Things to do in Derbyshire

Derbyshire is a fascinating county, both for its outstanding quantity of raw but stunning countryside epitomised in the Peak District National park, a large portion of which is found in Derbyshire, and for its long routed history the region has with human settlements. Visit Derbyshire and discover its industrial heritage which made its name through its countless historical mills, canals and original railway systems. The county also hosts a number of impressive stately homes and of course miles upon miles of rugged, wild but breath taking scenery in the Peak District.

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What to do in Derbyshire?

Families looking for educational and interesting things to do in Derbyshire should investigate far back into the history of Derbyshire, and find out when humans first visited the site, a staggering 200,000 years ago. Visit the burial mounds of Neolithic settlers that are found in central Derbyshire, as well as tombs in Minning Low and Fives Wells that date back to approximately 2000 BC. Amongst the moors of the Peak District discover Arbor Low, a curious circular Neolithic monument which attracts fascinated visitors all year round.