today. |
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Stainsby Mill
(8 Miles)*
Discover for yourself the tranquil workplace of a 19th century miller. |
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Wetlands Waterfowl Reserve
(11 Miles)*
Set in 32 acres of tranquil lakes and woodland the Wetlands Waterfowl Reserve has an Exotic Bird Sanctuary and two large lakes with fishing. |
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Newstead Abbey
(12 Miles)*
Founded as a monastic house in the late twelfth century, Newstead became the Byron family seat in 1540. Newstead's most famous owner, the poet Lord Byron, sold the property in 1818. |
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Vina Cooke Museum of Dolls & Bygone Childhood
(15 Miles)*
The Museum houses a large collection of dolls from the 18th century to the present day in a late 17th century Dower house and former rectory of considerable interest |
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Sheffield Botanical Garden
(16 Miles)*
Sheffield Botanical Gardens were designed in 1834 by Robert Marnock, a leading horticulturalist and landscape designer. The Gardens are listed by English Heritage as a Grade II site of special historic and architectural interest. |
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The Traditional Heritage Museum
(16 Miles)*
This Sheffield museum comprises a fascinating collection of artefacts, housed in small reconstructed workshops representing typical local trades. |
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Crich Tramway Village
(17 Miles)*
Ride through history on Vintage Trams from all over the world. They run every few minutes to take you through a Period Street, beneath the elegant Bowe-Lyon Bridge, and on to open countryside with views that take your breath away. |
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Lea Gardens
(17 Miles)*
Lea Gardens, which have been established for 45 years, contain a unique collection of highly acclaimed rhododendrons, azaleas kalmias and other plants collected from the far corners of the world. |
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Millgate Museum
(18 Miles)*
The Museum has fun educational activities for children and fascinating exhibitions including streets, shops and rooms in period settings. |
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Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery
(18 Miles)*
The Museum and Art gallery is full of exciting collections depicting various aspects of Doncaster's natural history, archaeology, local history and fine and decorative art. |
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Set in the heart of the Peak District National Park, Chatsworth is one of the Treasure Houses of England. Visitors see 26 rooms in the House, the 105 acre Garden with its celebrated waterworks and maze, and the Farmyard and Adventure Playground. |
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