Top 19 things to do and attractions in Belper

Crich Tramway Village is an absolute delight for all ages! From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed by the warmest and most helpful staff and volunteers who clearly love what they do. Their passion and friendliness truly made the day extra special. The whole experience is beautifully nostalgic, like stepping back in time. Riding the vintage trams through the scenic countryside is both relaxing and fascinating. The recreated period street, old-style sweet shops, exhibitions, and woodland walk make it a full day out, rain or shine! One of the best surprises? Free parking and the fact that a full-price ticket gives you unlimited return visits for a whole year! That’s incredible value for money — we’ll definitely be coming back again (and again)! Whether you’re into history, transport, or just looking for a fun and peaceful family day out, Crich Tramway Village is a must-visit. Highly recommended! THERE IS A SOFT PLAY AREA AND OUTDOOR PLAY AREA FOR CHILDREN !! NO ONE WILL FEEL BOARD HERE

Beautiful place! So, so beautiful! The wildlife is breathtaking! I don’t know who takes care of the gardens, but they are very beautiful! I was surprised to read that it’s part of the UNESCO’s heritage list. The mill building is so impressive too! It still looks well, but it might be better looked after. I would love visiting it inside. I loved the children’s enclosure too. There are toilets, parking and a cosy coffee shop. Everything you could need for a great family day!

Enjoyed a guided tour of the world's first fire proof building. Unfortunately this piece of history will be closing down thanks to the council. I would recommend a visit asap it really is interesting and made informative by the guides. Hopefully all the movable artifacts and machinery will find a new home and carry on being displayed elsewhere. The walks and tours include inside and outside the mills, the river gardens, long row, nail shop and Joseph street. We spent an hour on the mill tour and a further hour browsing the artifacts and information. Drinks are available in the foyer along with souvenirs, books, information leaflets. Free car park. Admission is £5 which gives a year pass, and Derbyshire day out discounts.

Shopping Centre in one of the historical Mills in Belper, Derbyshire. Accessibility - there is a lift in one corner of the Mill, a small car park in front. A whole range of stores and eateries including: # clothes # shoes # bedding # kitchenware etc. Car Park - small one to the front with parking for disabled. Larger retail Car Parks near by. Toilets - inside the Centre.

Despite the closure of the museum there are lots of interpretation signs across the whole site to explain the Mill, weir, gardens and houses. Plus lovely garden with a well maintained children's playground with a story of its own

We have been to Belper a couple of times recently for the excellent Farmers Market, and the fantastic range of shops on King Street. It's a treat to find small, independent shops these days and there are more on this one street than most larger towns. Two butchers, greengrocers, cafés and all the other businesses make for a lively and bustling experience. We park at the side of the market, it is free but very bumpy in places Be aware, it is a very steep hill from the market down towards the main road, so be careful when it's wet and take your time if you have any mobility issues.

Kedleston Hall is a beautiful location for walking and enjoying some time with nature. I'd thoroughly recommend getting there early to beat the crowds as on a sunny day, it does get very busy. There is good car parking and excellent facilities at the entrance. Most of the walks are clearly marked, with loads of spots to stop and sit down to take a load off, or enjoy the grounds. Excellent location for the dogs, lots of space to sniff and run around, though it is leads on throughout the site.

Incredibly beautiful walk. This ( April - May ) is our favourite time with spring flowers coming out, so much wildlife around every bend. At this time, the canal banks have only reached ankle high so you can see into the mostly clear water. Between Whatstanwell and Ambergate is the most peaceful once you've aclimatized to the sound of the traffic passing on the nearby A6. Leawood Pump house is well worth a visit, especially on an open day with steam up and running. With each stroke pumping 4 tons (800 gallons) of water, from the River Derwent up into the canal.

Went to a steampunk event here and was impressed at accessibility for mobility scooter/wheelchair users although a bit more signage would be helpful (I totally missed the ramp from the car park). True, you may need to travel in the guard's van, but at least you can travel on the train & if you have some mobility you can go and sit in a carriage. Good toilet facilities at Swanwick and whilst they do exist at Butterley, again a lack of signage means that they are hard to find. Plenty to see and do. If you like trains it's definitely worth a visit.

