Peak District Mining Museum
Peak District Mining Museum
Peak District Mining Museum
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Find out about the lead mining heritage of Derbyshire from Roman Times to the present. Interactive exhibits, mock tunnels and shafts to climb, moving models. The new Matlock Bath Through Time exhibition tells the story of a village that was one of the top Georgian Spas in the country. Then visit Temple Mine and find out what it was really like working underground followed by a try at gold panning. Suitable for all ages. Family ticket £28 (2A and 3C). Open Weekends & Wednesdays in November 2021. Then weekends & school holidays from 1st Dec 2021 through to 1st April 2022. Will open for pre-booked groups of 20+ people any day of the week.
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Amy S
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Friends
Much more than we expected! We did the tour in the mine (highly recommended), and our guide Theo was very informative and fun. The museum itself had tunnels and crawl spaces, with lots of others interactive objects. All in all definitely worth a trip!
Sorry for the lack of photos!!
Sorry for the lack of photos!!
Written 3 December 2023
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alinabeicu
London, UK4 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
This is absolutely a must seen. I would suggest to visit the mine as well. Chris was very kind and explained the history involved the children in the conversation in a very approachable way and answered all the questions we had, very well prepared and knowledgeable. The museum is very nice and what I loved is that are activities to involve the children as well.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
Written 26 November 2023
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Thank you for the recommendation! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit.
Written 29 November 2023
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Muriel D
Northumberland National Park, UK2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
We toured the mine with a guide called Chris - he was excellent and very patiently answered our questions and those of our two grandchildren - 6 and 9 years old. We would thoroughly recommend this tour.
DeVere family
DeVere family
Written 14 November 2023
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It is great to hear that you enjoyed all of your visit.
Written 29 November 2023
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Craig S
St. Albans, UK4 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
We did the tour as well as the museum. I cannot compliment our tour guide - Chris - enough. His knowledge and enthusiasm for the mine, history of the all the mining operations in the Derbyshire area, and the nature of the minerals mined for shone through. I am guessing he is a geologist at heart but he is incredibly knowledgeable of all the aspects involving the lead mining and happily shares his knowledge in an engaging way.
The museum itself has some amazing exhibits and all items are clearly indicated with information regarding their nature and use. Value for money and time well spent. Add educational and I can only say that these guys are ticking all the boxes. Craig and Janet
The museum itself has some amazing exhibits and all items are clearly indicated with information regarding their nature and use. Value for money and time well spent. Add educational and I can only say that these guys are ticking all the boxes. Craig and Janet
Written 12 November 2023
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Thank you for leaving such a lovely review!
Written 29 November 2023
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Ravi S
4 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Went with my two grandsons (9 and 12). Spent an hour wandering around the museum. Plenty of different things to see.
But the best part of the visit was the tour of Temple Mine across the road. Tour guide Chris was very knowledgeable and he was good with the various aged kids on the tour. Fascinating visit and history of mining.
But the best part of the visit was the tour of Temple Mine across the road. Tour guide Chris was very knowledgeable and he was good with the various aged kids on the tour. Fascinating visit and history of mining.
Written 12 November 2023
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We love to know that we have kept all ages entertained on the mine tour and in the museum. Thank you for leaving a review.
Written 29 November 2023
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Limeycharger
Stocksfield, UK6 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Had a fantastic trip today to the Temple Mine. Chris was an incredibly knowledgeable and engaging guide who shared his enthusiasm for the history of local mining and geology. Even with two small children he had them fully engaged in the tour. Great attention to detail, with careful Health and Safety provision, hard hats provided. Functionally, the trip has no ladders, is easy to manage for most levels of mobility. There are some spots where there is limited height; but never for long. We also really enjoyed panning for Iron Pyrite. The kids went away with quite a few flakes of “gold”.
Much recommended!
Much recommended!
Written 11 November 2023
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Thank you for leaving such a detailed review. We love to hear that people not only enjoyed their visit to the mine but felt really safe as well.
Written 12 November 2023
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Ian A
6 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
This museum was a great find for a rainy day. Lots for our 4 year old to explore and lots of hands on stuff. The mine tour was interesting too
Written 3 November 2023
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It is great to hear that we kept your 4-year old busy as they explored the Museum. Hopefully that means you also got to read some of the information.
Written 6 November 2023
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Heather A
World4 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
We bought a joint ticket for the mining tour and museum we weren't disappointed! A very informative young guide took us around the mine and gave enough detail without it being too much. My little boy a 4 year old enjoyed wearing a hard hat and seeing what it was like without lights on!
