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Events during 2008
There are a number of Guided Trails for all the family during the half-term holidays and summer months which will depart from the Discovery Centre at the National Stone Centre, Wirksworth
How to find us
Check out our route map and find out more details with our links to online route planners
Opening hours
The National Stone Centre site is open all year round with no entrance charge.
See more about our seasonal opening hours.
Gem panning
Swirl the sand and water mixture to separate out the hidden semi-precious gems.
Treasure in the Rocks shop
The 'Treasure in the Rocks' shop is an Aladdin’s Cave of minerals, fossils, crystals, books and souvenirs.
Story of Stone Exhibition
Visit the 'Story of Stone' exhibition in the Discovery Centre tellling the story of stone.
Regular events - Half-Term
May and October
Regular events - Easter
Dinosaur egg hunt/quiz - Tuesday 10 April
A dinosaur egg hunt/quiz for children will take place at the National Stone Centre from 10 am to 4 pm and will depart from the Discovery Centre at the National Stone Centre, Wirksworth.
Prices:
£1.50 per child taking part
Free mini egg for every participant plus lots of prizes.
Regular events - Summer
NSC Trail
Every Wednesday from 25 July to 29 August (inclusive)
This is a guided trail of the National Stone Centre site taking in lead mines, lime kilns, ancient tropical reefs, quarries and the Millennium Wall. Children can find fossil clues in the rocks, proving that the Wirksworth area was once under the sea.
The trail departs from the Discovery Centre at the National Stone Centre at 2.00pm and lasts for about one hour.
Prices:
Each child taking part £1.50
(children under under the age of three and accompanying adults free of charge)
Unaccompanied adults £2.00
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Dene Quarry Walk
Every Tuesday from 24 July to 28 August (inclusive)
This is a guided walk through nature reserves and lead mines to a working quarry. The trail covers natural and industrial history of the area and explains how a modern quarry operates. The trail departs from the Discovery Centre at the National Stone Centre at 2.00pm and lasts for about two hours.
Prices:
Adults £2.50
Students and Concessions £1.50 (Not suitable for children under 11 years old)
This walk will follow public footpaths that can be uneven and steep, so sturdy walking footwear is advised.
Places are limited for the summer guided trails so telephone the National Stone Centre to book your place
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