Crich Tramway Village

Home of the National Tramway Museum, you will be transported back in time on the vintage trams. Soak up the atmosphere in the period street with a visit to the shops and take refreshments from the tearooms and in the Red Lion pub. Present your bus ticket(s) or bike helmet(s) on arrival for a 10% discount on standard Admission prices for the day.

https://www.tramway.co.uk/

Crich Stand

This is perhaps the most famous landmark in Derbyshire and is situated over 340 metres above sea level.  The Stand is the memorial of the Sherwood Foresters Regiment,  dedicated to the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment and the Mercian Regiment. The spiral staircase with fifty-eight steps takes the visitor to the viewing gallery from where, on clear days, visitors can pick out 7 counties and various landmarks over the surrounding countryside.

Visit Crich Stand website here for more information

White Peak Distillery, Ambergate

White Peak Distillery is Derbyshire’s first full scale craft spirits distillery. Whisky is it core focus – White Peak launched its first single malt ‘Wire Works Whisky’ in February 2022. The location of the Distillery has a rich history, from being the royal hunting grounds of Edmund Crouchback in the Middle Ages to being owned by industrialists in the 19th century. You can visit the Distillery on a Distillery Tour or a Whisky Tour. Enjoy a free hot drink with a valid train ticket, bus ticket or bike helmet.

For more details visit their website here

Great British Car Journey

Featuring over 140 British Classic cars, from the days of the Austin Seven up to the latest McLaren, this new museum is open for tours and more at the former Wireworks site in Ambergate. You’ll be guided by the latest interactive technology, with fantastic activities for children and a great cafe where you can relax after your remarkable tour through time.

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Heritage Centre at St John’s Chapel, Belper

Reflecting the history and cultural past of Belper, The Heritage Centre is located in St Johns Chapel is the oldest building in Belper. The Heritage Centre contains an exhibition of artifacts and old photographs of Belper mounted by Belper Historical Society, illustrating aspects of the history of the town. It is well worth a visit to the Chapel, to wander outside or stand quietly in the nave.

For more details visit this website.

Denby Pottery Village

Home of the famous Denby Pottery, the  Denby Pottery Village has a Factory Shop, Gift and Card Shop, The Denby Garden Stall and a new Farm Shop – all open daily. There is also a Coffee Shop/Bistro and a brand new Craft Studio.

Shipley Country Park

Shipley Country Park is near Derby and Nottingham and offers 700 acres of attractive and varied landscape, a visitor centre shop, toilets and Ramblers Coffee Shop.

Visit Shipley Country Park website for more details here