Peak District Mining Experience, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire
Details
Accessibility:
2025-
The museum has two levels with a household flight of stairs between. The ground floor is fully accessible for wheelchair users and pushchairs. Pushchairs can be left downstairs whilst you visit the upper level, but there is no ramp. Temple Mine is accessed via a short steep slope and there are steps inside. Therefore it is not accessible for wheel chair users or pushchairs. Young children will need to walk or be carried in a sling on your front.
Dogs allowed.
https://peakdistrictleadminingmuseum.co.uk/faqs/
Brief description:
The Peak District Lead Mining Museum is housed within the Edwardian Grand Pavilion building, which was built for tourists in 1910. A plethora of rock and mineral specimens from around the world are exhibited in the museum along with numerous artifacts from the lead industry. Visitors can experience the harsh life of a Derbyshire leadminer through interactive exhibits and tunnels.
Address: The Grand Pavilion, South Parade, Matlock Bath DE4 3NR
Email: mail@peakmines.co.uk
Phone: 01629 583834
Website: peakdistrictleadminingmuseum.co.uk
Directions: OS Grid Reference: SK294583
On the A6 from either Matlock or Cromford
Car Park adjacent to Museum - 2hr pay & display
1 long stay Car Park in the village - by the Train station
Opening Times:
2025-
24th March - 2nd November : Open everyday 11am- 4pm. Mine Tours Usually at 11am, 1pm, & 2.10pm.
3rd November - 25th December : Open Weekends only 11am - 4pm. Mine Tours Usually at 11am, 1pm, & 2.10pm.
26th December - 4th January : Open every day 11am - 3pm. Mine Tours Usually at 11am & 1pm.
Ring 01629 583834 to check mine tour availability and to book a place.
https://peakdistrictleadminingmuseum.co.uk/faqs/
Transport:
For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info/ or call 0871 200 22 33
No. 6.1 or 140/141 Bus from Matlock, bus stop outside Museum
Train station in the village, to and from Nottingham/Derby - about 10mins walk on the flat
Amenities:
A cafe serving food and drink is adjoining the Mining Museum, with toilet facilities.
Inside the Reception area of the Museum is a small shop selling books.
Matlock Bath has a wide variety of refreshment venues and toilet facilities (a small fee)
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
Nearest Venues
255 metres*
Masson Mills, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire
727 metres*
Willersley Castle, Cromford, Derbyshire
919 metres*
St Mary's Church, Cromford, Derbyshire
1,146 metres*
Cromford Mills, Cromford, Derbyshire
1,220 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.