ATTRACTIONS IN AND AROUND DERBY

If you are looking for things to do and see in Derby you have come to the right place. There is a wide variety of local attractions in Derby and Derbyshire so using our guide, you are sure to find something that attracts you.

Below is Activ Derby's guide for places to visit in Derby and the surrounding areas. 

Chatsworth House

Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP
Tel: 01246 565300 01246 565300
Email: visit@chatsworth.org
URL: www.chatsworth.org

Chatsworth house, exhibition, garden, farmyard & adventure playground, gift shops and restaurants are open every day until 23 December 2010. Fabulous new displays, restored rooms and our 'Celebrating Deborah Devonshire' exhibition mean more to see than ever before. The 1000 acre park, the farm shop and its restaurant are open all year round.

Location: Chatsworth
Dates Open: 2 April- 23 December
Open Times: 10.30am - 5.30pm (last admission 4.30pm).

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Haddon Hall

Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1LA, England (map)
Tel; +44 01629 812855
Email: info@haddonhall.co.uk
URL: http://www.haddonhall.co.uk/

This Medieval and Tudor manor house is an absolute gem. Inside, there is a fine example of a medieval kitchen; and an Elizabethan long gallery - the most modern room in the house! The exterior walls are adorned with climbing roses whilst the garden brims with roses, delphiniums and clematis. Haddon Hall is a popular choice as a film and TV location. A restaurant and gift shop complete the visitor's experience.
PLEASE NOTE -CLOSED SATURDAY 3RD AND SUNDAY 4TH OF JULY

Location: Bakewell
Open Times: Open 12 noon - 5pm.
Price Details:
Concession Price: £7.95 Child Price: £4.95 Family Price: £22.75 Adult Price: £8.95

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Kedleston Hall

Near Quarndon, Derby, Derbyshire DE22 5JH
Phone: 01332 842 191 01332 842 191
Email: kedlestonhall@nationaltrust.org.uk
URL: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-kedlestonhall/

Stately Palladian-style house, the seat of the powerful Curzon family since the early 12th century. The house is now owned by the National Trust,. though the Sacrsdale family, descendants of the Curzons, live on in quarters within the house. The house is set in over 800 acres of magnificent landscaped parkland, with a pleasure garden, woodland walks, and follies

Location: Derby
Open Times: see website
Price Details: see website

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Bolsover Castle

Attraction Type: Castle
Location: 6 miles E of Chesterfield on the A632
Website: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/bolsover-castle/
Phone: 01246 822 844

There's a fairytale quality to Bolsover Castle that makes it a firm favourite with anyone looking for a great value day out in the East Midlands. Highlights include the sumptuously painted walls and ceilings of the Little Castle, intricately carved fireplaces and the magnificent indoor Riding School.
There is plenty to do for all the family in the Discovery Centre with its fascinating audio-visual displays, and extensive grounds to explore with lots of green space for a family picnic. And with panoramic views over the Vale of Scarsdale, Bolsover has everything you need for a fun day out in Derbyshire.

Opening times; See website
Tickets Adults: £7.40 Children: £3.70 Concessions: £6.30 EH Member Cost: Free Family Ticket: £18.50

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Arbor Low Stone Circle and Gib Hill Barrow

Location - Upper Oldhams Farm, Monyash, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England
Website - http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/arbor-low-stone-circle-and-gib-hill-barrow/
Phone: 01629 816 200

The most important prehistoric site of the East Midlands, Arbor Low is a Neolithic henge monument atmospherically set amid high moorland.
Within an earthen bank and ditch, a circle of some 50 white limestone slabs, all now fallen, surrounds a central stone ‘cove' - a feature found only in major sacred sites. Nearby is enigmatic Gib Hill, a large burial mound

Entry - Free

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Buxton Opera House

Water Street, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6XN
Tel: 0845 127 2190 0845 127 2190 (Box Office)
Email: admin@boh.org.uk
URL: www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

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.

Location: Buxton
Dates Open: All Year
Entry: Please contact the Box Office.

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Freshfields - Donkey Village

The Michael Elliott Trust, Freshfields Farm, Peak Forest, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8EE
Tel: 01298 79775 01298 79775
Email: thestirlings@donkey-village.org.uk
URL: www.donkey-village.org.uk

Donkey Sanctuary, tea gardens & picnic area. No admission charge but a smalll donation is requested.

Dates Open: All year except Christmas week
Open Times: 12midday - 4.30pm Mon-Sun (from 21st March 2009 )

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Pavilion Gardens

St Johns Road , Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6XN
Tel: 01298 23114 01298 23114
Fax: 01298 27622
Email: paviliongardens@highpeak.gov.uk
URL: www.paviliongardens.co.uk

The Pavilion Gardens is a wonderful historic venue situated in the heart of Buxton. Nestled in 23 acres of recently restored pleasure gardens, the main building is a natural base for tourists coming to the town.

Dates Open: Every day except Christmas Day
Open Times: From 10am

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Peak Cavern

Peak Cavern Road, Hope Valley, Castleton, Derbyshire, S33 8WS
Tel: 01433 620285 01433 620285
Email: info@peakcavern.co.uk
URL: www.devilsarse.com

A spectacular cavern containing historic Ropeworks inside Britain's largest cave entrance. Come and discover why it is called "The Devil's Arse!" Cave tours. Suitable for all age groups.

Location: Castleton
Dates Open: Apr - Oct, Nov - Mar (wknds only)
Open Times: 10am - 5pm
Entry: Prices vary -phone for details.

