Peak
Rail, Matlock Station,
Matlock.
- preserved steam
railway operating on
4 1/2 miles of
line between Rowsley South
& Matlock
Riverside Stations
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Blackbrook
Zoological Park,
Nr
Leek.
-the zoological
park of the moorlands, with rare birds, unusual animals, reptiles,
insects, aquarium, children's pets and farm. Under - 5's indoor
jungle playroom. Talks, displays and shop.
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The Wind in the
Willows Attraction - Peak Village, Rowsley Nr Matlock
This
brand new attraction brings the classic adventure story to life.
Visitors can climb into Toad's Caravan, follow Mole & Ratty
on their lazy journey down the river and see Wild World - the
story of real moles, voles, toads and badgers
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Brindley
Mill, Leek.
James Brindley,
the famous canal engineer, built this water - powered corn mill
in 1752. See corn being ground & visit the museum showing
millwrighting skills.
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Treak Cavern, Castleton.
Blue John Cavern, Castleton.
Speedwell Cavern, Castleton.
Peak Cavern, Castlton.
More of
the Blue John stone, 4 spectacular caverns waiting to be explored.
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The
Silk Museum & Paradise Mill,
Macclesfield.
- trace
the history of silk from China to the garrets of Macclesfield
and tour the mill to see handloom weaving demonstrations given
by the knowledgeable guides.
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- National
Stone Centre,
- Wirksworth.
- Story of stone exhibition,
trails over
- 300,000,000 year old fossilized
tropical reefs. Activities include gem panning.
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Peak District
Mining Museum &
Temple Mine, Matlock
Bath
-
Britain's most exciting mining &
underground
visit
with two floors of displays -
Climbing
shafts
Mineral
Panning
Working
Pumps
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Manifold
Valley Visitor Centre,
Hulme End.
- an ideal centre
for exploring the Manifold Valley. The visitor centre is located
in the old ticket office building, once the terminus of the "Leek
& Manifold Valley Light Railway".
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Rudyard
Lake, Leek.
The Lake has the following attractions:
walking, angling, sailing, boat hire, bird - watching, picnic
area & shops.
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Northfield Farm Riding &
Trekking Centre, Flash.
Relive the days of
the jaggers of yesteryear. Ride the old packhorse trails &
see the countryside in comfort! Horseriding for all standards
& ages (8 and over). Groups & disabled people welcome.
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Derwent
Valley Railway
Cheddleton,
Leek.
- a beautiful heritage
railway deep in the heart of the Staffordshire Moorlands. Steam
train rides to the idyllic hamlet of Consall Forge.
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The Crooked Spire,
Chesterfield.
The
" Crooked Spire " of St. Mary
&
All Saints Church is 228' high
and
leans 9' 5" from its true
centre.
The church is the
largest
in Derbyshire & was
dedicated
in 1234. Guided trips
up
the spire are available.
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Poole's
Cavern & Country Park,
Buxton.
Magnificent natural cavern.
Guided tours through spacious, well lit chambers, spectacular
stalagmites, crystal formations & Derbyshire's largest stalactite.
Woodland trails to panoramic views, visitor centre.
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Riber
Castle Wildlife
Park,
Matlock
Situated
high above Matlock,
the wildlife
include meercats,
porcupine,
lynx, owls, deer,
emu, zebra,
shetland ponies,
birds of
prey, wallabies and
many more
to see.
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Cresswell
Craggs,Welbeck,
Worksop.
World famous limestone gorge
with caves & lake.
The most northerley place in
the world visited by Ice Age hunters 45,000 years ago. Earliest
evidence of art in Britain, over 12,000 years old. Cave tours,
museum.
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The
Chestnut Centre,
Chapel -
en - le - Frith
Conservation
Park,
Otter Haven
& Owl Sanctuary - houses Europe's largest
collection
of multi
-specied
otters & owls
including
Britain's
only pair
of
giant otters.
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Rooke's
Pottery,
Hartington.
-see pots in
production in the workshop - a spectacular range of Terracotta
gardenware.
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Tittesworth
Visitor
Centre, Meerbrook,
Leek.
Severn
Trent Water's
newest
visitor centre,
facilities
include play
area,
bird hides, sensory
garden
and short or long
walks
around the
reservoir.
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The
Heights of Abraham
Country
Park &
Caverns
Matlock
Bath
Visitors can
enjoy a cable car ride over the river Derwent valley and limestone
gorge to the summit of Abrahams Heights. Guided tours down 2
famous caverns deep underground
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The
American Adventure,
Ilkeston,
Derbyshire.
Family fun with themed
attractions, rides & shows
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Gulliver's
Kingdom,
Matlock
Bath.
Fun and
attractions for younger
children
(age 2 - 13 years), a
theme
park built on a beautiful
woodland
hillside,spectacular
views
of the surrounding valley.
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Last of the Summer Wine
Exhibition,
Holmfirth.
Located
in Compo's house as it
appears
on TV. The exhibition
covers
the 27 years of the series
with
photographs, memorabilia
and
a selection of the unusual
inventions
dreamed up by the
characters.
You can also visit
various
locations including
"Syd's
Cafe".
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Buxton
Museum & Art Gallery.
Discover the geology, archaeology
& history of the Peak District through 7 time zones. Enjoy
the changing programme of exhibitions of local history &
photography, a step into a Victorian scientist's study.
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