The home of the
Duke and Duchess of Devonshire
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Chatsworth House The home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire |
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Haddon Hall Built over 600 years ago, Haddon Hall is a fine example of a medieval and Tudor Manor house. Little has been added since the reign of Henry VIII. The terraced gardens added during the 16th century boast an array of roses, clematis and delphiniums |
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Kedleston Hall A classical Palladian mansion built 1759-65. The house boasts the most complete and least-altered sequence of Robert Adam interiors in England, with the magnificent state rooms retaining their great collections of paintings and original furniture. The gardens have been restored in part to an 18th-century ‘pleasure ground’ and the surrounding park, also designed by Adam, includes a fine bridge, fishing pavilion and a beautiful series of lakes and cascades. All Saints’ Church is the only survivor of the medieval village of Kedleston and contains a fascinating collection of monuments and memorials to the Curzon family. |
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Peak Rail In 1968 the railway between Matlock and Buxton was closed and in 1975 a group of enthusiasts formed the Peak Rail Society. Now steam trains run between Matlock and Rowsley mainly at weekends and Bank Holidays through the season. |
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National Tramway Museum Be a passenger on vintage trams from all over the world. Ride through history as many times as you like - with trams running every few minutes. From the moment you arrive you are transported out of your time. You’re given a genuine old penny (or halfpenny for children) on admission - you use this to ‘pay’ for your first tram ride and get an all-day ticket in return. The National Tramway Museum at Crich exists to illustrate the social, cultural and economic history of tramways and tramcar travel in the United Kingdom. The indoor and outdoor exhibits present the story of tramways in the United kingdom from their beginnings in the late nineteenth century, through their heyday in the 1920s and 1930s to the decline and virtual disappearance in the 1960s. |
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Mining Museum Visit a museum where you can experience and wonder at the forgotten world of a Derbyshire lead miner. Also visit the Temple Mine which was acquired by the ancient custon of “nicking”. The mine will give you an authentic insight into life underground and the tools and equipment involved in the extraction of minerals. |
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Heights of Abraham Country Park and caverns From Matlock Bath take the cable car ride high above the deep limestone gorge and over the trees towards the summit of the Heights of Abraham and the 60 acre country park. Set in mature woodland, surrounded by fantastic views and with two famous show caverns, there’s so much for the whole family to do. There’s a great deal at the top and everything is included in your cable car ticket. |
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Life in a Lens Museum Life in a Lens is a museum dedicated to the history of popular photography, from its invention in 1839 to the end of the previous century. It was created as an informative entertainment for people of all ages and walks of life. There is something for everyone and we welcome all. The museum is situated in a renovated Victorian House in scenic Matlock Bath, set in the heart of Derbyshire. |
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Peak Village Nestling in the Derbyshire Dales between the tourist towns of Matlock and Bakewell lies Peak Village, a home to 26 shopping outlets and a variety of shops and attractions only usually found in larger towns. It is leisure shopping at its best. Peak Village is part of a marvellous day out for the family. On top of great value for money shops, restaurant and coffee shop and the Wind in the Willows attraction, Peak Village has free entertainment most weekends. |
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Masson Mills Sir Richard Arkwright built Masson Mills as his showpiece mills on the banks of the River Derwent at Matlock Bath, Derbyshire in 1783, when, as the inventor of the water frame and ‘Father of the Factory System’, he was at the height of his entrepreneurial power. These internationally famous Grade II listed buildings now welcome visitors to experience over 200 years of industrial history in one afternoon! Beautifully restored, Masson Mills house a Working Textile Museum containing a unique and comprehensive collection of authentic historic working textile machinery, a Shopping Village, tearoom, fully licensed restaurant and a Conference and Exhibition Centre |
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Red House Stable and Carriage Museum Red House stables and Carriage Museum at Darley Dale has one of the finest collections of original horse drawn vehicles and equipment in Britain consisting of nearly 40 Carriages, including one of the very few surviving Hansome Cabs, a Stage Coach, Park Drag and numerous other private and commercial vehicles. One of the more unusual aspects of the collection is that it is a working museum, and the owner ensures that the vehicles are regularly out on the road being used. Please telephone for details of Coach tours and horse riding. |
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High Peak Trail The line of the old High Peak railway has a new lease of life as the High Peak Trail. There are 17.5 miles of traffic free trail for walkers, horse riders and cyclists. It connects High Peak Junction near Cromford to Dowlow near Buxton, joining the Tissington Trail near Parsley Hey. Cycles can be hired from Middleton Top. At Middleton Top there is the restored engine house. The steam winding engine built in 1892 to raise and lower wagons on the Middleton Incline can be seen in motion on the first weekend of each summer month and at Bank Holidays. |
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Wirksworth Heritage Centre A visit to Wirksworth Heritage Centre will take you through time from the Romans in Wirksworth to the present day. The mysteries of the town’s ancient lead mining industry are unveiled. The visitor can explore the local customs of ‘Clypping the Church’ and ‘Well Dressing’. You can see how quarrying is central to the life of Wirksworth and take a look at an early twentieth century Quarryman’s Houseplace and hear his memories. Enter the thrilling Dream Cave and imagine how it felt to discover the remains of the prehistoric Woolly Rhino. |
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M&C Collection of Historic Motorcycles The M&C Collection at Bakewell has been assembled with an emphasis on the development of the motorcycle throughout the 20th century. Machines on display represent the early years known as “Pioneers”, together with Veteran, Vintage and Classic bikes. There are over 40 motorcycles on permanent display. |
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Matlock Farm Park Matlock Farm Park is set in part of a 600 acre working farm, providing a great day out with varied activities for all the family. the park has a varied selection of animals to see including llamas, goats, peacocks and red deer to name a few. The pet rabbits are always a favourite with the children along with the opportunity to help feed the young lambs (seasonable).Children will learn about the countryside, experience the many pleasures and have tremendous fun as they go. There are specially designed playgrounds and even a go-kart track for the kids and many places for the adults to relax if they wish. |
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