Absolutely lovely 6 sail, fully restored working windmill! Brilliantly run by enthusiastic, and very lovely, volunteers. Well worth a visit - whether you were a Windy Miller fan, or not! Fascinating.

Wasn't sure what to make of this place as we arrived. Google took us the wrong way so it took a few minutes to find it. The entrance that we went on didn't look as much and I was thinking about turning back, but then the sun came out and thought meh let's go what's the worst that can happen. My dear Lord I am so glad I didn't turn back as this place is just majestic. I love the woodland, it is not a thick one and you can venture in between the trees. Lots of little gems if you do where people have made little huts. There's a stream at the bottom which is not deep so your doggies can dip their paws in there. As you walk to the top you'll see a field with some exercise tables (for all of you keen gym goers) 🥰 and as you turn around there are some spectacular views. My doggies loved this place. Think they were zooming for the whole three hours we were there. There are no horse riders here or livestock that we could see and you can get away with just walking boots as it wasn't that muddy and I doubt it ever gets too muddy as it is on a heel. There are also a few bins here and there, another added bonus. Must see if you're in the area 🥰

Went to the Christmas Market. What a lovely time I had there, The catering staff were very pleasant and the lady who was by the children's craft table was really good with the children, my grandchild loved doing the crafts. In fact everyone I met were very pleasant and they had a group singing there, the Truffles? All in all I spent a good couple of hours there, I left my bag of purchases by the craft table and went back an hour later and it was exactly where I'd left it. 🙂🙂

Beautiful, relaxing, clean with benches near the memorial, and bins so you can leave the place tidy or take your rubbish away. Named are the soldiers who lost their lives from belper in ww2. An array of flowers and flower beds. A must visit if in belper

A group of us were in the Chapel for a talk on Belper. A lovely little chapel with lots of old photos of Belper. Will have to go again, so much to take in.

A beautiful small garden , that's a ten minute walk from the town centre for the brisk walker . This garden is a quiet haven and is a great place for adults and children alike , it has many features that are quirky and eclectic and I'm sure that children would enjoy the experience as it would inspire there imagination with it's mix of little statues and treasures that have been donated by the local community and the grounds caretakers , who truly have created a little bit of magic here in belper . The garden has many tributes to loved ones who have sadly passed , and some families have donated a feature of remembrance , which may i add are not solemn but often light-hearted and all add to the magical atmosphere of this beautiful place . The garden is free to enter and it's upkeep is maintained by a local caretaker and a small team of helpers who work unpaid , so if you have a donation to it's upkeep it would be greatly appreciated to help maintain the project . The garden has quite a historical past and it's origins hail way back to the industrial revolution years as it was a former allotment to the strutt family residence and also has links to a Roman past , but now it's purpose is a community park . Please may I add that although there are plenty of bench style seats available for a picnic or a peaceful rest here , the grounds may be a bit of a challenge for the less mobile , but the front gate is wheelchair friendly so it's easier , as the side entrance would be a struggle with it's steps so best avoided , the grounds are partially paved so you should be ok with your mobility chair or pram if you have children and all the garden's features can be seen from it's pathway , so I'm sure should you visit you will enjoy it's peaceful and relaxing magical charm , not the biggest of gardens , but always a surprise around every corner that has been created with the biggest of hearts from the local community . WELL WORTH A VISIT !! When in the belper area .

It's my granddaughter's favourite park in Belper because she loves the zipwire there. Plenty of small children's play equipment suitable for up to 7-8 year old. No restroom facilities or cafe.

Excellent service and quality frames. We have used Hall of Frames for all our precious pictures, today we picked up two representing a lifetime trip. The pictures in the frames are just outstanding. So pleased, thank you 🤩

A stunning Art Gallery in the charming quaint town of Belper. It’s worth a wander round as there are a lot of local artists and stunning pictures. The couple who run it are very welcoming and knowledgeable 👩‍🎨