Derbyshire Dales
Properties and events in Derbyshire Dales
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1776: When the Threads Came Together
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the building of Sir Richard Arkwright’s Second Mill and the first workers’ housing in Cromford at North Street with our new exhibition ‘1776: When the Threads Came Together’.
Bakewell Friends Meeting House
Visit the Bakewell Friends Meeting House which is not usually open to the public. It is a pretty Victorian meeting house with a relaxed and contemplative atmosphere.
Bakewell Old House Museum Free Entry Sunday
Free entry to Bakewell Old House Museum on both Sundays during Heritage Open Days. Come and explore the history of Bakewell and the wider Peak area and explore our almost 500 year old tithe house.
Bell tower at Bakewell Parish Church
Climb the 58 steps to the Ringing Chamber of the bell tower to see the 1813 turret clock, how the eight bells are rung and the magnificent view of Bakewell. The tower of the church is only open to the public during Heritage Open Days.
Celebrating the Centenary of the Cavendish Village Hall in Beeley
Please come and see the Cavendish Village Hall, various exhibitions,including the Beeley Queens project, Beeley houses and their residents social and everyday life
CWGC Tours 2026 - Cannock Chase War Cemetery and German Military Cemetery
Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a tour of Cannock Chase War Cemetery and German Military Cemetery.
Darley Dale station bridging the past
Station open 19th-20th September to see work on reinstallation of footbridge, exhibition on the history of the station, the staff who worked there and local people who used it. Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions.
Derbyshire Gypsy Liaison Group and Tales from the Waggon Steps
Tales from the Waggon Steps, building on heritage from previous years, this yard contains information about the varda (Gypsy living waggon), Hawking baskets and paper flower making, information will be available to take away.
Evensong with Derby Cathedral Choir
Join us at Cromford Mills for a special afternoon of music featuring the Derby Cathedral Choir, culminating in a beautiful service of Evensong at St Mary’s Church.
Everyday Histories in Cromford: North Street Open Days
Come and celebrate 250 years of industrial transformation in the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. The Landmark Trust are partnering with Derwent Valley Mills and Cromford Mills for a weekend of Heritage Open Days activities.
Georgian/ Victorian Rural Life in the Peak district
Living history in Spencer's Yard of Georgian/Victorian Life.
Guided tour of Bakewell Town hall
Special behind-the-scenes tour of Bakewell Town Hall.
Heritage Skills Day
Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of traditional crafts and conservation. Experience hands-on workshops, live demos, explore the beautiful surroundings and immerse yourself in the history of Cromford Mills.
Industrial Archaeology on the High Peak Trail - Minninglow Limekiln and Brick kiln
Step back in time along the High Peak Trail. Join our heritage volunteers for a guided tour of a restored limekiln and historic brick kiln near Minninglow, and discover their history, significance, and and conservation story. Free drop-in event.
Leawood Pump
Take a tour of Leawood Pumphouse built in 1849 to pump water from the River Derwent into Cromford Canal.
Magpie Mine
An opportunity to learn more about this historic Derbyshire lead mine.
Middleton Top Engine House
See the world’s oldest beam engine of its type in action. Discover how it got wagons up and down steep hills on one of the world’s first long-distance railways.
North Lees Hall Open Day
Visit North Lees Hall, a 16th-century tower house, surrounded by farmland, within the Peak District National Park. Open on Sunday 20 September; 11am to 3pm. Guided estate walk at 12pm: c.2 miles/1.5 hours, showcasing 3,000 years of human habitation.
Self-guided Heritage Trail of Bakewell
Follow our town trail around the heritage sites of Bakewell.
St John the Baptist Chapel, Matlock Bath
This little private treasure house is an Arts and Crafts masterpiece cut into a cliff-face and overlooking a world-heritage site.