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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. |
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Calke Abbey
National Trust
01332 863822 |
Step back in time with collections from around the world.A baroque mansion full of artifacts. Restored orangery and 600 acres of nature reserve to explore. |
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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, childrens farmyard and activity centre. |
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Eyam Hall
Private
01433 631976 |
An unspoilt Jacbean manor House and its delightful garden retains its 17th century layout. |
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Haddon Hall
Private
01629 812855 |
A fortified medeavil manor house, kitchens, banqueting hall and 16th century long gallery. Beautiful rose gardens. |
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Hardwick Hall
National Trust
01246 850430
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A wonderful Tudor House, set in fine historic parklands. A treasure of 1th and 17th centurytapestries and embroideries. There is an orchard and herb garden to explore. |
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Kedleston Hall
National Trust
01332 842191 |
Neo classical with magnificent paintings, scuptures and furniture. Collections from around the world. Parkland with cascades, lakes and walks. |
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Melbourne Hall
Private
01332 862502 |
A delightful 18th century style garden with clipped yews, fountains, statutary and Bakewells famous birdcage. Many unusual plants. |
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Renishaw Hall
Private
01246 432310 |
Beautiful Italianate gardens, cafe, museuma nd galleries. Woodland and lakeside walks. Available for weddings. |
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Shugborough Estate
Private
0845 4598900 |
Traditional baking, chesse making, milling and brewing, craft activities and spring animals at the farm. |
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Staunton Harold
National Trust
01332 863822 |
An imposing church set in attractive parkland. Original 18th century cushions, carved woodwork and painted ceilings. |
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Sudbury Hall and Museum of Childhood
National Trust
01283 585305 |
Beautiful late 17th century house, impressive platerwork on main staircase. Museum of childhood for children and adults alike to enjoy. |
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Arkwrights Mill
Private
01629 824297 |
Water powerd cotton spinning mill, on the Derwent Valley heritage trail. Cotton museum and shopping outlet with restaurant. |
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Caudwells Mill
Private
01629 734374 |
Victorian water turbine powered roller flour mill and early mill machinery. |
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Derby Cathedral
01332 341201 |
Founded in the 10th century, with a 16th century tower that dominates the Derby skyline. |
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Derby Industrial Museum
Private
01332 255308 |
Collection of Rolls Royce historic aero engines and industrial history of Derby. |
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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. |
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D H Lawrence Birthplace Museum
Private
01773 763312 |
D H Lawrences early childhood and an accurate example of working class life in Victorian times. Exhibition area, craft centre and gift shop. |
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Erewash Museum
Private
0115 907 1141 |
18th Century house with historic collections arranged in room settings. |
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Eyam Museum
Private
01433 631371 |
The story of the plague of 1665/1666. A local developemnt illustrated by graphics and artifacts. |
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The Galleries of Justice
Private
0115 952 0555 |
Police galleries, prison, exhibitions and Victorian court. Resource centre, shops and cafe. |
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Galdstone Pottery Museum
Private
01782 237777 |
Unique working museum with original workshops, bottle kilns and galleries. |
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Glossop Heritage Centre
Private
01457 869176 |
Illustrating the areas past from pre history to the 20th century. |
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Hardwick Old Hall
English Heritage
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The roofless former home of Bess of Hardwick, flou floors oft he Old Hall are still accessible. |
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Masson Mills
Private
01629 581001 |
An excellent example of Sir Richard Arlwrights cotton mills. Working rextile museum, shopping village, licensed restuarant. |
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Mr Straws Hous
National Trust
01909 482380
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A 1920's house with a fascinating collection of household items, costumes and memorabilia. Lovely traditional suburban garden. |
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The Old House Museum
Private
01629 813642 |
Tudor HOuse with original wattle and daub screen. Open chamber, Visctorian kitchen, costumes. |
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The Old Manor
National Trust
01283 585337 |
Stone built medieval hall, built between the 13th adn 15th centuries, witha rare king post roof, undercroft and cellars. |
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Peveril Castle
English Heritage
01433 620613 |
Remains of a small late Norman Keep. |
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Pickfords House Museum
Private
01332 255363 |
Museum of Georgian life and costume, shop. |
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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. |
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Stainsby Mill
National Trust
01246 850430 |
A fully functioning 19th century water mill in an idylic rural setting. |
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Sutton Scarsdale Hall
English Heritage |
The imposing shell of a grandiose Georgian Mansion, columned exterior, contemporary garden remains, ha-ha and parish church. |
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Tutbury Castle
Private
01283 812129 |
Medieval Castle ruined during the civil war. Musem. |
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Wingfield Manor
English Heritage |
Impressive ruins of a palatial medieval manor house, with a huge undercrofted Great Hall and a defensible High Tower. |
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Winster Market House
Naional Trust
01335 350503 |
Late 17th, early 18th centrury market house, information room and scale model of Winster Village. |
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The Wirksworth Heritage Centre
Private
01629 825225 |
Exhibitions and animated displays, exciting places to explore, gift shop, art gallery , restuarant. |
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Arbor Low and Gib Hill Barrow
English Heritage |
A Neolithic henge monument amid high moorland, nearby is enigmatic Gib Hill a large burial ground. |
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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 |
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Clumber Park
National Trust |
Parkland and woods with outstanding Gothic revival chapel, walled kitchen garden, cycle hire, restaurant. |
