Derbyshire · Best Attractions · Curated · Updated 2026

Best Attractions in Derbyshire

Discover the best attractions in Derbyshire. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.

The 10 best attractions in Derbyshire

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Go Ape Buxton

Extreme treetop adventure featuring the UK's highest Tarzan swing in the Peak District.

Go Ape, Country Park, Buxton SK17 9DH
4.8 Excellent 541 reviews
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Tapton Lock

Your friendly gateway to the Chesterfield Canal – perfect for walks, boat trips, and a relaxing coffee by the water.

Lockoford Ln, Chesterfield S41 7JB
4.5 Excellent 514 reviews
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Derbion

Derbion: Derby’s vibrant heart for shopping, dining, entertainment, and culture under one roof.

London Rd, Derby DE1 2PL
4.1 Very Good 17,249 reviews
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National Trust - Calke Abbey

Explore Calke Abbey’s timeless charm, where history lingers in every faded corner amid stunning Derbyshire parklands and gardens.

Ticknall, Derby DE73 7JF
4.6 Excellent 8,635 reviews
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National Trust - Hardwick Hall

Explore Hardwick Hall, an Elizabethan architectural marvel with stunning glass façades, rich tapestries, and a storied past atop Derbyshire’s scenic hills.

Hardwick Old Hall, Hardwick Gardens, Doe Lea, Chesterfield S44 5QJ
4.6 Excellent 7,685 reviews
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Carsington Water

Explore Derbyshire’s scenic reservoir with walking, cycling, watersports, and wildlife watching around a vast 8-mile trail.

Big Ln, Upper Town, Ashbourne DE6 1ST
4.6 Excellent 7,036 reviews
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Bolsover Castle

Discover Bolsover Castle’s lavish 17th-century interiors, romantic ruins, and scenic Derbyshire views in a historic aristocratic retreat.

Castle St, Bolsover, Chesterfield S44 6PR
4.6 Excellent 5,829 reviews
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CRICH TRAMWAY VILLAGE

Step back in time with vintage trams, a charming period village, and scenic woodland walks at Crich Tramway Village, the home of the National Tramway Museum.

Village, The National Tramway Museum Crich Tramway, Cromford Rd, Matlock DE4 5DP
4.7 Excellent 5,425 reviews
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Kedleston Hall

Explore Kedleston Hall’s stunning 18th-century Neo-classical mansion, rich collections, and sweeping historic parkland near Derby.

Derby DE22 5JH
4.6 Excellent 4,397 reviews
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Matlock Antiques & Collectables

Discover unique antiques and collectibles in a welcoming shop at the heart of Matlock, Derbyshire, open daily with easy parking nearby.

7 Dale Rd, Matlock DE4 3LT
4.3 Very Good 488 reviews

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