The Stone Centre is a charity and dependent on a team of passionate volunteers and public donations.
What's on at the NSC
There is always a warm welcome at the NSC. Keep an eye out for upcoming events, activities and special promotions.
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Community Christmas Festival: 9th December 2023
Mark Lilley's Christmas Singalong: 20th December
Schools, Groups and Services
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Meetings and Events
Groups looking for a unique place to meet can hire space for meetings or other events. Onsite catering can be provided and experiences tailored to your needs.
Stone Matching
From planning an extension in a conservation area through to restoring a scheduled ancient monument, we can identify and match the most appropriate stone.
School Visits
For schools looking for a structured outdoor learning experience, we can provide learning support in science subjects for key stage 1 and 2 pupils.
Craft Courses
For those looking to expand their interest in stone as a material, we offer regular courses in Dry Stone Walling and Stone Carving. Both are ideal for beginners.
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Santa Claus is coming to the National Stone Centre as the Derbyshire visitor attraction welcomes families for a magical day out at its Christmas Festival on Saturday 9 December ...
Students from Highfields School in Matlock, Derbyshire recently saw the subject of geology brought to life through a week of work experience hosted by the National Stone Centre ...
Visitors to the National Stone Centre (NSC) in Wirksworth, Derbyshire, will be able to celebrate the King’s Coronation with a classically English afternoon tea, served all day on ...
Peak District Mining Museum will be hosting a guest lecture from a PhD student, Josh Hillman of Leeds Uni, on the 2nd May 2023.
Major Derbyshire Dales employer Longcliffe Quarries Ltd has joined forces with the National Stone Centre (NSC) in Wirksworth to highlight career opportunities in the quarrying ...