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National Stone Centre, Derbyshire

National Stone Centre
Porter Lane
Wirksworth
DE4 4LS
Derbyshire
England

Collection details
Archaeology
Industry
Natural Sciences

Facilities

Parking: yes
Food: yes
Shop: yes
Guided tours: yes
Library: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes

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.

Contact details
General information (Tel) : 01629 824833
General information (Fax) : 01629 824833
Website : www.nationalstonecentre.org.uk

Open
Open seven days a week all year (closed Christmas Day)

10.00-17.00 Summer Months

10.00-16.00 Winter Months



Closed
Christmas Day

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

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.

Key artists and exhibits
The Millennium Wall - dry stone walling.

Available resources
Activities for schools  Guided tour (Resource); Handling collection or artefacts; Teachers' pack or notes; Workshop or activity session (Resource)

General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Parking for coaches
Guided tours Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service Disability Access
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area 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 Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available Facilities
Cafeteria
Library
Meeting room available
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
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