Revolution House
High St, Old Whittington, S41 9LA tel: 01246 453554/345727
Description:
17c cottage, once the 'Cock and Pynot' alehouse, where
local noblemen planned their part in the revolution of 1688. Includes
video & exhibition room.
Location:
A61 N of Chesterfield, off B6052
Opening Times:
28 Mar-3 Nov, 13-24 Dec & 27 Dec-1 Jan daily 10-4
Disabled Access:
Yes
Admission Prices:
Free
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Riber Castle Wildlife Park
Matlock, DE4 5JU Tel: 01629 582073
Description:
Set in the grounds of the 19c Riber Castle, this wildlife
park is home to an interesting collection of rare and endangered
animals and birds.
Location:
Opening Times:
Daily 10-5 (summer), 10-3/4.30 (winter)
Disabled Access:
Yes
Admission Prices:
£4, children £2.50
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Speedwell Cavern
Winnats Pass, Castleton, S30 2WA Tel: 01433 620512
Description:
A mile long underground boat ride through the cavern.
Location:
Off A625
Opening Times:
Daily 9.30-5 (closed Xmas day)
Disabled Access:
No
Admission Prices:
Unconfirmed
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Sudbury Hall
Sudbury, DE6 5HT Tel: 01283 585305
Description:
One of the most individual of late 17c houses, begun by
George Vernon c.1661. The rich decoration includes wood carvings by
Gibbons and pierce, superb plasterwork, mythological decorative
paintings by Laguerre. the great Staircase is one of the finest of
its kinds in an English house. The museum of Childhood illustrates
the working lives of children in the early 19c
Location:
Off A50 SE from Stoke-on-Trent (past Uttoxeter). Or A516
SW from Derby, off A50
Opening Times:
29 Mar-2 Nov Wed-Sun & Bank Holiday Mon, 1-5.30.
Gardens 12.30-6
Disabled Access:
Yes. Braille Guide
Admission Prices:
House £3.50, children £1.50. Museum of Childhood
£3.00. Both £5
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Temple Mine
Temple Rd, Matlock Bath, DE4 3NR Tel: 01629 583834
Description:
Restored lead mine illustrating the mining process
Location:
Off A6
Opening Times:
Oct-Mar 11-4, Apr-Sep 12-4
Disabled Access:
No
Admission Prices:
Museum & Mine; £3, children £2.25. Museum or
Mine only; £2, children £1.50
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Treak Cliff Cavern
Castleton S30 2WP Tel: 01433 620571
Description:
A forty minute tour of this rich source of the Blue John
Stone. Features include stalactites and stalagmites and the 'Pillar'
- the largest Blue John Stone ever found.
Location:
On A625
Opening Times:
Mar-Oct 9.30-5.30, Nov-Feb 10-4. (closed Xmas day)
Disabled Access:
No
Admission Prices:
£4.50, children £2, students £2.40
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Wirksworth Heritage
Centre
Crown Yard, Wirksworth, DE4 4ET Tel: 01629 825225
Description:
The Centre, housed in an old silk and velvet mill,
illustrates the history of the lead mining industry through displays
games and workshops.
Location:
On B5023 off A6
Opening Times:
Mid feb-Easter & Nov, Wed -Sat 11-4, Sun 1-4. Easter-
Mid Jul & mid Sep-Oct, Tue-Sat 10.30-4.30, Sun 1-4.30. Mid
Jul-Mid Sep daily 10-5
Disabled Access:
Admission Prices:
£1, children 75p
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