History & Heritage
Historical Sites
There's nowhere in the world quite like the Derwent Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that combines a quintessential English setting with an industrial heritage of international importance. Pay homage at Belper North Mill, a pioneering building acknowledged as the forerunner of the modern skyscraper. At Snibston Discovery park, heave a Mini Cooper off the floor, pit your wits against a robot, control a fire and send a telegram. Otherwise, take a ride on the Great Central Railway, Britain's only main line steam railway, or learn about archaeological techniques at Cresswell Crags, home of the ice-age hunter.
Best Historical Sites Around the Region
Creswell Crags
Creswell Crags is a limestone gorge honeycombed with caves and smaller fissures, evidence of life during the last Ice Age between 50,000 and 10,000 years ago.
Creswell Crags is a limestone gorge honeycombed with caves and smaller fissures, evidence of life during the last Ice Age between 50,000 and 10,000 years ago.
The Workhouse - Southwell
Anyone familiar with the expression 'there's always something that needs to be done' will see evidence of fruitless labour under the 34 layers of paint plastered on the walls at Southwell Workhouse.
Anyone familiar with the expression 'there's always something that needs to be done' will see evidence of fruitless labour under the 34 layers of paint plastered on the walls at Southwell Workhouse.
Belper North Mill
After fire completely destroyed the original Belper North Mill, William Strutt the owner's son decided to rethink the design of the then overly flammable factory.
After fire completely destroyed the original Belper North Mill, William Strutt the owner's son decided to rethink the design of the then overly flammable factory.
Bosworth
Richard III was the last English king to die during battle and it was the Battle of Bosworth Field 1485 that sealed his fate.
Richard III was the last English king to die during battle and it was the Battle of Bosworth Field 1485 that sealed his fate.
Burrough Hill
Burrough Hill provides fine views over the Leicestershire countryside.
Burrough Hill provides fine views over the Leicestershire countryside.
