Your visit starts with a spectacular cable car ride and there is much more to see and do when you reach the summit. There are lovely gardens, caverns and hill top fun park. Rising from the valley floor, the cable cars transport you in comfort and safety and allow stunning views of the Derwent Valley and surrounding Peak District.

The Hilltop Park and Views

At almost a thousand feet the Heights is home to some of the most stunning views of the Derwent Valley and beyond to Matlock and the wider Peak District. Its hilltop location and the resulting views bring people back time and time again. The 60 acre woodland site is associated with ancient lead mining and is now home to a wide range of birds and other wildlife.

The Show Caverns

The miners are now long gone, they left behind a large network of naturally formed caverns and passageways dating back millions of years. Now, regular guided tours allow you to retrace the footsteps of the Miners underground, and experience the spectacular caverns they left behind. Experience first hand the spectacular cavern system as it winds its way deep underground and into the hillside. With the help of a state of the art lighting installation your guide will take you on a fascinating journey. Here, young and old alike can head underground to experience a day in the life of a 17th Century lead mining family.

Places to eat

There is a wide range of freshly made produce available from a light snack in the coffee shop to a full meal in the bar. Both venues have floor to ceiling panoramic windows to make the most of stunning views down the Derwent Valley; these open onto their own terraces and allow for some al fresco dining when the weather permits.

Exhibitions

The perfect place to find the answers to all your questions about the history of the estate, and its attractions. Exhibitions as well as audio visual presentations are used to tell stories including the construction of the cable car system. Those daring enough can also have a go on one of our emergency rescue vehicles which thankfully we haven't had to use yet!

The Fossil Factory is an exciting new addition to the site which brings to life fun and interesting facts about rocks and fossils and the formation of the Peak District. See the fossilised remains of a giant Ichthyosaur, alive at the same time as the dinosaurs. At around 3 metres long it is one fossil you won't want to miss. Heath & Heaven is a stunning exhibition of aerial photography. Shot by world-renowned photographer John Beatty with words and poems by Si Homfrey.

Play

Some may say that there is already plenty to see and do here at the Heights but should any children have any energy left they may wish to test their wits on the Explorers Challenge or take the plunge down our giant slide.

More details can be found at http://www.heightsofabraham.com

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