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THE 5 BEST Derbyshire Visitor Centres

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1. Buxton Visitor Centre | The Pump Room

2. New Mills Heritage And Information Centre

3. Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre

4. Tapton Lock Visitor Centre

5. Pleasley Pit Museum & Cafe

6. Barlborough Heritage & Visitors Centre

7. Derby Sales & Information Centre

8. Buxton Crescent Visitor Experiences

9. Rock Mill Centre

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• Pleasley Pit Museum & Cafe
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• Barlborough Heritage & Visitors Centre
• Tapton Lock Visitor Centre
• Buxton Crescent Visitor Experiences
• Buxton Visitor Centre | The Pump Room
• Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre

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As well as booking your accommodation at Tourist Information Centres, you can book tickets for local theatres, festivals and events. Pick up leaflets, guidebooks, souvenirs and travel information. Find out about activities in the area and check the What's On Guide. Tourist Information Centres dates and times of opening do differ slightly.

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THE PEAK DISTRICT AND DERBYSHIRE

Visitors are attracted to the Peak National Park both by the rugged scenery and natural beauty of the gritstone Dark Peak, and the the more gentle limestone White Peak with its lovely river valleys. So much so that over 22 million people visit the National Park each year. Only one other National Park in the world receives more.

The Peak District and Derbyshire have many wonderful places to visit, from peaceful villages to busy market towns. To stately homes like Chatsworth House, 'The Palace of the Peak' and further south the National Trust Properties of Calke Abbey, Kedleston Hall and Sudbury Hall.

For those seeking a little more adventure there are the 'white knuckle rides' at  Alton Towers and American Adventure. Many more attractions are listed on the attraction pages on this website - click here to find out more.

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Although many visitors stay for the day only, lots more both from home and abroad holiday in the Peak National Park and the surrounding area.

In fact more and more day visitors are now realising that their visits can be made even more enjoyable, if they take a short break and avoid a tiring journey home on the same day that they arrive. There is a wide variety of accommodation available to suit all tastes. Click here for more information.

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Visitor Centres - Bakewell

Our visitor centres are currently closed due to the Coronavirus. We will update this page when the situation changes.

Old Market Hall Bridge Street Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1DS

Opening times

• 1 April to 31 October 9.30am to 5pm
• 1 November to 31 December 10am to 4.30pm
• January 10am to 4pm
• February 10am to 4.30pm

3 December 2020 to 31 March 2021 Open daily, 10.30am to 4.30pm.Closing at 3pm on Christmas Eve.

What to expect

To ensure the safety of our visitors and staff we've reduced the number of people we can welcome at one time. Please help us to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and follow these guidelines when visiting our centres. Thank you.

• 4 customers permitted in the premises at any one time - please wait to be invited in by a member of the team.
• Visitors will be invited on a one in one out basis.
• Please keep to the left and follow arrows.
• Cashless payment preferred.
• Please use the hand sanitiser when entering the building.
• Leaflets – please browse with eyes only or take with you once you have touched.
• Browse with eyes only – no handling of goods.
• No toilet facilities inside – please use public toilets on Granby Road next to Boots.

Contact details

• Telephone: 01629 813227
• Email: [email protected]

Bakewell Visitor Centre is fully accessible and ideally placed to welcome you to Bakewell and the 'White Peak' when you arrive. The centre is located in the atmospheric 17th century Old Market Hall. The centre was recently refurbished in November 2020 to provide an improved open retail and easy access space.

Mezzanine Floor

The gallery area, located upstairs on the mezzanine floor, presents a visual celebration of the Peak District National Park. Take a moment to learn more about the special qualities of the national park through our digital interpretation touchscreen display and gallery. While supporting local photographers and artists with display and sale of their work it highlights the beautiful scenes and wildlife the National Park offers and gives visitors the opportunity to experience the wonderful, dramatic landscapes of this inspiring part of the UK.

• Download the Bakewell Miniguide - also available from the visitor centre.
• How to get to Bakewell visitor centre .

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• National Park information, local and national tourist information
• Public transport information and Day Rover tickets
• Theatre programmes
• Information and tickets for local events
• Photocopy service

Visiting information

Access for visitors with disabilities.

Bakewell Visitor Centre Access Guide (2018 - 3MB)

Pay & Display car park adjacent to the centre (The Market Place) and others located in the town operated by Derbyshire Dales District Council .

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Local arts and crafts, maps and guide books, gifts and clothing.

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Welcome to Buxton

Home of  Buxton Water , this special thermal spa town is nestled in the centre of the beautiful Peak District and surrounded by the UK’s oldest National Park . Stunning ornamental gardens and world-famous Georgian and Victorian architecture provide an impressive backdrop to a rich and vibrant range of music, theatre and  festivals .

Whether you’re after a Peak District adventure, a relaxing escape or a bit of both,

Buxton is the place to be.

