Children and Families of Far East Prisoners of War Museum

Sharpe’s Pottery Museum is nestled in the market town of Swadlincote at the heart of The National Forest. Come and visit our unique grade II listed building where you will discover stories of Sharpe’s family history, and the significant changes from 19th century coal mining, clay extraction and associated industrial activity in South Derbyshire, to a 21st century sustainable landscape led by the creation of The National Forest!

The country park is open all year round. Museum and Boat run from April until October. Set in open parkland, alongside a stretch of the Ashby Canal and wrapped up in the heart of the National Forest, Moira Furnace is the most well preserved blast furnace in the country, dating back to 1806. Now rescued from demolition and restored, it serves as an outstanding landmark with a surprisingly interesting museum nestled inside. The canal barge, the Joseph Wilkes, glides visitors up and down the restored stretch of the Ashby Canal whilst the park and woodland provide ample space for legs of all lengths to stretch themselves out and enjoy the feeling of being close to nature.

Restored Victorian-era sewage pumping station with tours, adjacent to a modern sewage plant.

Klondyke Mill Preservation Centre is a museum in Draycott in the Clay, Ashbourne.

Tutbury Museum is at Charity House on Duke St in Burton-on-Trent.

Measham Museum and History Group is a museum on High Street in Swadlincote.

Ornately crafted 17th-century country manor also housing toys and interactive displays on childhood.

The Ashby-de-la-Zouch Museum is dedicated to is educating the public about the history of the town. The museum also has a number of temporary exhibitions.