Days out in Derbyshire

• Bolsover Castle
  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.
  
• Buxton Museum & Art Gallery
  The Museum & Art Gallery features geology, archaeology and history of the Peak District displayed in a seven section time tunnel - complete with sounds and smells!
  
• Calke Abbey
  A tour of Calke Abbey's treasures is like taking a step back in history. The stately home remains in a mid-19th century time warp.
  
• Chatsworth
  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.
  
• Crich Tramway Village
  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.
  
• Derby Cathedral
  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.
  
• Derby Museum and Art Gallery
  Derby Museum and Art Gallery houses a wide range of important and attractive collections covering porcelain, paintings, archaeology, history, local regiments, geology and wildlife.
  
• Dovedale
  Dovedale is one of the most visited sites in the Peak District. The River Dove babbles through this shady limestone gorge and the highlight for many is crossing the river by a series of stepping stones.
  
• Eyam Hall
  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.
  
• Gullivers Kingdom Matlock Bath
  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.
  
• Haddon Hall
  Haddon Hall - the Derbyshire Home of the Duke of Rutland, has belonged to the family since the late 16th century.
  
• Hardwick Hall
  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.
  
• Heights of Abraham Cable Cars Caverns and Country Park
  Welcome to 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.
  
• High Peak Trail & Cromford Canal
  The High Peak Trail is a 17.5 miles traffic free trail across the White Peak for walkers, horse riders and cyclists.
  
• Ilam Park and South Peak Estate
  The popular Ilam Country Park lies on the banks of the River Manifold, which waters miles of scenic meadows and limestone gorges along its rock-strewn course through the Peak District.
  
• Kedleston Hall
  Fans of 18th century architect, Robert Adam, are in for a treat at Kedleston Hall. The interior designs of this Palladian mansion have some of the best examples of Adam's work.
  
• Lea Gardens
  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.
  
• Longshaw Estate
  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.
  
• Melbourne Hall
  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.
  
• National Stone Centre
  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.
• National Trust Museum of Childhood
  Situated in the 19th century service wing of Sudbury Hall, the Museum of Childhood is a delight for all ages with something for everyone.
  
• Peak District National Park
  National Parks are Britain's breathing spaces. Places to get away from it all and enjoy fresh air and spectacular countryside.
  
• Peveril Castle
  From the inspiring remains of Peveril Castle - high on a rocky outcrop - there's no more spectacular view of the Peak District.
  
• Pickford's House Museum
  Pickford's House, a Grade One listed building, was built in 1770 by architect Joseph Pickford as his family home and work premises.
  
• Pooles Cavern and Buxton Country Park
  High and low adventure at Poole's Cavern and Buxton Country Park.Poole's Cavern - Found deep beneath the limestone hills on the edge of the historic Derbyshire spa town of Buxton.
  
• Red House Stables Working Carriage Museum
  Red House Stables Working Carriage Museum has one of the finest collections of original horse drawn vehicles and equipment in Britain.
  
• Speedwell Cavern
  Enter the inner world of the underground cave system in the heart of the Peak District National Park and absorb the atmosphere as a watery silence echoes all around you.
  
• Stainsby Mill
  Discover for yourself the tranquil workplace of a 19th century miller.
  
• Sudbury Hall
  The ideal family day out - an intriguing house, an entertaining museum and a restful garden.
  
• The Donington Grand Prix Collection
  Take a lap around the World's largest collection of Grand Prix cars at the Donington Grand Prix Collection, and start an incredible journey through motor sport history.
  
• Treak Cliff Cavern
  Treak Cliff cavern is an underground Wonderland of Stalactites, Stalagmites, Rocks Minerals and Fossils. It is also home to Blue John Stone, a rare form of Fluorite with beautiful colours.
  
• Wirksworth Heritage Centre
  The Story of Wirksworth encompasses the history of the town from prehistoric times to the modern day.
  

Places to Visit in Derbyshire

• Alderwasley
  Alderwasley is a very small village just a mile from the Derwent valley Heritage Site. There are lots of walks and fantastic views from the hill tops. There is one pub with real ale and food in the village and three more locally at Belper
  
• Ashbourne
  Ashbourne is one of the finest old towns in Derbyshire. Known as the Gateway to Dovedale.
  
• Bakewell
  Bakewell is a pleasant old town and has numerous tea-shops offering cream teas with the famous Bakewell Pudding. The town was largely re-built in a surge of prosperity in the early 19th century caused by the expansion of industry.
  
• Barlborough
  Barlborough is an ancient village mentioned in the Domesday Book.It contains estate houses built by the Rodes family. The village cross and church date back to Norman times.
  
