Places to Visit

Britains most famous theme park set in the grounds of the former home of the earl of shrewsbury.

A Bronze Age stone circle enclosed by an earth embankment and ditch. Within the circle are 41 stones also in a circle, which possibly once stood but are now fallen.

World-famous cotton spinning mill designed by Richard Arkwright and built in 1771. Inside there is a visitor centre with various exhibits, a café and shops.

Take a tour of Britain's last operational Roundhouse.

A privately owned, purpose-built marina which stands on a 85 acre site and includes two lakes, new forest plantations, pleasant parkland-style walks with a wide range of wildlife to watch.

A tranquil environment including a bandstand, pleasure garden, lake and promenades.

The Blue John Cavern contains the unique Fluorospar only found in Castleton. Mining machinery is on show and guided tours are available.

Dominating the countryside from its hilltop, Bolsover occupies the site of a medieval castle built by the Peverel family shortly after the Norman Conquest.

Buxton Opera House is one of Britain’s leading receiving theatres, presenting around 450 performances each year including dance, comedy, children’s shows, drama, musical concerts, pantomime and opera.

Byrkley Garden Centre is a garden centre with a difference. Opened in 1986, the centre has been designed by experts with the customer in mind.

Vivid example of a great country house in decline, with extraordinary contents, historic park and restored garden.

The John Varley narrowboat does 45-minute trips every Sunday afternoon from Tapton Lock. Also available for charters throughout the year. Buffets can be arranged.

Carsington Water is a large reservoir, owned and managed by Severn Trent Water and was built in 1991

A Country House venue in South Derbyshire, with luxury accommodation, corporate hospitality, wedding receptions and golf, or tours of the historic house, garden and chapel.

Temporarily Closed A working flour mill, built in 1874 by John Caudwell, replaces the previous mill buildings that stood for centuries before.

Younger visitors and families particularly enjoy the farmyard with its wide variety of animals and their young, and the spectacular woodland adventure playground.

The Chatsworth Garden Centre is next to the car park at Calton Lees, at the southern end of the Park.

Chatsworth is one of Britain’s best loved historic houses and estates, offering something for everyone to enjoy.

A complex of buildings, formerly housing a corn mill, later converted to grind flint for the production of pottery. Visitors can trace the history of its arrival originally by narrow-boat, through the calcining, grinding, settling and drying processes. The museum building provides the historical background.

Wildlife sanctuary with the largest collection of multi-specied otters and owls in Europe. Educational facilities, conservation programme and nature walks.

Clary Meadows Alpacas is a small family run Alpaca Farm offering Private Alpaca Walk & Feed Experiences - Not shared with Strangers! Just you & your family & friends. Also care home visits, weddings & functions

A rare opportunity to see a Victorian, steam-driven workshop with blacksmith, joiner and engineers at work. Includes beam engines, boilers, workshop, forge and dynamo house. Children experience steam engines, build models or follow a rat trail.

Visit Crafter's Companion and you're sure to get a very warm welcome! Inside you'll find themed shopping areas along with dedicated demonstration and class areas for workshops and group sessions.

Created Gallery is a showcase for designer/makers in Derbyshire and the surrounding counties as well as new, emerging and talented designers from further afield.

Perched atop the picturesque Crich Hill in Derbyshire, England, Crich Memorial Tower, affectionately known as Crich Stand, stands tall as a poignant testament to the sacrifice and valor of the Mercian Regiment.

Crich Tramway Village is the home of the National Tramway Museum and offers a great family day out for all ages. Special events are held throughout the year.

The Friends of the Cromford Canal is an organisation whose aim is to see the restoration of the historic Cromford Canal for the benefit of the general public.

Within walking distance of the city centre, this large popular park, given to the city by the Evans family, offers fine views of Derby.

David Nieper ladies designer clothes. Exclusive nightwear, lingerie, daywear and eveningwear in finest fabrics, designed and made in Derbyshire.

Attractive centre with cobbled courtyard. Fully guided Pottery Tours, Museum, and free Cookery Demonstrations. Extensive Denby Factory Shop, Cookery, Garden, Gift Stores and Dartington Crystal Shop.

Welcome to Derby Cathedral, a remarkable architectural gem nestled in the heart of Derbyshire. Dating back to the early 18th century, built on the grounds of its Saxon predecessor, around 943 AD.

Welcome to the Derby Museum of Industry and History nestled on the historic grounds of John Lombe's Silk Mill, where the rich tapestry of Derbyshire's industrial heritage comes to life.

Derbyshire Dales NNR lies within the Peak District National Park. The reserve consists of five separate limestone valleys Lathkill, Cressbrook, Monk's, Long and Hay. These five dales represent some of the best examples of wildlife and geology in the White Peak.

Stretching 15 miles down the river valley from Matlock Bath to Derby, this World Heritage Site contains a fascinating series of historic mill complexes, including some of the world's first 'modern' factories.

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See a collection of over 500 different species and hybrid Rhododendrons as though in a hidden Himalayan valley with Acers, Magnolias and associated plants with streams, waterfalls, ponds, bridges, bog gardens and a wide variety of unusual perennials and shrubs.

Situated in one of Chesterfield’s oldest walled gardens discover the hidden treasures of the recently improved and extended Dunston Hall Garden Centre.

The Aeropark is both an aviation museum and a viewing area where you can study the preserved planes of yesteryear or watch the modern jets of today landing and taking off.

Life-sized bronze sculptures in limited editions of 30 or 50, cast using the lost-wax method. Each piece is patinated by hand and so no two pieces can be identical.

A cosy, independent cinema and theatre showing a wide range of the latest released films. Sit back and relax with a glass of wine, a coffee or a soft drink.

Wonderful grounds surrounding the house built for the 3rd Earl of Harrington early 19th century. Features include a serpentine lake, a moorish temple and long avenues of trees.