Nearby Attractions
When not visiting the National Stone Centre see our list of nearby attractions to be found in the Derbyshire area
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Arkwright Society
The Arkwright Society grew out of the Arkwright Festival of 1971 which commemorated the two hundredth anniversary of Richard Arkwright's arrival in Cromford and the construction of the world's first successful water powered cotton spinning mill in 1771. www.arkwrightsociety.org.uk/
College of the Peak
College of the Peak has worked with local craftspeople to develop a series of courses in dry stone walling, heritage building skills and woodland crafts. Its courses - both accredited and non-accredited - are aimed at small businesses, conservation officers and local authority specifiers, architects, schools, special interest groups, professional organisations, and the general public. www.collegeofthepeak.org.uk/
Derby University: Geographical, Earth and Environmental Sciences
A wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and short courses are offered across several subject areas which can be studied on a full or part-time basis. Courses include Geology, Geography, Environmental Sciences, and Quarrying and Asphalt Technology. www.derby.ac.uk/gees
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
The Trust aims to raise awareness of potential threats to wildlife and encourage individuals and organisations to take responsibility for caring for their local environment. www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/
Derwent Valley World Heritage Site
In December 2001, the Derwent Valley Mills in Derbyshire became inscribed as a World Heritage Site. This international designation confirms the outstanding importance of the area as the birthplace of the factory system where in the 18th Century water power was successfully harnessed for textile production. Stretching 15 miles down the river valley from Matlock Bath to Derby, the World Heritage Site contains a fascinating series of historic mill complexes, including some of the world's first 'modern' factories. www.derwentvalleymills.org/
Earth Science Education Unit (ESEU)
The Earth Science Education Unit provides 'no fee' INSET to teachers across England, Scotland and Wales, through a range of activity based workshops for schools, teacher meetings and teacher education institutions. www.earthscienceeducation.com
Earth Science Teachers Association
The aim of the Association is to advance education by encouraging and supporting the teaching of Earth sciences at all levels, whether as a single subject such as Geology, or as part of Science or Geography or other courses. www.esta-uk.org/
East Midlands Geological Society
The society was formed in 1964 by a group of both professional and amateur enthusiasts, who recognised the need for such a group in this area of great geological interest. This mix of people from all backgrounds has remained a feature of the society to this day, and gives it a friendly relaxed atmosphere which appeals to newcomers. www.emgs.org.uk/
English Stone Forum
The English Stone Forum is working to encourage greater public interest in, and awareness of, the stone built heritage of England and the threats it faces. It encourages the use of English stone for the public benefit and works to ensure the availability of the stone required for the maintenance of the built heritage and new build. www.englishstone.org.uk/
England's Heritage in Stone
The proceedings of the 2005 conference on England's stone built heritage, covering the historic use of stone, conservation practice, supply of stone, and planning issues associated with the use of indigenous stone are now published. Copies are available from the National Stone Centre. Find out more about this publication
Moving Media
The Interactive Fossil game was made in conjunction with a team of creative video and new media designers from Moving Media Marketing Ltd. www.movingmedia.co.uk
Renaissance East Midlands
The Interactive Fossil game was made with a grant from Renaissance East Midlands which is a Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) funded programme with the aim of transforming England’s regional museums. www.renaissanceeastmidlands.org.uk
RIGGS (Regionally Important Geological and Geomorphological Sites)
The Association will encourage the appreciation, conservation and promotion of Regionally Important Geological and Geomorphological Sites for education and public benefit
Cheshire Rigs: www.crlgap.org.uk/
Derbyshire Rigs: www.ukrigs.org.uk/html/publiccontacts.php?page=contacts&menu=main
Staffordshire Rigs: www.esci.keele.ac.uk/srigs/
Tees Valley Rigs: www.tvrigs.org.uk