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Middleton Top at Middleton by Wirksworth is well sign posted. From the A6 at Cromford take the B5036 and B5035 for Ashbourne. Opening times 10.30am 5pm.The Middleton Top Countryside Centre is situated on the High Peak Trail, Middleton by Wirksworth. The Top as you might expect, is at…
Distance: 11.9 miles away

The Peak District Mining Museum is situated in The Pavilion at the centre of Matlock Bath alongside the A6, which runs alongside the river Derwent in a picturesque limestone gorge. Visit a museum where you can experience and wonder at the forgotten world of a Derbyshire lead…
Distance: 10.3 miles away

Wall Roman Site Letocetum was an important staging post on Watling Street, the Roman military road to North Wales. It provided overnight accommodation for travelling Roman officials and imperial messengers. The foundations of an inn and bathhouse can be seen, and many of the excavated finds are displayed…
Distance: 3.5 miles away

The Heritage Centre aims to give to the casual visitor or serious researcher alike an understanding of the life of a small town from its inception to the present times. It is strategically placed at the end of the Crown Yard which opens out onto the present market…
Distance: 12.1 miles away

Cromford Mill‐ the worlds first successful water powered cotton spinning mill, restored by the Arkwright Society. Mill and village tours. Cromford Mill was Sir Richard Arkwright's first and most important cotton mill, at which he pioneered the development of his water frame spinning machine and revolutionised the manufacture…
Distance: 10.4 miles away

Creswell Crags is a limestone gorge honeycombed with caves and smaller fissures. There are many exciting and interesting things to do at Creswell Crags. Visit the Age of Ice exhibition in the Museum and Education Centre. Cave tours are one of the most popular activities on…
Distance: 8.2 miles away

D. H. Lawrence Heritage lets you explore the very heart of working class Victorian life through the home of the Lawrence Family. Discover how the Victorians really lived within this Nottinghamshire mining community. The early home of 'Bert Lawrence' is an astounding re‐creation of…
Distance: 11.7 miles away

Kelham Island Museum was opened in 1982 to house the objects, pictures and archive material representing Sheffield's industrial story. The displays at the Museum tell that story from the Little Mester to mass production, skilled workers, revolutionary processes, quality products, invention and innovation. The introductory displays…
Distance: 14.8 miles away

A large collection of Victorian dolls, prams, cots and toys. There are also hand made character dolls depicting the Royal family and film stars. Opening Times: Mon. ‐ Thurs. : 10. 30am ‐ 12noon & 2‐5pm; Sat. & Sun. : 10.…
Distance: 9.9 miles away