Derbyshire

American Adventure Theme Park

For the thrill seekers there’s the ‘Skycoaster’ – release the ripcord and fly 200 ft, the largest free fall flights outside the USA.

Belper North Mill

Belper North Mill was the most technologically advanced building when built to William Strutt’s ‘fire-proof’ design in 1804. The museum displays the evolution of cotton spinning from cottage industry to factory system through original and replica machinery.

Calke Abbey

This baroque mansion, built 1701-3 and set in a stunning landscape park, has become famous as a graphic illustration of the English country house in decline.

Crich Tramway Village

Derbyshire’s award-winning family attraction; enjoy unlimited tram rides in a recreated village street, plus indoor attractions, play areas, shops, tea-rooms and lots more. Open daily April to October. 8 miles from M1 junction 28.

Crich Tramway Village

Nestling on the edge of the Peak District this award winning museum takes you on a mile long scenic journey through a period street to open countryside with panoramic views over the Derwent Valley.

Crooked Spire at Chesterfield

There is one Derbyshire town where you will instantly recognise the skyline. Chesterfield’s crooked Spire may well have been kicked by the devil, or may have been locked into shape while bending down to look at a particularly beautiful bride.

Denby Pottery Visitors Centre

Denby Pottery Visitor Centre – open daily all year round. Free entry and parking, located on B6179, off the A38 north of Derby. Craftroom tours daily including paint a plate and make a frog.

Derby Cathedral

With its story going back to the tenth century, its splendid medieval tower, fascinating historical artefacts including Bess of Hardwick’s monument, the Bakewell Screen, Joseph Wright’s tombstone and much more.

Derby Industrial Museum

Derby Industrial Museum is housed in a re-built version of England’s first factory, the silk mill of 1721. It features local industries, including railway engineering and power sources.

Eyam Hall

This small but charming manor house in the famous plague village of Eyam has been the home of the Wright family since 1671 and it retains the intimate atmosphere of a much-loved private home.

Eyam Museum

The famous outbreak of Bubonic Plague in 1665/6 in Eyam is vividly portrayed. The villagers imposed a voluntary quarantine, and over a third of the population died.

Haddon Hall

Overlooking the River Wye, close to the market town of Bakewell, Haddon Hall has escaped the ravages of time. Fine examples of a medieval kitchen and 14th century long gallery.

Hardwick Hall

Like a huge glass lantern, Hardwick Hall dominates the surrounding area - a magnificent statement of the wealth and authority of its builder, Bess of Hardwick.

Kedlestone Hall

Kedlestone Hall is a classical Palladian mansion built 1759-65 for the Curzon family who had lived in the area since the 12th Century. The house boasts the most complete and least-altered sequence of Robert Adam interiors in England, with the magnificent staterooms retaining their great collections of paintings and original furniture.

Lechlade Trout Fisheries

Lechlade and Bushyleaze Trout Fisheries are situated in the beautiful Cotswold countryside, near the headwaters of the River Thames, half-a-mile east of the town of Lechlade.

Matlock Farm Park

Set in part of a 600 acre working farm, Matlock Farm Park is a great day out for all the family. There are lots of animals to see, a tea room, adventure playgrounds & lots more.

Moira Furnace Museum

An early 19th century blast furnace with interactive displays relating to the iron making process and the story of the furnace and it’s inhabitants.

Sudbury Hall

Sudbury Hall is one of the most individual of late 17th-century houses, with rich interior decoration including woodcarving by Gibbons, superb plasterwork, and decorative painted murals and ceilings by Laguerre.