The Stone Centre is a charity and dependent on a team of passionate volunteers and public donations.
Just 30 minutes north of Derby in the Derbyshire Dales, on the edge of the Peak District and easily accessible from the High Peak trail.
The National Stone Centre is a 40-acre site of natural landscape to explore. Open all year round and free to access.
Activities for the family include geo-trails to find fossils, gem-panning and a children's playground.
There is an onsite cafe for welcome refreshments and a Rock Shop with interesting objects that can be purchased as a memento of your visit.
There is always a warm welcome at the NSC. Keep an eye out for upcoming events, activities and special promotions.
To find out more information about each event, click the '+' or anywhere on the event listing tile.
Join us for one of our Festive Fossil Trails!
Running from the 29th December until the 2nd January, the trails will take place at 11am, 12pm, 1pm & 2pm on the hour at the Rock Shop inside the Discovery Centre.
Children go free and adult tickets cost £3.00 each. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum of 15 per group.
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The Stone Centre is a charity and dependent on a team of passionate volunteers and public donations.