Museums · East Midlands
Creswell Crags Museum and Heritage Centre
In or near Holbeck.
Creswell Crags Museum and Heritage Centre — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Creswell · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Creswell Crags Museum and Heritage Centre is a museum located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Creswell Crags Museum and Heritage Centre showcases a significant collection of Ice Age artefacts, including tools and remains of various species that once inhabited Britain. The museum offers insights into human prehistory and hosts special exhibitions on diverse themes related to archaeology and nature.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Creswell Crags SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Creswell Crags Museum and Heritage Centre is located in the East Midlands. This museum focuses on the archaeological and geological significance of the nearby Creswell Crags, a limestone gorge that features prehistoric cave art. The centre serves as a hub for research and education related to the area's rich heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2635, -1.1933
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Bolsover
- Parish
- Hodthorpe and Belph
- Postcode
- S80 3LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bolsover
- Phone
- +44 (0)1909 720378
- Nearest railway station
- Creswell — 1.5 km
- Official site
- www.creswell-crags.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/724189910 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Creswell Crags Museum and Heritage Centre?
- Creswell Crags Museum and Heritage Centre is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S80 3LH), in the parish of Hodthorpe and Belph.
- What is Creswell Crags Museum and Heritage Centre?
- Creswell Crags Museum and Heritage Centre — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Creswell Crags Museum and Heritage Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Creswell, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode S80 3LH.
- Is Creswell Crags Museum and Heritage Centre a protected site?
- Yes — Creswell Crags Museum and Heritage Centre is part of the Creswell Crags SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Creswell Crags Museum and Heritage Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Creswell, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S80 3LH.