• Barton-under-Needwood
  Barton-under-Needwood is a large, attractive and friendly village located just off the A38 in Staffordshire. The village has several facilities including shops, a library, bank and several pubs.
• Bolsover
  Bolsover is a small town which was mentioned in the Domesday Book as the property of William Peverel, a Norman knight who fought in the Battle of Hastings.
  
• Bonsall
  Bonsall is a beautiful, quiet, rural village set within the idyllic countryside of the Peak District. Traditional limestone cottages adorn windy streets, Bonsall is a village with a history that goes back many centuries.
  
• Bradbourne
  Situated in the southeast of Derbyshire's picturesque Peak District, the ancient village of Bradbourne is five miles northeast of Ashbourne, just off the A5056
  
• Buxton
  The market town of Buxton is the highest town in England at 1,000 feet (307m) above sea level. It is a historic spa town in Derbyshire, famous for its spring waters.
  
• Carsington
  Although Carsington is not by any standards, one of the nicer parts of the Peak District, the reservoir does provide a feature worth visiting.
  
• Chesterfield
  Chesterfield is Derbyshire's largest town, situated close to the M1 and on the rivers Rother and Hipper.
  
• Clay Cross
  Clay Cross began as a mainly farming community until in 1837, whilst George Stevenson was building his railway from Leeds to Derby, tunnelling began beneath the town and found vast deposits of coal and iron ore were found.
  
• Cromford
  Cromford is Richard Arkwright's town. He was the great pioneer of the modern factory system, using water power to drive production machinery for the first time and revolutionising the textile industry.
  
• Crowden
  The small hamlet of Crowden, also known as Crowden-in-Longdendale, is in the far northern tip of Derbyshire.
  
• Derby
  Derby is a busy industrial city, home of the famous Royal Crown Derby Porcelain. Derby lies on the west bank of the River Derwent close to its junction with the Trent.
  
• Egginton
  Eggington like many villages, developed round an estate and hall owned by the Every family. In 1902 the hall was visited by royalty, King George V11 and Queen Alexanda, over the next 50 years the hall slowly fell into decay.
  
• Etwall
  At first, Etwall seems like any other Derbyshire village. However, beneath the surface hides a village of great historical interest, dating back to the 16th century.
  
• Glossop
  Set within the Borough of High Peak in Derbyshire, Glossop is a market town midway between Sheffield and Manchester.
  
• Great Longstone
  Great Longstone is a small village in the Peak District National Park.It is a very old settlement and was mentioned in the Domesday book in 1086 as Langesdune.
  
• Highpeak Junction
  High Peak Junction is the start of the High Peak Trail, which follows the track of the former Cromford and High Peak Railway. Built in 1830, it was one of the earliest railways in the world and was designed on canal principles.
  
• Littleover
  The oldest property in Littleover is the Thatched Cottage down in the Hollow, it may have been a labours cottage in the 16th century, Later it was an Inn now a private residence, lower down the Hollow is a ancient stone trough.
  
• Matlock
  Matlock is on the River Derwent, at the eastern edge of the Derbyshire Peak District and at the southern end of the Peak National Park. The coming of the railways transformed Matlock from a small hamlet whose main occupations were farming
  
• Matlock Bank
  Matlock Bank is the name given to the steep hillside to the east of the River Derwent, where Bank Road rises steeply from Crown Square in the centre of Matlock. This was once the site of the steepest tramway in the world.
  
• Matlock Bath
  Matlock Bath enjoys a dramatic location in the deep gorge of the River Derwent. It has been a tourist resort since 1689 when warm springs, at a constant temperature of 68 degrees F, were discovered. Few people take the waterers today
  
• Mickleover
  You could be forgiven for thinking that Mickleover is just another overspill residential area of Derby with it's row of busy shops and business serving the ever expanding housing developments but Mickleover hides a secret.
  
• Parwich
  Parwich is an attractive, historic village. Its stone cottages - many dating back over 200 years - are packed into the valley bottom and spread up the lower slopes of the surrounding hills.
  
• Swadlincote
  Swadlincote is the southern most town in Derbyshire, the main street is a busy traffic free shopping precinct, furnished with ample seating, shaded under trees. The focal point of the town is the market square.
  
• Tansley
  Tansley is in Derbyshire, 1.5 miles east of Matlock, in the south-east of the Peak District, just outside the Peak District National Park in the centre of England. The village has one shop (for sale), a primary school, an Anglican church,a
  
• Youlgreave
  The village of Youlgreave (pronounced Youlgrave) is a popular starting point for walks in the White Peak. It lies on a narrow limestone shelf, with houses spilling down the steep slope to the river Bradford.