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Treak Cliff Cavern

Treak Cliff Cavern, Castleton, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 8WP
Tel: 01433 620571 01433 620571
Email: bluejohn@treakclf.u-net.com
URL: www.bluejohnstone.com

A fine show cave containing Blue John flour-spar, the mineral found only in Castleton.

Location: Castleton
Dates Open: Daily except 24th, 25th & 26th Dec.
Open Times: 10am - 4:15pm
Entry: Adults £7.95; Child £4; Student 7 Senior Citizen £6.95. Family £22.

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Crich Tramway Village

Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP
Tel: 01773 854321 01773 854321
Fax: 01773 854320
Email: enquiries@tramway.co.uk
URL: www.tramway.co.uk

Nestling high up in the heart of Derbyshire overlooking the famous Derwent Valley, this renowned archive of transportation is open almost throughout the year and offers something for all ages. Special event days are held regularly.

Location: Crich
Open Times: Phone for open times

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Matlock Bath Aquarium & Exhibitions

Matlock Bath, 110 North Parade, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NS
Tel: 01629 583624 01629 583624 / 582350
Fax: 01629 760793
URL: www.matlockbathaquarium.co.uk

Site of original thermal baths, with collection of cold water, tropical and marine fish; Pertrifying Well and Gemstone collection.

Location: Matlock Bath
Dates Open: Easter to end October
Open Times: 10am - 5.30pm (extended times during high season).

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Peak Railway

Matlock Station, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NA
Tel: 01629 580381 01629 580381
Email: peakrail@peakrail.co.uk
URL: www.peakrail.co.uk

Peak Rail run regular steam and diesel hauled, heritage passenger trains between Matlock Riverside and Rowsley. A large car park at Rowsley makes it an ideal way to beat the traffic jams to get into Matlock.

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The Heights Of Abraham

Matlock Bath, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3PD
Tel: 01629 582365 01629 582365
Fax: 01629 581128
Email: office@heightsofabraham.com
URL: www.heightsofabraham.com

Welcome to one of the Peak District's oldest and most popular days out, an attraction where stunning natural beauty is matched by human achievement and the historic blends seamlessly with the futuristic.

Location: Matlock Bath
Dates Open: Daily. (from 28 Feb-14th Mar. weekends only.)
Open Times: 10am - 4.30pm (later in high season).
Entry: Adults £10.80. Child (5-16yrs) £7.80. Seniors £7.80. Family £33 or £39.

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Conkers

Conkers Discovery, Millenium Avenue, Moira, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 6GA
Tel: 01283 216633 01283 216633
Fax: 01283 210321
Email: info@visitconkers.com
URL: www.visitconkers.com

CONKERS, the award winning attraction at The Heart of the National Forest, a unique mix of indoor and outdoor experiences to keep you and your family engaged for hours.

Location: Swadlincote
Dates Open: Daily - All Year
Open Times: Apr - Oct 10am-6pm: Autumn-Spring - Half Term to Easter Hols 10am-5pm: Dec & Jan 10am-4.30pm
Entry: Adult £7.95: Child £5.95: Family £24.95: Conc. £6.95;

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Rosliston Forestry Centre

Burton Road, Rosliston, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 8JX
Tel: 01283 535039 01283 535039
Email: enquiries@roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk
URL: www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk

National Forest woodland with walks, trails, childrens attractions and craft workshops.
Location: Rosliston Forest off A44 from Castle Gresley

Dates Open: Daily
Entry: Free to site; charges for some activities

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Steeple Grange Light Railway

Steeplehouse Station, By the High Peak Trail between Black Rocks and the National Stone Centre, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4
Tel: 01629 580917 01629 580917
Email: info@steeplegrange.co.uk
URL: www.steeplegrange.co.uk

Steeple Grange Light Railway is an 18-inch gauge line near Wirksworth in Derbyshire. It is built on the trackbed of a branch of the old Cromford and High Peak Railway, now the High Peak Trail.

Location: Steeplehouse Station
Dates Open: Times vary

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Midland Railway - Butterley

Butterley Station, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3QZ
Tel: 01773 570140 01773 570140
Fax: 01773 570121
Email: data@midlandrailwaycentre.co.uk.
URL: www.midlandrailwaycentre.co.uk

Railway heritage museum celebrating the importance of the Midland Railway created in the 19th century.

Location: On the B6179 one mile north of Ripley or from M1 Jct 28.
Dates Open: Daily except Christmas Day & Boxing Day (telephone for train times)
Open Times: 10am - 4pm
Entry: Entry to site free. Cost of train ride depends on train and event.

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Peak Village

Chatsworth Road, Rowsley, Derbyshire, DE4 2JE
Tel: 01629 735326 01629 735326
Fax: 01629 735128
Location: A6 between Bakewell & Matlock.
Dates Open: Every Day except Christmas Day
Open Times: Mon-Sat 9.30am - 5.pm, Sundays & Bank Hols 10am -5pm. Closed Christmas Day.
Entry: Free admission and parking

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Derby Arboretum

Derby Arboretum is a public arboretum and park in the city of Derby in England. It was the first publicly owned, landscaped, urban, recreational park in England. It is located in the Rose Hill area, about a mile south of Derby city centre. After many years of neglect, the Arboretum has recently been extensively refurbished with the aid of a National Lottery grant of almost £5 million. It is listed on the English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England. For more information please Telephone 01332 292612, or email derby.arboretum@derby.gov.uk