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National Stone Centre, Derbyshire
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National Stone Centre
Porter Lane
Wirksworth
DE4 4LS
Derbyshire
England
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Collection details
Archaeology, Industry, Natural Sciences
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Facilities
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Parking for disabled visitors - ready access to Discovery Building and activity area. Certain parts of the on-site and off-site trails (which follow natural contours) may not be fully accessible at all times.
Please telephone in advance to enquire about services and facilities.
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01629 824833
General information (Fax)
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01629 824833
Website
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www.nationalstonecentre.org.uk
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Open
Open seven days a week all year (closed Christmas Day)
10.00-17.00 Summer Months
10.00-16.00 Winter Months
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Closed
Christmas Day
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Admission charges
Story of Stone Exhibition
Adults: £1.80
Children £0.90
Concessions: £1.20
Family Ticket: £3.60
School Bookings, Holiday Activities, Group Visits - please phone for details
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Description
Telling the Story of Stone - history, science, technology, art, environment - in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales on the edge of the Peak District. A dramatic site steeped in industrial history, ecology, displaying 330 million year old fossil tropical reefs.
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Key artists and exhibits
The Millennium Wall - dry stone walling.
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Available resources
Activities for schools
; Guided walk; Handling collection; Teachers' pack; Workshop (Resource)
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Parking for coaches
Guided tours
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Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
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Disability Access
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
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Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area
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General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Library
Meeting room available
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Shop
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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