Derbyshire

Properties and events in Derbyshire

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’Difficult Buildings’: a walking tour around some of Buxton’s best, but sadly increasingly at risk, architectural gems

Town Hall, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6EL
In person
Pre-booking required

Join Kate Dickson, Director of Creative Heritage Consultants Ltd and a resident of Buxton, for this walking tour, as we explore the reasons why some buildings may be vacant and some of the challenges and opportunities for bringing them back into use.

Assembly Rooms Open Day

The Crescent, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6BH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Step inside one of Buxton’s most elegant historic spaces! Explore the beautifully restored Assembly Rooms, uncover their rich history, and experience the grandeur of this stunning Georgian venue.

Belper Unitarian Chapel Architectural Heritage

Belper Unitarian Chapel, Field Row, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1DH
In person
Pre-booking not required

The Chapel will be open for visitors to explore our beautiful historic building with Strutt Family burial vaults. We are offering heritage displays and will share with visitors details about our heritage as part of our celebrations.

Building on Heritage: Echoes of Buxton’s Past in Shaping Its Future

The Pump Room, The Crescent, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6BH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Meet Keith Hamilton from Stephenson, Hamilton and Risley Studio and learn about the plans for revitalising Buxton.

Buxton Pop Up Museum at the Library

Buxton Library, Kents Bank Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9HW
In person
Pre-booking not required

Whilst Buxton Museum and Art Gallery is currently closed, come and visit the team at their temporary home at Buxton Library, handle some real museum artefacts and ask any questions, and say hello to the famous Buxton bear!

Buxton Time Trail: Look Closer, Spot the History!

The Pump Room, The Crescent, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6BH
In person
Pre-booking not required

A family-friendly town trail, where you'll uncover Buxton’s fascinating past by spotting hidden architectural details from different historic periods. Look closer at the town’s buildings, from grand Georgian facades to Victorian embellishments.

Chesterfield Architects and Victorian Grand Designs

Spital Cemetery Lodge, 19 Hady Hill, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 0DZ
In person
Pre-booking preferred

A guided tour around Spital Cemetery taking in aspects of the design, the lives of past architects and builders and a chance to explore the design of the chapels and entrance pier, all Grade II listed.

Christ Church Burbage

Christ Church Burbage, St Johns Rd, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9AD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Everyone is welcome to come. The church is open to visitors with historical documents and photos display. There will be a guided tour of the churchyard with reference to notable local people buried here and their Burbage connection.

CWGC Tours 2025 - Swadlincote District (Church Gresley) Cemetery

York Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9QQ
In person
Pre-booking required

Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Swadlincote District (Church Gresley) Cemetery.

Darley Dale Station History

Darley Dale Station, Station Road, Darley Dale, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2EQ
In person
Pre-booking required

Exhibition room open all day. Talk on the station's history and the restoration of the footbridge each day, followed by a tour of the site including Briddon Rail building.

Derby Arboretum Anniversary Lecture - Climate Change

Loudon Lodge, 57 Morleston Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8FL
In person
Pre-booking required

Facing the Climate Emergency: Historic Parks and Arboretums and their Communities in the Anthropocene - Changes we are likely to see over the next decades, with special reference to Derby Arboretum and other landscapes in and around Derby/shire

Discover the history of our Church and its architecture

St Peter & St Paul, Main Road, Old Brampton, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 7JG
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover the history & secrets of this beautiful Grade I listed medieval church. With Refreshments in the adjacent Schoolroom, there's something for all.

Eckington Church: where it all began

St Peter and St Paul's Church, Church Street, Eckington, Derbyshire, S21 4BH
In person
Book on day

The Parish Church has been the centre for church and civic life in Eckington for centuries. Learn how the building has changed over time and explore its history with optional guided church tours and visits to the bell ringing chamber and tower.

Ecton Copper Mines (Deep Ecton Underground Visit)

GA Cox Study Centre, The Hillocks, Ecton, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AH
In person
Pre-booking required

An underground visit to the Deep Ecton Copper Mine in the Staffordshire Moorlands. You will be led to see the 18th century mine workings and learn about what was once the biggest, richest and deepest copper mine in the UK. Wellies Required!

Ecton Copper Mines (Salts Level Underground Visit)

GA Cox Study Centre, The Hillocks, Ecton, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AH
In person
Pre-booking required

An underground visit to Salts Level, part of the Ecton Mines in the Staffordshire Moorlands. You will be led underground to see the 18th century mine workings and learn about what was once the biggest, richest and deepest copper mine in the UK.

Elder Yard Unitarian Chapel

Elder Way, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1UR
In person
Pre-booking not required

An unspoilt 17th Century Chapel (the oldest in Derbyshire), featuring original pews, altar and organ. Exceptional stained glass windows, a historical collection of Pearson's Pottery and artifacts not normally available to see. Historical graveyard.

FoNRC - Nottingham Road Cemetery, Derby

Nottingham Road Cemetery, Nottingham Road, Chaddesden, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 6FN
In person
Pre-booking not required

History, War Grave & Architecture Displays – Architectural Highlights Tour – CWGC Soldiers Plot Visit & Talk – Notable Graves & Children’s Trails – Guided Nature Walk – Meet Funeral Directors, Stone Masons & Florists – Help finding Family Graves

Friends Meeting House, Bakewell

Friends Meeting House, Chapel Row, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1EL
In person
Pre-booking not required

Peaceful light-filled space; exhibition telling the story of Quakers from first beginnings to the current day; plus a warm welcome with tea and cake.

Guided Walk & Tour of Lightwood Reservoir

Lightwood Reservoir, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK176RN
In person
Pre-booking required

A guided tour around Lightwood hosted by Nestlé Waters and the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust. Taking on the theme of 'architecture' we will be showing off our 'natural architecture' and talking about the work we have done to protect and enhance this.

Hands-On Architecture

The Pump Room, The Crescent, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6BH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Hands-On Architecture – A fun, family-friendly craft event in The Victorian Pump Room, Buxton, where children and adults can get creative with architecture-inspired activities.