The 6 Best Visitor Centers in Peak District, England

The centre is an ideal base from which to explore the Upper Derwent Valley and surrounding moorlands and staff can easily advise you on a wealth of places to explore and enjoy. From majestic reservoirs and quiet forests to wild open spaces there is something for everyone, whether you choose to walk, run or take advantage of our bike hire service. Our experienced and welcoming team are available at the visitor centre to help and advise on how to make the most of your visit to the Peak District National Park, this beautiful valley and spectacular moorland.

Buxton Visitor Centre is located within the restored Grade II listed Pump Room. Our gift shop has an array of locally sourced products, a stylish selection of gifts, stationery and postcards, bespoke souvenirs and a range of items inspired by the Crescent and Buxton’s spa heritage. The knowledgable staff in the visitor centre are on hand for any local and tourist information you need. Our brand new Buxton Crescent Visitor Experience offers an interactive experience in nine intimate rooms inside the iconic Grade I listed Buxton Crescent. This new visitor experience tells the stories of Buxton, The Crescent, its famous water and the many people who came to seek its cure. Don't miss the virtual reality hot balloon ride!

Located in Edale, this flagship centre of the Moors for the Future Partnership provides a national focus for moorland research and an inspirational experience for visitors to the Peak District National Park. The Moorland Centre's design reflect its upland setting. It has a living roof of sedum turf which acts as an eco-friendly insulator, and the building is fuelled by an energy saving ground-source heat pump. Edale is at the start of the Pennine Way and our experienced team are here to help you make the most of your visit to this spectacular area.

Located in the 17th century former Old Market Hall, Bakewell Visitor Centre is fully accessible and ideally placed to welcome you to Bakewell and the 'White Peak'. We offer advice on local events, public transport and how to make the most of your visit to the area. Recently refurbished in January 2021, the retail area offers a huge range of locally produced arts & crafts, gifts & souvenirs and local maps to ensure you enjoy your visit to the area.

The Pump Room, now Buxton Visitor Centre, is operated by Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust. If you wish to leave a review, please visit our main Tripadvisor profile at https://bit.ly/3bao4Lg or search for 'Buxton Visitor Centre and Buxton Crescent Heritage Experiences'.

Castleton is a beautiful village situated in the Hope Valley, in the heart of the Peak District National Park. Surrounded by hillsides and overlooked by Mam Tor (the shivering mountain) and the ancient Peveril Castle, the village is popular for it’s show caves, Blue John stone, history, shops, and walking. Fully refurbished in 2017, it's now the premier visitor centre in the Peak District National Park, with exciting information displays, a dedicated space for the Castleton Historical Society’s museum, expansive retail area, an area for activities, as well as a café serving a selection of local produce.