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Indoor Things to Do in Derbyshire
Every good Derbyshire holiday plan needs a wet-weather backup. Here are the local attractions with indoor areas — keep a couple in reserve and rain never ruins the week.
Museums & Galleries
6 mi from Derbyshire
National Tramway Museum
The National Tramway Museum in Crich, Derbyshire, is an open-air heritage attraction where you can ride vintage trams through a recreated village street and out into open countrysi...
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24.9 mi from Derbyshire
Elsecar Heritage Centre
Elsecar Heritage Centre is a museum and heritage site in Barnsley, described as an Earls Village of Iron and Coal. You can browse the shopping area, with its mix of independent sho...
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Theme Parks
18.2 mi from Derbyshire
Gulliver's Valley Resort
Gulliver's Valley Resort is a family-run theme park in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, designed especially for children aged 2 to 13. You'll find rides such as the Rocky Ridge Railway...
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24 mi from Derbyshire
National Forest Adventure Farm
National Forest Adventure Farm is a family-run attraction near Burton upon Trent that began as a maize maze and funfield in 2004 and has grown into an events-based day out. Through...
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Water Parks
Zoos & Wildlife
21.7 mi from Derbyshire
Tropical Butterfly House
Tropical Butterfly House is a family-friendly zoo and wildlife attraction in North Anston, near Rotherham, where wildlife conservation sits at the heart of everything on offer. You...
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Worth knowing before you go
Rainy days are the busiest days at indoor attractions during school holidays — arriving at opening time beats the queues, and booking ahead is worth it for the big names.
See the full things to do in Derbyshire guide for every attraction in the area. Save your favourites to a free trip planner to build the week day by day.
Frequently asked questions
Are these attractions fully indoors?
Each one offers indoor or under-cover areas — some are fully indoors, others are mixed sites with enough shelter for a wet day. Attraction pages carry the detail.
What else is there to do in Derbyshire?
Beyond this list, popular days out nearby include Darley Dale Waiting Room Museum, Matlock Bath Aquarium and Peak District Mining Museum — see the full things-to-do guide for everything within reach.
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