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.
Do you love fossils?
Come and join one of our Easter Family Fossil Trails taking place at the National Stone Centre.
Trails take place on 8th & 10th April, and then from the 14th - 21st April at 11am - 2pm (on the hour)
£3 per adult
Children go free - Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Maximum 15 people per group.
Join us for the RSPB Pop up at the NSC on Saturday 19th - Sunday 20th April.
The RSPB, or Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, is the UK's largest nature conservation charity, working to protect birds and the wider environment through conservation efforts, public awareness campaigns, and lobbying for nature.
Celebrate Easter at the NSC on Sunday 20th April with a Gemstone Egg Hunt!
The gemstone hunt takes place from 10:30am - 2:00pm.
£2.00 per entry, which includes a prize for everyone.
Come and join us for a weekend of celebration!
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The Stone Centre is a charity and dependent on a team of passionate volunteers and public donations.