Derbyshire and the Peak District has an amazing number of properties and monuments belonging to the National Trust, English Heritage, or private owners. For lovers of history and nostalgia this lovely county has a wealth of places to explore and enjoy.
For visitors to Derbyshire and the Peak District requiring either self catering accommodation or bed and breakfast please click below.
| Bolsover Castle and Visitor Centre English Heritage 01246 823349 |
Of Norman origin, but rebuilt and enlarged in 1613. Substantial building to enjoy. Discovery centre and tearoom. |
| Calke Abbey National Trust 01332 863822 |
Step back in time with collections from around the world. A baroque mansion full of artefacts. Restored orangery and 600 acres of nature reserve to explore. |
| Chatsworth House Private 01629 812855 |
A jewel in Derbyshire, this magnificent stately home is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. Full of treasures, with gardens, garden centre, farm shop, children’s farmyard and activity centre. |
| Eyam Hall Private 01433 631976 |
An unspoilt Jacobean manor House and its delightful garden retains its 17th century layout. |
| Haddon Hall Private 01629 812855 |
A fortified medieval manor house, kitchens, banqueting hall and 16th century long gallery. Beautiful rose gardens. |
| Hardwick Hall National Trust 01246 850430 |
A wonderful Tudor House, set in fine historic parklands. A treasure of 1th and 17th century tapestries and embroideries. There is an orchard and herb garden to explore. |
| Kedleston Hall National Trust 01332 842191 |
Neo classical with magnificent paintings, sculptures and furniture. Collections from around the world. Parkland with cascades, lakes and walks. |
| Melbourne Hall Private 01332 862502 |
A delightful 18th century style garden with clipped yews, fountains, statutory and Bakewell’s famous birdcage. Many unusual plants. |
| Renishaw Hall Private 01246 432310 |
Beautiful Italianate gardens, cafe, museum and galleries. Woodland and lakeside walks. |
| Shugborough Estate Private 0845 4598900 |
Traditional baking, cheese making, milling and brewing, craft activities and spring animals at the farm. |
| Staunton Harold National Trust 01332 863822 |
An imposing church set in attractive parkland. Original 18th century cushions, carved woodwork and painted ceilings. |
| Sudbury Hall and Museum of Childhood National Trust 01283 585305 |
Beautiful late 17th century house, impressive plasterwork on main staircase. Museum of childhood for children and adults alike to enjoy. |
| Arkwrights Mill Private 01629 824297 |
Water powered cotton spinning mill, on the Derwent Valley heritage trail. Cotton museum and shopping outlet with restaurant. |
| Caudwells Mill Private 01629 734374 |
Victorian water turbine powered roller flour mill and early mill machinery. |
| Derby Cathedral 01332 341201 |
Founded in the 10th century, with a 16th century tower that dominates the Derby skyline. |
| Derby Industrial Museum Private 01332 255308 |
Collection of Rolls Royce historic aero engines and industrial history of Derby. |
| Derwent Valley Visitor Centre Private 01773 880474 |
Examines the areas as the cradle of the Industrial Revolution, an interesting museum in the 7 storey Belper Mill. River gardens, bandstand and boats. |
| D H Lawrence Birthplace Museum Private 01773 763312 |
D H Lawrence’s early childhood and an accurate example of working class life in Victorian times. Exhibition area, craft centre and gift shop. |
| Erewash Museum Private 0115 907 1141 |
18th Century house with historic collections arranged in room settings. |
| Eyam Museum Private 01433 631371 |
The story of the plague of 1665/1666. A local development illustrated by graphics and artefacts. |
| The Galleries of Justice Private 0115 952 0555 |
Police galleries, prison, exhibitions and Victorian court. Resource centre, shops and cafe. |
| Gladstone Pottery Museum Private 01782 237777 |
Unique working museum with original workshops, bottle kilns and galleries. |
| Glossop Heritage Centre Private 01457 869176 |
Illustrating the areas past from pre history to the 20th century. |
| Hardwick Old Hall English Heritage |
The roofless former home of Bess of Hardwick, four floors of the Old Hall are still accessible. |
| Masson Mills Private 01629 581001 |
An excellent example of Sir Richard Arkwright’s cotton mills. Working textile museum, shopping village, licensed restaurant. |
| Mr Straws House National Trust 01909 482380 |
A 1920′s house with a fascinating collection of household items, costumes and memorabilia. Lovely traditional suburban garden. |
| The Old House Museum Private 01629 813642 |
Tudor House with original wattle and daub screen. Open chamber, Victorian kitchen, costumes. |
| The Old Manor National Trust 01283 585337 |
Stone built medieval hall, built between the 13th and 15th centuries, with a rare king post roof, under croft and cellars. |
| Peveril Castle English Heritage 01433 620613 |
Remains of a small late Norman Keep. |
| Pickfords House Museum Private 01332 255363 |
Museum of Georgian life and costume, shop. |
| Revolution House Private 01246 345727 |
17th century country furniture and local history. Site of the revolution plot which brought William and Mary to the throne. |
| Stainsby Mill National Trust 01246 850430 |
A fully functioning 19th century water mill in an idyllic rural setting. |
| Sutton Scarsdale Hall English Heritage |
The imposing shell of a grandiose Georgian Mansion, columned exterior, contemporary garden remains, ha-ha and parish church. |
| Tutbury Castle Private 01283 812129 |
Medieval Castle ruined during the civil war. Museum. |
| Wingfield Manor English Heritage |
Impressive ruins of a palatial medieval manor house, with a huge under crofted Great Hall and a defensible High Tower. |
| Winster Market House National Trust 01335 350503 |
Late 17th, early 18th century market house, information room and scale model of Winster Village. |
| The Wirksworth Heritage Centre Private 01629 825225 |
Exhibitions and animated displays, exciting places to explore, gift shop, art gallery , restaurant. |
| Arbor Low and Gib Hill Barrow English Heritage |
A Neolithic henge monument amid high moorland, nearby is enigmatic Gib Hill a large burial ground. |
| Blue John Cavern, mine Private 01433 620642 |
Caves are some of the finest in Great Britain. The Ollershaw collection of Blue John and Crown Derby |
| Clumber Park National Trust |
Parkland and woods with outstanding Gothic revival chapel, walled kitchen garden, cycle hire, restaurant. |
| Cresswell Crags Private |
Famous limestone gorge with caves and lake. Early cave art, tours, museum and visitor centre. |
| High Peak Estate National Trust 01433 670368 |
Great walking country, renowned for rare wildlife and bird breeding. Climb Mam Tor, walk to Kinder Scout or see Odin Mine. |
| Hob Hursts House English Heritage |
A square prehistoric burial mound with earthwork ditch and outer bank. |
| Longshaw Estate National Trust 01433 637907 |
Great walking, dramatic panoramic views, woodland and farms. See the wildlife at Padley Gorge. |
| Middleton Top Private 01629 823204 |
Restored steam engine house built in 1829 by the Butterly Company. Cycle hire here. |
| Nine Ladies Stone Circle English Heritage |
Early bronze age stone circle, part of a complex of standing stones on Stanton Moor. |
| Woollaton Hall and Deer Park Private 0115 915 3900 |
Excellent natural history museum in an Elizabethan mansion, spectacular gardens and parkland with deer. |
| Tissington Hall Private |
Beautiful historic mansion house in centre of private Tissington Estate. |
| Thornbridge Hall Private |
Historic Mansion near Ashford in the Water |
| St Marys and All Saints Church Chesterfield The Crooked Spire |
One of a kind, The Crooked Spire of St Mary’s and All Saints Church, Chesterfield |
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The Cathedral in the Peak
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