We then had lunch in the restoration cafe then onto the museum. The museum is full of information for those that are really interested. However with a 4 year old the museum highlights were the tunnels and ladders! He had a fantastic time and they are big enough for adults to squeeze into to enjoy exploring and support them too! There was also a rat trail which was good for a 4 year old to spit on the way round. They also offer sensory bags to hire whilst touring around the museum which shows great thought about helping every visitor. Throughly recommend a trip here and great value for money and a fantastic place to visit when it's raining with friendly staff.
We then had lunch in the restoration cafe then onto the museum. The museum is full of information for those that are really interested. However with a 4 year old the museum highlights were the tunnels and ladders! He had a fantastic time and they are big enough for adults to squeeze into to enjoy exploring and support them too! There was also a rat trail which was good for a 4 year old to spit on the way round. They also offer sensory bags to hire whilst touring around the museum which shows great thought about helping every visitor. Throughly recommend a trip here and great value for money and a fantastic place to visit when it's raining with friendly staff.
Written 2 November 2023
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Thank you for leaving such a comprehensive review. It does sound like you all really enjoyed your visit. You mentioned our sensory bags - these contain a booklet of photos of the museum, particularly the manikins, fiddle toys and a magnifying glass.
For anyone planning a visit with someone who may find parts of it a challenge do please phone us and we will do our upmost to accommodate you. 01629 583834.
Written 6 November 2023
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Becci D
14 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
I never knew there was a mine in Matlock bath which had tourist access, and we had both an informative and informal tour of it! Really easy to ask the guide anything and for the price, good value as 2 hours parking was just right for time spent there.
Written 1 November 2023
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We are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your tour of Temple Mine. The smaller group numbers do make it easier to ask the guide questions during the tour. If you have a suggestion of how we could have made it a 5* visit do email me at mail@peakmines.co.uk
Written 6 November 2023
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Bryony S
North Yorkshire, UK151 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
The museum was good with lots of things that the kids enjoyed but especially the tunnel set up and the mouse hunt. As well as the museum we went on the mine tour which was led by Theo who was brilliant with great humour and excellent knowledge about the mines. My daughter particularly enjoyed the sifting for gold activity that we did at the end.
Written 31 October 2023
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We love to hear that the children were kept busy in the Museum. Panning for 'gold' is always popular.
Written 6 November 2023
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Are dogs allowed
PDMM
Matlock Bath, UK
Dogs on short leads are welcome in the shop, Museum and on Mine Tours.
Evan Harrison
Lincoln, UK3 contributions
Could a disabled person access the museum?
PDMM
Matlock Bath, UK
The ground floor is wheel chair accessible. There is a chair lift (ask staff to operate it for you) to the upper floor and we have a wheel chair upstairs. I am afraid we do not have a lift.
auntymarg
18 contributions
What is the entrance fee?
PDMM
Matlock Bath, UK
Museum admission: £4 adult, £3.50 concession, £3 child or £12 for a family (2 adults 3 children)
Mine admission: £4.50 adult, £4 concession, £3.50 child or £13.50 for a family (2 adults 3 children)
Admission to both mine and museum: £7 adult, £6 concession, £5 child or £20 for a family (2 adults 3 children)
Children under 5 are free, concession includes students and OAPs
auntymarg
18 contributions
How much to get in
PDMM
Matlock Bath, UK
Museum admission: £4 adult, £3.50 concession, £3 child or £12 for a family (2 adults 3 children)
Mine admission: £4.50 adult, £4 concession, £3.50 child or £13.50 for a family (2 adults 3 children)
Admission to both mine and museum: £7 adult, £6 concession, £5 child or £20 for a family (2 adults 3 children)
Children under 5 are free, concession includes students and OAPs
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Frequently Asked Questions about Peak District Mining Museum
- Peak District Mining Museum is open:
- Sat - Sun 11:00 - 16:00
- Hotels near Peak District Mining Museum:
- (0.09 mi) Hodgkinson's Hotel
- (0.16 mi) Ashdale Guest House
- (0.06 mi) Charles Bed & Breakfast
- (0.14 mi) Explorers Retreat at Gulliver's Resort Matlock Bath
- (0.22 mi) Portland House c1870 - BIG 5* Historic Holiday House
- Restaurants near Peak District Mining Museum:
- (0.02 mi) Lou's Pizzeria
- (0.03 mi) Restoration Cafe
- (0.03 mi) The Fishpond
- (0.04 mi) Wiffle Waffle
- (0.04 mi) The Riverside Kiosk