Places to visit

Chatsworth House

 

Chatsworth is one of Britain’s best loved historic houses and estates. The house, garden, farmyard, adventure playground, gift shops and restaurant are open every day. We offer something for everyone to enjoy, from famous works of art, young animals and the spectacular fountains in the garden to the finest shopping, food and drink and many miles of free walks. The home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire is set in the magnificent landscape of Derbyshire’s Peak District National Park.

www.chatsworth.org

Crich Tramway Village

 

Looking for a great day out in Derbyshire? Then look no further than Crich Tramway Village. Nestling high up in the heart of Derbyshire overlooking the famous Derwent Valley and open almost throughout the year, Crich Tramway Village is a lovingly restored period village that is also home to the National Tramway Museum and its world renowned archives.

www.tramway.co.uk

Haddon Hall

 

Haddon Hall is a fortified medieval manor house dating from the 12 th Century, and is the home of Lord and Lady Edward Manners whose family have owned it since 1567.

Described by Simon Jenkins in 1000 Best houses as "the most perfect house to survive from the middle ages", this remarkable old house is surrounded by terraced Elizabethan gardens and is set amongst the rolling countryside of the Peak District National Park.

www.haddonhall.co.uk

Heights of Abraham

 

Journey in a state of the art cable car. Follow a guide underground to our spectacular showcaves. Explore over 60 acres of Wooded hillside. Take in the stunning Peak District Views. Experience the life of a lead miner.

www.heightsofabraham.com

Poole's Cavern

 

Poole's Cavern is a 2 million year old, natural limestone cave situated in the beautiful woodland of Buxton Country Park in Derbyshire and has been visited for 5,000 years since Neolithic tribes first used it's chambers as shelter. The cave has been known as 'The First Wonder of the Peak' since the 1600s and recently celebrated its 150th anniversary as an official showcave and tourist attraction.

www.poolescavern.co.uk

Alton Towers

 

Escape to the extraordinary world of Alton Towers, and share a year round resort of full on, time out experiences. Prepare yourself for the unexpected, where fun combines with world class theme park thrills, unique hotel environments and essential spa luxury.

www.altontowers.com

Denby Pottery

 

Enjoy a day out at Denby in the heart of Derbyshire. Our Visitor Centre is next to the Pottery in a cobbled courtyard with shops, pottery tours, free daily cookery demonstrations and regular events.

www.denby.co.uk

Derby City

 

A city that literally changed the world - Derby was the birthplace of the industrial revolution. Today Derby shares the best of both worlds, a vibrant, contemporary yet traditional city scene, complimented by the glorious surrounding countryside of Derbyshire and the Peak District.

www.visitderby.co.uk