Crich Tramway Village
Location: 26 Miles from City Centre, Matlock
Telephone: + 44 (0)1773 854321
Website: www.tramway.co.uk
Explore a recreated Street with genuine buildings and vintage trams. New woodland walk and sculpture trail.
Cusworth Hall and Park
Location: 26 Miles from City Centre, Doncaster
Telephone: +44 (0)1302 782342
Website: Cusworth Hall and Park
18th century Grade 1 listed country house, set in its own extensive landscaped park. Local history displays, seasonal activities and events.
Derwent Valley Mills
Location: Belper, Derbyshire
Telephone: +44 (0)1773 880474
Website: www.belpernorthmill.org.uk
This world heritage site is a true delight with a variety of former cotton and textile mills situated along the river Derwent from Matlock Bath to Derby (also known as the Derwent Valley Heritage Way). Examples of Hargreaves’ Spinning Jenny and Arkwright’s Water Mule.
Elsecar Heritage Centre
Location: 13 miles from City Centre, Elsecar
Telephone: +44 (0)1226 740203
Website: Elsecar Heritage Centre
An exciting history and craft centre, set in the attractive conservation village of Elsecar and surrounded by beautiful South Yorkshire countryside.
Mr Straw's House
Location: 21 Miles from City Centre, Worksop
Telephone: +44 (0)1909 482380
Website: Mr Straw's House
This remarkable National Trust home gives an intriguing insight into Edwardian life in the 1930s. A home rather than a museum where the clocks tick but time stands still!
National Coal Mining Museum
Location: 24 Miles from City Centre, Wakefield
Telephone: + 44 (0)1924 848806
Website: www.ncm.org.uk
Travel 400 feet underground to experience workers’ conditions at the coalface both today and back to the early 19th century
Peak Rail
Location: 23 Miles from City Centre, Matlock
Telephone: +44 (0)1629 580381
Website: www.peakrail.co.uk
Steam Heritage Railway operating between Matlock and Rowsley in the beautiful Derwent Valley
Shepherd Wheel
Location: 8 Miles from City Centre, Whiteley Woods
Telephone: +44 (0)114 236 7731
Website: Shepherd Wheel
Set on the River Porter in the tranquil and picturesque setting of Whiteley woods, worth a visit in itself, this 16th century water-powered grinder's wheel and workshop gives an intriguing insight into Sheffield's industrial past.
Wortley Top Forge Industrial Museum
Location: 11 Miles from City Centre, Forge Lane
Telephone: +44 (0)114 288 7576
Website: www.topforge.co.uk
A fascinating water powered Iron Forge whose history can be traced back to 1640. Best known for the Wrought Iron Railway Axles that were produced between 1840 and 1910, exhibits include the original waterwheels and water powered drop hammers.