Derbyshire
Properties and events in Derbyshire
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
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.
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.
CWGC Tours 2025 - Swadlincote District (Church Gresley) Cemetery
Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Swadlincote District (Church Gresley) Cemetery.
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.
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
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.
Hartshorne Upper Hall
Hall and kitchen range of substantial early 17th-century timber-framed manor house. Well-preserved, with decorative framing, two-storey porch, ovens and cellars. (Parlour wing in separate occupation and not open.) Still lived in as a private house.
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.
Puzzling the Past: Buxton Architecture Quiz Night at the Pump Room
Test your knowledge of Buxton’s buildings and hidden histories at this fun quiz night in The Victorian Pump Room. Whether you’re a history buff or just love a good challenge, gather your team and get ready to uncover the architectural gems of Buxton.
Sacheverell-Bateman Mausoleum
In addition to visiting the Mausoleum and hearing about its history the adjacent Grade I Listed, St Matthew's Church will also be open to visitors. It is noted for its medieval stained glass windows, encaustic floor tiles and memorial brasses.
Saving Buxton's Crescent: Renewing the Fifth Duke's Vision by Richard Tuffrey MBE
Once the heart of Georgian Buxton, the Crescent fell into disrepair but was restored through a major partnership project. Reopened in 2021, it now thrives again as a spa hotel and visitor attraction.
St Giles Church, Killamarsh
Beautiful 12th century parish church with some interesting features and history. Magnificent stained glass windows, including a memorial window to those who lost their lives in two world wars. Norman font. Tower housing 6 bells.
St Mary's Church, Hilton with Marston on Dove
St Mary's Church is a beautiful and ancient Grade I listed building, dating from approximately 1200 when the present chancel was built, although there is evidence of a church as early as 1086, including the font, which is used today.