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Calke Abbey

Ticknall, Derby DE73 7LE

With peeling paintwork and overgrown courtyards Calke Abbey tells the story of the dramatic decline of a grand country-house estate.

Chatsworth House, Bakewell

Chatsworth House

Bakewell DE45 1PP

Everyone in Derbyshire has either visited or has heard of Chatsworth House. It is one of the finest privately owned stately homes in Derbyshire and the gardens are just stunning.

Derby Cathedral, Derby

Derby Cathedral

Iron Gate, Derby DE1 3DY

Visible from a distance Derby Cathedral dominates the skyline with its impressive Perpendicular Tower, the second highest in England.

Elvaston Castle

Borrowash Road, Elvaston, Derby DE72 3EP

At the heart of the park is the castle building, which despite its name, is really a country house. Today, due to its need for restoration, the castle is only occassionally open to the public

Elvaston is a great place to visit for a walk, bird watching, a bite to eat in the castle tea rooms or a picnic with friends or family.

Heage windmill

Chesterfield Road, Heage, Belper DE56 2HB

Built in 1797 and restored in 2002 Heage Windmill is the only working, stone towered, multi-sailed windmill in England. This unique Grade ll* listed building is set in the Derbyshire countryside, providing spectactular views towards the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.

Kedleston Hall, Kedleston

Kedleston Hall

near Quarndon, Derby DE22 5JH

Take a trip back in time to the 1760s at this spectacular Neo-classical mansion framed by historic parkland.

The Roundhouse

Roundhouse Rd, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8JE

The roundhouse at Derby was restored and converted into a brand new site for Derby College, with a new addition called the 'Stephenson Building'. The new site was opened in September 2009