Peak District Mining Museum Museums
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 miner. For centuries, men have toiled underground in cramped and hazardous conditions to earn a meagre living by extracting the mineral galena (lead ore).
See the tools they used, clothes they wore, the advances in technology and the importance of this metal in our modern day lives.
Visit Temple Mine which was acquired by the ancient custom of 'Nicking'. The mine has been worked since 1922 for fluorite and lead ore and shows a variety of mining methods have been used.
Discover for yourself the network of tunnels that exist under your feet and wonder at the crystals glistening in the walls.
Open everyday except Christmas Day, longer during peak periods.
The museum houses a large gift shop with an extensive collection of books, gifts and souvenirs. The museum is accessible to the disabled, but unfortunately, the mine may not be suitable for some visitors with physical disabilities. .
Attraction Details
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AddressThe Pavilion Bath, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NR
Opening times11am - 4pm
Entry costs
Attraction typeMuseums
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The Temple
Located in Matlock Bath, The Temple guest house is set in 2 acres of land and features an award-winning bar. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities.
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Offering a terrace and views of the river, The Hermitage Bed & Breakfast is set in Matlock in the Derbyshire Region, 33 km from Nottingham. Free private parking is available on site. Every room is equipped with a flat-screen TV.
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Offering a restaurant, the Bank House B&B is located in picturesque spa town of Matlock. With free WiFi access and free parking available, the property is surrounded by the countryside..
The Penthouse
The Penthouse is a holiday home set in Matlock Bank in the Derbyshire Region and is 300 metres from Gullivers Kingdom. The holiday home is 500 metres from Heights of Abraham. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.
The Cables
Situated on the edge of the Peak District National Park, The Cables features a hot tub, outdoor pizza oven and 2 patio areas. A guest lounge with log fire, Nintendo Wii and Sky TV is also on offer, as well as free on-site parking..
Stone Lodge
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