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Things To See & Do

From countryside walks and scenic trails to award-winning attractions and quaint country villages, there are endless things to do in the Peak District and Derbyshire.

Things To See & Do in the Peak District & Derbyshire

If you're looking for great days out and the best things to do in the Peak District and Derbyshire, look no further. From stately homes and historic castles to show caverns, world-class heritage sites, distilleries and high-wire adventures, we have a host of unmissable attractions to keep the whole family entertained.

Get here by bus. Hop on, hop off the open-top Peak Sightseer bus service. Running at weekends until 24th December.

The Peak District and Derbyshire is of course well-known for its natural beauty, and no visit here is complete without spending some time in the great outdoors. Explore Britain's original National Park and discover beautiful cycling trails and walking routes for all abilities, or have a go with a hands-on experience such as climbing, caving and horse-riding. Find more great things to see and do in the Peak District and Derbyshire below.

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Chesterfield Canal – Tapton Lock Visitor Centre

The Chesterfield Canal is a beautiful waterway, an oasis of calm in the busy market town.


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Matlock Farm Park

Come on down to Matlock Farm Park, the ideal place for families to visit to enjoy the fresh air and have fun with our friendly animals.


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Markeaton Park

Markeaton Park is Derby’s most visited park and is one of the most popular attractions in the East Midlands


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Denby Pottery Village

Open all year round, Denby Pottery Village is next to the working Denby Pottery, set in a cobbled courtyard with award winning Home, Garden, Cookery…


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Gulliver's Kingdom Theme Park

Discover a beautiful family-run theme park that is perfect for younger children. We have over 60 rides and attractions including play areas…


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Quackers Café at Thornbridge Estate

Free to park, you can sit and enjoy a breakfast sandwich, coffee and cake, or a spot of light lunch in Quackers Cafe.


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High Peak Junction Visitor Centre – Cromford Canal

Discover some of the oldest surviving railway workshops in the world, from the former Cromford and High Peak Railway and step back in time with the…


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Great British Car Journey

Boasting a collection of 150+ modern British classics, Great British Car Journey tells the story of the rise and fall of the British motoring…


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Chatsworth Garden

Famous for its rich history, waterworks, sculptures, and Victorian rock garden, there is plenty to explore in the 105-acre Chatsworth Garden.


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Matlock Farm Park Riding School

Enjoy horse riding in the beautiful surroundings of Matlock Farm Park, with views over to Riber Castle.


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Elvaston Castle Country Park

Elvaston Castle Country Park is truly magical and steeped in history. Its formal gardens and wider parkland still inspire and surprise today.


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The National Stone Centre

Telling the story of stone; the National Stone Centre (NSC) is a 40 acre site on the edge of the Peak District featuring 330 million year old…


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