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.
To find out more information about each event, click the '+' or anywhere on the event listing tile.
Come and join one of our insightful and educational family fossil trails!
The trails will be held every Friday at 11:00am and 12:00pm.
Please meet at the Rock Shop within the Discovery Centre.
Led by Viv Smith, NSC Volunteer who holds wealth of knowledge and insights into the natural geology of the site as you explore the trail and its viewpoints.
Trails leave hourly from the Rock Shop.
Children go free
£4.00 per adult
Under 16s must be accompanied
Maximum 15 per group
Our on-site marquee is available to hire for a wide range of occasions, including birthday parties, group bookings of up to 40 people, wakes, workshops, and walking or cycling groups.
The Stone Centre is a charity and dependent on a team of passionate volunteers and public donations.
We're always on the lookout for volunteers to help in the following areas:
• Grounds maintenance
• School visits
• Rock Shop cashier
• Events support
If you feel like you could help in any of these areas, please get in touch with us today.