Buxton is the place to refresh your body, mind and soul.

Relax in one of our spas , wander through one of our woods , breathe in the fresh air and calm your mind…

Buxton is the place to do it all.

Whether its browsing the boutiques , enjoying an evening meal , exploring natural wonders , going to the theatre , seeking high-energy thrills , getting in a round of golf or relaxing at a spa , you can do it all in Buxton – there really is something for everyone.

Buxton is the place from which to see the Peak District.

Buxton is surrounded on three sides by the Peak District National Park and beautiful journeys await in every direction – we’re the ideal base for your Peak District adventure .

First time visiting Buxton? Find out more about our town  here .

What’s On / Coming Up?

Market – Buxton Markets , Tuesdays and Saturdays, Market Place Tours – town tours with Discover Buxton Tours Tours – of Poole’s Cavern and Buxton Crescent Experience FESTIVAL – BOOKSTOCK , 26 Apr-20 May, High Peak Bookstore & Cafe Comedy – Julian Clary, Sat 4 May, Buxton Opera House Fair – Annual Decorative Antiques & Art Fair , 10-12 May, Pavilion Gardens Dance – Afternoon Tea Dance, Tue 14 May, Pavilion Gardens Fair – Buxton Wool Gathering, 18-19 May, Pavilion Gardens Families – Spring Spectacular, 25-27 May, Pavilion Gardens Theatre – Sister Act, 27 May-1 Jun, Buxton Opera House Theatre – Leave No Trace, Sat 1 Jun, Grin Low Woods Dance – Afternoon Tea Dance, Tue 4 Jun, Pavilion Gardens Comedy – Jimmy Carr, Fri 7 Jun, Buxton Opera House Fair – Buxton Health & Healing Festival, 8-9 Jun, Pavilion Gardens Theatre – Oddsocks Productions: Julius Caesar, 8-9 Jun, Pavilion Arts Centre

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Buxton Visitor Centre & Gift Shop

Buxton Visitor Centre, The Pump Room, The Crescent, Buxton, SK17 6BQ

T: 01298 214577

buxtoncrescentexperience.com/pump-room

Opening Times: Monday 10am – 4pm, Tuesday 10am – 4.30pm, Wednesday 10am – 4pm, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10am – 4.30pm, Sunday, 10am – 4pm.

Operated by the Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust, the highly knowledgable and experienced team of staff at Buxton Visitor Centre (The Pump Room) can help you plan your trip and offer information on Buxton, the High Peak and the Peak District area.

A wide range local information leaflets can be found here as well as free town maps.

The gift shop offers a wide range of quality locally sourced gifts and bespoke and exclusive souvenirs as well as a range of greeting cards and postcards, maps and a range of local interest books.

A carefully chosen selection of items are available from David Mellor ; internationally known designer and manufacturer of high quality table and kitchenware.

Wide selection of carefully chosen children’s toys and pocket money purchases.

Derbyshire jewellers C.W Sellors have created a bespoke range of sterling silver jewellery inspired by the Crescent facade and the oval shape of the pool in the Pump Room, available exclusively for sale here; the collection features white Carrara marble – representing the interior of the Pump Room – and the finest cut Derbyshire blue John gemstone.

There is also a jewellery range made with real flowers handcrafted with sterling silver by Shrieking Violet   featuring British flowers at their best.

Many of the items in the shop reflect the spa heritage of Buxton as well as the Georgian and Victorian elegance of the town.

The unique range of glass bottles give visitors the opportunity to fill them at St Ann’s Spring outside the Visitor Centre.

Pump Room Hire for events

The Grade II listed Pump Room (Now Buxton Visitor Centre) is available to hire for evenings throughout the year. Opposite The Crescent in the heart of Buxton, it is a perfect venue for a very special function, reception, business event, cultural performance or social gathering. Click here for further details or contact the team via email at [email protected]  or call 01298 338441.

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Ashbourne Historical Centre & Visitor Information Point

Let us make your visit to the town and the surrounding area a memorable one by popping into the Ashbourne Historical Centre & Visitor Information Point Located in the Town Hall.

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Let us make your visit to the town and the surrounding area a memorable one by popping into the Ashbourne Historical Centre & Visitor Information Point Located in the Town Hall, formerly the Talbot Inn, which was visited by Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton when writing 'The Compleat Angler' in 1653. Here take a walk through the town's nostalgic past as seen through its main export, Royal Shrovetide Football.

We have changing exhibits showcasing our illustrious history, and stock a good selection of leaflets on Ashbourne and the surrounding area. Friendly local knowledge is always on tap by our trained staff.

We stock a good selection of FREE leaflets on Ashbourne and the surrounding area.

We no longer sell items, but if you are looking for Ordnance Survey Maps, then the Trespass shop on the Market Place stocks these.

For further information about the town of Ashbourne you can call or visit ashbournetowncouncil.gov.uk.

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