The Peak District Sightseeing & Visitor Attractions
Use our Peak District sightseeing and attractions listings to help you make the most of your visit to The Peak District, or browse by location using the
map of attractions in The Peak District.
Mill Lane, , Derbyshire DE4 3RQ
Tel +44 (0)1629 823256
The mills at Cromford with their powered machinery, large workforce and factory village became models for others throughout Britain and abroad.
Winkhill, , Staffordshire ST13 7QR
Tel 44 (0)1538 308293
Set amid the Staffordshire Moorlands, Blackbrook Zoological Park is one of the largest and varied collections of some of the most rare and endangered species of birds in the world. With a collection of small mammals and reptiles
, Derbyshire S33 8WP
Tel +44 (0)1433 620638
Blue John is Britains rarest mineral first discoverd at Castleton by the Romans almost 2000 years ago. The cavern tours take you through a series of well-lit natural caverns. There is also a craft shop with a wide variety of Blue John Jewellery set in silver and gold, alongside Blue John Ornaments such as bowls, eggs, and goblets.
Macclesfield Road, , Cheshire SK12 1BY
Tel +44 (0)1625 872919
Brookside has 5 locomotives, three of these are steam engines and two are diesel. Our famous railway circuit is now bigger and better and now extends to almost half a mile in length. Brookside Central is both the starting and finishing point of the journey.
Water Street, , Derbyshire SK17 6XN
Tel +44 (0)1298 72190
From Gilbert & Sullivan to ballet, opera to comedy, childrens productions to drama, this Edwardian theatre is open all year and has a summer opera festival & pantomime.
Chatsworth, Bakewell, , Derbyshire DE45 1PP
Tel 44 (0) 1246 565300
Chatsworth is one of Britain's most famous historic houses. It has a great selection of attractions for all the family including displays of furniture and artefacts, a large private art collection, extensive grounds with sculptures, fascinating water features and a farmyard with playground.
George Street, Compstall, , Greater Manchester SK6 5JD
Tel +44 (0)161 427 6937
Etherow Country Park was one of Britain's first country parks. Established in 1968 around an old cotton mill, the parks has steadily grown in size and popularity and now attracts over a quarter of a million visitors a year.
Temple Walk, , Derbyshire DE4 3PG
Tel +44 (0)1629 580540
With over 30 attractions, from log flumes & roller coaster to a chairlift & family shows, the park is a good day out for the younger family.
Bakewell, , Derbyshire DE45 1LA
Tel +44 (0)1629 812855
Originally home to William the Conqueror's illegitimate son, this house has remained unchanged since the reign of Henry VIII. A number of films & TV serials have been filmed here, including Jane Eyre, The Princess Bride & Moll Flanders.
West End Gallery, 4 West End, , Derbyshire DE4 4EG
Tel +44 (0)1629 822356
A small independent gallery specialising in high quality ceramics, by established British and European potters, all carefully chosen to ensure a high standard of quality and individuality.
, Derbyshire DE4 5GH
Tel 44 (0)1629 534 380
Set in 3.5 acres of woodland with hybrid rhododendrons, azaleas and kalmias, this peaceful and picturesque garden has rock gardens, and colourful displays of orchids, meconopis and conifers
Disley, Stockport, , Cheshire SK12 2NX
Tel +44 (0)1663 762023
Featured in the BBC's adaptation of 'Pride & Prejudice', Lime Park is over 1,300 acres of beautiful country estate. The house is a mixture of Elizabethan, Georgian & Regency architecture, filled with fine paintings & furniture.
110-114 North Parade, , Derbyshire DE4 3NS
Tel +44 (0)1629 583624
The aquarium contains British and tropical freshwater fish. A large thermally fed pool, containing koi carp, is illuminated at night. Visitors can feed the fish with food bought on the premises.
Porter Lane, Ravenstor Road, , Derbyshire DE4 4LS
Tel +44 (0)1629 824833
A World Heritage Site - a place crammed with ancient tropical reefs, rocks and minerals, centuries of industrial history and full of wildlife treasures.
Cemetary Lane, , Derbyshire DE4 4FG
Tel 44 (0)1629 824731
North End Mills is a testament to the versatility and inventiveness of Britain's industrial past. Witness hosiery being made, peruse the factory shop or visit the Colors Restaurant and Coffee Shop
St. John's Road, , Derbyshire SK17 6XN
Tel +44 (0)1298 23114
Situated in 23 acres of gardens and woodland, visitors can admire this octagonal hall which is a Victorian builing of outstanding archeological merit.
, Derbyshire S33 8WS
Tel +44 (0)1433 620285
Unravel the mysteries of the Devil's Arse and step into the unique world of Peak Cavern. Unusual rock formations, the eerie sound of running water and echoes of a bygone age await you. Set in the middle of the picturesque Peak District, deep into the cliff is the Cavern's imposing entrance chamber - the largest natural cave entrance in the British Isles.
The Pavilion, , Derbyshire DE4 3NR
Tel +44 (0)1629 583834
This exhibition gives an insight into the life of the miners during 3500 years of mining. You can pan for gold which has only recently been discovered. Hands-on exhibits appeal to both adults and children alike.
Market Place, , Derbyshire S33 8WQ
Tel +44 (0)1433 620613
Peveril castle offers breathtaking views of the Peak District. The visitor centres tells the story of Peveril as the focal point of the Royal Forest of the Peak, a hunting preserve for monarchs since the 11th century.
Green Lane, , Derbyshire SK17 9DH
Tel +44 (0)1298 26978
Poole's Cavern is a 2 million year old, natural limestone cave situated in the beautiful woodland of Buxton Country Park in Derbyshire and has been visited for 5,000 years since Neolithic tribes first used it's chambers as shelter. The cave has been known as 'The First Wonder of the Peak' since the 1600s and recently celebrated its 150th anniversary as an official showcave and tourist attraction.
