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peakdistrictleadminingmuseum.co.uk is the official website of the Peak District Lead Mining Museum, a visitor attraction in Derbyshire, England, devoted to the history of the local lead mining industry and the families who worked in it. The site is an information and booking hub for anyone planning a visit: it covers opening times, guided mine tours, a shop, learning activities and seasonal events. If you want to know what is on offer before travelling, or you need to reserve a place on a mine tour, this is the site to use.
What the museum covers
The museum presents the history of the Derbyshire mining industry and the many families who made their living from what the site describes as gruelling work. Its stated aim is to have something for everyone to enjoy and learn from, so the content is pitched at general visitors as well as those with a specific interest in industrial history.
The main sections of the site
| Section | What it offers |
|---|---|
| Museum | The core exhibition on the history of Derbyshire mining and mining families |
| Temple Mine | A guided tour into an authentic 1920s lead and fluorspar mine, plus the chance to try panning for "gold" |
| Shop | Minerals for sale, along with souvenirs and books |
| Learning | Activities and tours designed to suit a wide range of educational needs |
| Summer Events | News and event listings, including special tour formats |
Visiting and booking
The site publishes opening times and tour schedules, which is the practical information most visitors need.
- Opening times (2026): from 1 April, the museum is open every day from 10:55am to 4:00pm.
- Mine tours: available daily at 11:00am, 1:00pm and 2:10pm.
- Booking: call 01629 583834 to reserve a place on a mine tour.
- Summer events: the museum is open 11–4 every day with mine tours at 11am, 1pm and 2:10pm, booked on the same number.
- Candlelight tours: on the first Sunday of each month, the 1pm mine tour is by candlelight, so you can see the mine as the miners did.
Because tour places are reserved by phone rather than through an online form, it is worth calling ahead if you are travelling specifically for a mine tour or want a candlelight slot.
Who the site is for
- Prospective visitors checking opening hours, tour times and how to book.
- Families and general tourists looking for a half-day attraction with an underground element.
- Schools and group organisers browsing the Learning section for activities and tours matched to educational needs.
- Mineral and book buyers using the Shop section.
The site does not present itself as an online ticketing platform or a detailed academic archive; its role is to describe what is at the museum and get you booked onto a tour.