Attractions in Shirebrook & Things to Do in Shirebrook
(and nearby)

Bolsover Castle (4 Miles)*
Bolsover Castle in Derbyshire is well off the beaten track in a former coal-mining area. It offers three wonderful buildings in one unique attraction.
Hardwick Hall (4 Miles)*
One of the most splendid houses in England. Built by Bess of Hardwick in the 1590s, and unaltered since: yet its huge windows and high ceilings make it feel strikingly modern.
Stainsby Mill (4 Miles)*
Discover for yourself the tranquil workplace of a 19th century miller.
Harley Gallery (5 Miles)*
The award-winning Harley Gallery has a national reputation for excellence and innovation.
Creswell Crags Museum and Education Centre (5 Miles)*
Creswell Crags is a world famous archaeological site, set in a limestone gorge with caves and lake.
Clumber Park (7 Miles)*
Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire is a magnificent 3,800 acre country park, now managed by The National Trust.
Newstead Abbey (8 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.
Mr Straws House (9 Miles)*
Step back in time to the early 20th century and find out how a grocer's family lived in this market town.
Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife & Falconry Centre (10 Miles)*
Discover a wild family day out, catch a glimpse into a faraway world and make friends with creatures great and small.

Crich Tramway Village (13 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.
Lea Gardens (13 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.
The Workhouse (14 Miles)*
Although the name of the National Trust usually conjures up pictures of stately homes and gardens, the Workhouse is equally worthy of a visit.
Heights of Abraham Cable Cars Caverns and Country Park (15 Miles)*
Welcome the Peak District's oldest and one of the areas most popular days out, an attraction where stunning natural beauty is matched by human achievement and the historic blends seamlessly with the futuristic.
Gullivers Kingdom Matlock Bath (15 Miles)*
From the moment you enter Gulliver's you enter another world where your imagination can roam free. Gulliver's Matlock Bath is nestled in a stunning hillside location where much of the magic comes from the amazing scenery and views.
Wetlands Animal Park (15 Miles)*
Set in over 32 acres and Nottighamshires only Zoo Wetlands houses more than 25 different species of animals and offers people of all ages the chance to interact with exotic and domestic animals from all over the globe.
Red House Stables Working Carriage Museum (15 Miles)*
Red House Stables Working Carriage Museum has one of the finest collections of original horse drawn vehicles and equipment in Britain.
Chatsworth (16 Miles)*
Chatsworth is the home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, and has been the family home of the Cavendish family since 1549.There's always something different to see, do and discover at Chatsworth.
The Traditional Heritage Museum (16 Miles)*
This Sheffield museum comprises a fascinating collection of artefacts, housed in small reconstructed workshops representing typical local trades.
National Stone Centre (16 Miles)*
Admission to our dramatic fifty acre site, on the edge of the Peak District National Park, revealing a fossil tropical seascape 330 million years old, is free.
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.
Wirksworth Heritage Centre (16 Miles)*
The Story of Wirksworth encompasses the history of the town from prehistoric times to the modern day.
Tales of Robin Hood (17 Miles)*
This attraction is now Closed
Vina Cooke Museum of Dolls & Bygone Childhood (17 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
Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery (17 Miles)*
The Duke of Newcastle built his new Ducal Palace between 1674-9, it still dominates the Castle Rock to this day. It was restored in 1878 as one of the first provincial museums of fine art.
Galleries of Justice Museum (17 Miles)*
A fun filled attraction, this museum of crime and punishment also talks about Nottingham's horrible history and is the home of the Villainous Sheriff of Nottingham.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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