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
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
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
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
Meet Keith Hamilton from Stephenson, Hamilton and Risley Studio and learn about the plans for revitalising Buxton.
Buxton Pop Up Museum at the Library
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!
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
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
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 The church is open to visitors with historical documents and photos display.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
Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Swadlincote District (Church Gresley) Cemetery.
Darley Dale Station History
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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.