Guide to The Derwent Wire Works Visitor Attractions
Why not make a day of it? Book onto one of our tours after a kayak paddle or e-bike ride through nature, or a self-drive experience in a classic British motor car. All experiences bookable via individual web-sites.
The Derwent Wire Works site is well connected for trains (12 mins walk), bus and driving routes (15 mins from M1 junction 28) and a great central England location for people to gather together from all over the country.
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Motoring History & Design
Great British Car Journey
Interactive Classic Car Experience
An interactive experience featuring over 130 classic cars, taking visitors on a journey through the golden ages of British car design and manufacturing, starting with the Austin Seven, through to the Morris Minor, classic Mini, Ford Escort and everything in between.
Filling Station cafe available to all visitors.
Drive Dads Car
Classic Car Driving Experience
The UK’s No.1 classic car driving experience. Choose from over 50 classic cars for a 20 minute driving experience on around the Wire Works private road network.
Outdoor Adventure
Peakepedals
Guided & Self-Guided E-Bike Tours
Enjoy guided or self guided eBike Tours around the beautiful Derwent Valley from the Derwent Wire Works site. Suitable for all levels of fitness and cycling experience. Pre-booking essential.
Rapid Horizons
River Experiences For All Abilities
5-star adventure activities, from the thrills of white water rafting to gentle canoeing tours, crafted experiences guarantee the very best time in the outdoors.
Bespoke your adventure to suit your group and let our highly qualified and experienced staff guide you on an adventure you’ll remember forever.
Peace & Nature
Shining Cliff Woods
Ancient Woodland & Site of Specific Scientific Interest
Discover the rich history of Shining Cliff Woods, stunning bluebell displays and a diverse array of birds. The backdrop to our distillery.
The wood supports a diverse bird community including warblers, flycatchers and bramblings. In the spring, coppiced sycamore trees provide a canopy for a carpet of bluebells.
There is a circular way marked trail for visitors which pass by the remains of the Betty Kenny Tree which is said to be 2000 years old! Walk linked below.
Shining Cliff Hostel
Peaceful Woodland Accommodation
Shining Cliff hostel is an independent hostel accommodating up to 20 people and is located off-road in Shining Cliff woods. It is a stunning, peaceful woodland setting that has a wonderful ‘get away from it all’ feeling.