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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
Go Ape Buxton
Extreme treetop adventure featuring the UK's highest Tarzan swing in the Peak District.
Go Ape, Country Park, Buxton SK17 9DH
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
Derbion
Derbion: Derby’s vibrant heart for shopping, dining, entertainment, and culture under one roof.
London Rd, Derby DE1 2PL
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
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
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
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
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
Kedleston Hall
Explore Kedleston Hall’s stunning 18th-century Neo-classical mansion, rich collections, and sweeping historic parkland near Derby.
Derby DE22 5JH
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
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