Sights in Derbyshire
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Derby Cathedral
Founded in AD 943, but extensively reconstructed in the 18th century, Derby Cathedral's vaulted ceiling towers over a fine collection of medieval tombs, including the opulent grave of the oft-married Bess of Hardwick, who at various times held court at Hardwick Hall, Chatsworth House and Bolsover Castle. Peregrine falcolns nest in the tower – follow their progress at www.derbyperegrines.blogspot.co.uk.
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Derby Museum of Industry & History
Below the cathedral, overlooking the River Derwent, this well laid-out museum is housed in a former silk mill that was one of Britain's first modern factories. Displays inside tell the story of manufacturing in Derby, from water-powered spinning wheels to the development of the Rolls-Royce aero-engine.
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Royal Crown Derby Factory
Derby's historic pottery works still turns out some of the finest bone china in England, from edgy Asian-inspired designs to the kind of stuff your grandma used to collect. Children must be aged over 10 to join tours.
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Hardwick Old Hall
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Quad
A striking modernist cube on Market Pl, Quad contains a futuristic art gallery, cinema and BFI Mediatheque – an archive of films and TV covering decades of broadcasting, run by the British Film Institute.
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Peak District Mining Museum & Temple Mine
An educational introduction to the mining history of Matlock is provided by this enthusiast-run museum. Set in an old Victorian dancehall, kids can wriggle through its maze of tunnels and shafts, while adults browse historical displays. At noon and 2pm daily (weekends only November to March), you can go into the workings of the Temple Mine and pan for 'gold' (well, shiny minerals). Combined museum and mine tickets cost £6/4 per adult/child.
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Masson Mills
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Hardwick Hall
One of the most complete Elizabethan mansions in the country, Hardwick Hall was home to the 16th century's second-most powerful woman, Elizabeth, Countess of Shrewsbury – known to all as Bess of Hardwick – who amassed a staggering fortune by marrying wealthy noblemen with one foot in the grave. Hardwick Hall was constructed using her inheritance from hubby number four, who shuffled off his mortal coil in 1590.
Designed by eminent architect Robert Smythson, the hall featured all the latest mod-cons of the time, including fully glazed windows – a massive luxury in the 16th century. The atmospheric interiors are decked out with magnificent tapestries and oil paintings of…
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Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Displays on local history and industry include fine ceramics produced by Royal Crown Derby and an archaeology gallery.
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