Attractions in Thorpe Salvin & Things to Do in Thorpe Salvin
(and nearby)

Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife & Falconry Centre (3 Miles)*
Discover a wild family day out, catch a glimpse into a faraway world and make friends with creatures great and small.

Creswell Crags Museum and Education Centre (3 Miles)*
Creswell Crags is a world famous archaeological site, set in a limestone gorge with caves and lake.
Harley Gallery (3 Miles)*
The award-winning Harley Gallery has a national reputation for excellence and innovation.
Mr Straws House (4 Miles)*
Step back in time to the early 20th century and find out how a grocer's family lived in this market town.
Bolsover Castle (7 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.
Clumber Park (7 Miles)*
Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire is a magnificent 3,800 acre country park, now managed by The National Trust.
Hardwick Hall (11 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 (11 Miles)*
Discover for yourself the tranquil workplace of a 19th century miller.
Wetlands Animal Park (11 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.
Conisbrough Castle (11 Miles)*
Those who have read Sir Walter Scott's novel Ivanhoe will immediately recognize Conisbrough Castle which was featured in the famous story, set in Medieval England.
Sheffield Botanical Garden (12 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.
The Traditional Heritage Museum (12 Miles)*
This Sheffield museum comprises a fascinating collection of artefacts, housed in small reconstructed workshops representing typical local trades.
Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery (14 Miles)*
Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery is full of exciting collections depicting various aspects of natural history, archaeology, local history and fine and decorative art.
Cusworth Hall, Museum and Park (14 Miles)*
Cusworth Hall, Museum and Park has now re-opened to the public after several years of extensive restoration work.The Hall and its surrounding parkland have been transformed
Longshaw Estate (16 Miles)*
Set in the beautiful Derbyshire countryside and enjoying spectacular views of the Peak District, the Longshaw Estate reveals some of the area's most fascinating local history.
Newstead Abbey (16 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.
Brodsworth Hall (16 Miles)*
Brodsworth Hall in Yorkshire is one of the most authentic Victorian country houses in England.
Chatsworth (17 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.
Lea Gardens (18 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.
Eyam Hall (18 Miles)*
Eyam Hall has been the much loved home of the Wright family for over 300 years. A guided tour of this remarkably unspoilt 17th century manor house affords a glimpse of history in miniature.
Crich Tramway Village (18 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.
Red House Stables Working Carriage Museum (18 Miles)*
Red House Stables Working Carriage Museum has one of the finest collections of original horse drawn vehicles and equipment in Britain.
Wentworth Castle Gardens (18 Miles)*
One of the most important historic gardens in the North of England, this hidden gem celebrates its 300th anniversary in 2009.
Heights of Abraham Cable Cars Caverns and Country Park (19 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 (19 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.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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