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Where to Visit in the Peak District & Derbyshire
Buxton's Pavilion Gardens Steeped in history and with a fascinating cultural heritage, the Peak District
and Derbyshire is packed with things to see and do – from the World Heritage site
of the Derwent Valley and bustling market towns to picturesque villages, palatial
country mansions and the stunning landscapes of Britain's first National Park.Discover how the other half lived in magnificent stately homes such as Chatsworth and Hardwick Hall or the medieval Haddon Hall, all surrounded by enchanting gardens, or delve into the area’s rich industrial
heritage at The Silk Mill – Derby’s Museum of Industry and History and the birthplace of the Industrial
Revolution. Visit Heage Windmill, the only working stone towered, multi-sailed
windmill in the country, take a trip down memory lane at Crich Tramway Village or step further back in time with a trip to the English Heritage-owned Bolsover Castle where you can see a medieval joust or watch skilled combat displays by battling
knights!
Heights of AbrahamThrill seekers can experience the exhilarating white knuckle rides of Alton Towers,
Britain’s biggest theme park, or witness the spectacular views of the Derbyshire
hills aboard a cable car at the Heights of Abraham. To find the perfect way to entertain the whole family, search for attractions across the area using the menu options on the left.Explore the streets, sights and shops of towns such as Ashbourne, Matlock Bath and Buxton, known as ‘the Bath of the
Hand gilding at Royal Crown Derby North’, renowned as the site of pure, volcanic
mineral water since Roman times and home to the superb Opera House and Pavilion Gardens (pictured above).
Hand gilding at Royal Crown DerbyTake a tour of the Royal Crown Derby Visitor Centre to learn more about the oldest surviving manufacturer of fine English porcelain
or discover more about the world of science at Snibston Discovery Park with more than 90 experiments to try!