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.
Ammonite Alchemy’. On Wirksworth Wizarding Day join our trail at the National Stone Centre to find all the components to the Ammonitum Aureum spell.
For everyone who completes it there will be a prize of a golden ammonite and entry into our prize draw to win some wonderful wizarding wares. Trail sheets can be purchased between 11am and 3pm.
There will also be magical treats available in The Quarry Café.
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The Stone Centre is a charity and dependent on a team of passionate volunteers and public donations.