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English Free Entry Attractions, Heritage Sites, Events,
Museums, Galleries. Listed by County.

England - Derbyshire and The Peak District

There are free entry listings in Derbyshire and The Peak District

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Alfreton and District Heritage Centre
Rodgers Lane, Alfreton
Derbyshire DE55 7FF

Cemetery Chapel full of photos of local interest, artifacts and maps.

Mining related and household articles since the turn of the 19th century through to today.

Other themed exhibitions at intervals through the year.

Open 14.00 to 16.00 every Sunday

Admission FREE

By arrangement at other times:

Tel: 01773 832349

Email: graemethemiller@yahoo.co.uk

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Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre
Campbell Drive, Barrow Hill,
Chesterfield, Derbyshire S43 2PR

FREE ENTRY MOST WEEKENDS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WHEN NOT STAGING A MAJOR EVENT (About three times per year)

The last operational railway roundhouse in the UK. The displays change regularly involving: steam, diesel and electric locos.

This is the HQ for the Deltic Preservation Society.

There is a short passenger line.

Tel: 01246 472450

Email: Project_man@barrowhill.org.uk

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Buxton Museum and Art Gallery
Terrace Road, Buxton
Derbyshire, SK17 6DA

Fixed displays of the history of the region from pre-history. Geology - Archeology - Roman History and more.

Temporary exhibitions.

Open all year, Tuesday to Friday, 09.30 - 17.30, Sat, 09.30 - 17.00; 11 Apr - 26 Sep, Sun, Bank Holidays 10.30 - 17.00

Admission is free.

Tel: 01298 24658
Fax: 01298 79394

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Castle Donington Museum
4 Apiary Gate
Castle Donington
Derbyshire, DE74 2LA

11 Apr-30 Sep, Sun, Bank Hol Mon, 1400-1630; 2nd Sat in the Month, 0930-1200

Admission is free.

Tel: 01332 810719

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Cromford Mill, Mill Lane, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire DE43RQ

A late 18th century mill, the first commercially successful water powered cotton spinning mill.

Free entry (Guided tour fee payable)

Open all year: daily 0900 - 1700 (except Christmas Day)

Off the A6, 2 miles south of Matlock.

Tel: 01629 823256

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Web; www.arkwrightsociety.org.uk

Picnic area close by.

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Erewash Museum, High Street, Ilkeston DE7 5JA

Tel: 0115 9071141

Erwash Museum is set in a listed Georgian town house and gardens in Ilkeston town centre. Local history exhibits.

Free entry

Open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10.00 to 16.00  Monday and Saturday too during local school holidays.

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Phone for Bank Holiday opening times.

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Glossop Heritage Centre, Bank House,
Henry Street, Glossop,
Derbyshire SK13 8BW

A truly local museum, full of maps, photos and maps.

Loads of artifacts in themed exhibitions.

Free admission

Open: Monday to Saturday 10.00 to 16.00 all year round.

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Tel: 01457 869176

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John Smedley's Mill and Factory Shop, Lea Bridge, Derbyshire DE4 5AG

This site has been in continuous textile production for over 200 years. It now forms the manufacturing headquarters of John Smedley, continuing a tradition of production of the world’s finest knitwear. Visit the factory shop which offers a range of luxury Sea Island Cotton and Merino knitwear.

The factory shop is open daily throughout the year: 1000 - 1600

Admission free

Nearest Train Station: Cromford: 30-minute walk (or catch a bus outside Cromford Mill)

Telephone: 01629 534571

Web: www.johnsmedley.com

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Langwith Whaley Thorns Heritage Centre, West Street, Langwith, Mansfield,
Derbyshire, NG20 9BW

Free Admission - Donations welcome

Open: Wed, Sat and Sun 10.00 to 15.00

The Heritage Centre houses the John Hyatt Collection of artefacts that chart the development of the region. Agricultural and mining heritage.

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Midland Railway Centre (Swanwick Junction Site), Near Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3QW

The Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust's "West Shed Experience"

Home to a collection of historic steam locomotives and railway coaches.

This is the only place where you can see one of each type of Sir William Stanier's Pacific locomotives - 6233 Princess Coronation Class 'Dutches of Sutherland' (the current Royal Train steam loco) and 46203 Princess Royal Class 'Princess Margaret Rose'

Open Every day 10.00 to 16.30

Admission Free - Donations at your discretion.

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New Mills Heritage and Information Centre,
Rock Mills Lane, New Mills, High Peak,
Derbyshire SK22 3BN

Free Entry

Closed Mondays

Open Tuesday to Friday 11.00 16.00

Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays 10.30 to 16.30 (16.00 in winter)

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Tel: 01663 746202

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Derby’s city centre makes exploring easy as it is so compact. There are three free museums locally, listed below.

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The Silk Mill,
Derby’s Museum of Industry and History
Derby, Derbyshire DE1 3AF

The historic Silk Mill has become Derby's Industrial Museum. Major industrial names to which Derby owes its wealth and development are represented there.

Opening Hours:
Monday 1100 - 1700
Tuesday to Saturday 1000 - 1700
Sunday 1400 - 1700
Bank Holidays 1400 - 1700

Admission is free

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Derby Museum and Art Gallery,
Derby, Derbyshire DE1 1BS

Illustrating the local Arts, History, Natural History and Militaria, including internationally acclaimed Collections of early Derby porcelain (1750's onwards), world famous Joseph Wright (of Derby) paintings and clocks by John Whitehurst.

Opening Hours:
Monday 1100 - 1700
Tuesday to Saturday 1000 - 1700
Sunday 1400 - 1700
Bank Holidays 1400 - 1700

Admission is free

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Pickford's House, 41 Friar Gate,
Derby, Derbyshire DE1 1DA

Pickford's House was built in 1770 by the architect Joseph Pickford. This was his family home and work premises. Other houses in Friar Gate, the finest Georgian Street in Derby, were also designed by Pickford. Number 41 is the only one which the public has access and learn about domestic life in the early nineteenth century in Derby. Pickford's House is a Grade One listed building.

Opening Hours:
Monday 1100 - 1700
Tuesday to Saturday 1000 - 1700
Sunday 1400 - 1700
Bank Holidays 1400 - 1700

Admission is free

Parties by arrangement only

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Leawood Pumphouse, Cromford Canal, Cromford, Derbyshire

Leawood Pumphouse houses a working steam pumping engine of 1849 is still capable of lifting 4,000 litres of water from the river Derwent to the Cromford Canal with each stroke.

Opening Times: 1200 - 1700

Dates and times vary - please telephone: 01629 823204 to confirm

Admission free

Web: www.derbyshire.gov.uk

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