The Grand Pavilion
South Parade
Matlock Bath
DE4 3NR
01629 583834
mail@peakmines.co.uk
The Grand Pavilion
South Parade
Matlock Bath
DE4 3NR
01629 583834
mail@peakmines.co.uk
2018-2019 Opening times
Summer opening times
Museum
1st April – 4th November
Open daily 10am - 5pm
Temple Mine Tours* are at 1pm daily.
We recommend you book in advance by phoning 01629 583834, especially during school holidays.
*Temple Mine is a real mine so waterproof, non-slip footwear is advised as the floors can be wet and slippery. Within Temple Mine the roof is low in places and you will need to bend.
Winter opening times
Museum
5t
Open weekends only 11am – 4pm (except for pre-booked groups)
Temple Mine Tours*
1pm at weekends only
*Please note spaces on the Temple Mine tour are limited.Please phone (01629) 583834 to reserve places to avoid disappointment.
Temple mine is a real mine so waterproof, non-slip footwear is advised as the floors can be wet and slippery.
Within Temple Mine, the roof is low in places and you will need to bend.
Experience the fascinating history of the Derbyshire lead mining industry, and of the many families who made their living from this gruelling work. The Museum has something for everyone to enjoy and learn from.
Take a guided tour into an authentic 1920s lead and fluorspar mine and try your hand at panning for 'gold'.