National Stone Centre

No. 273 of 4,433 in the Peak District, No. 53 for history, No. 13 for rainy day. Culture, 15.1 km from Bakewell, just outside the Peak District National Park.

National Stone Centre
Photo: Peter Barr, CC BY-SA 2.0

A museum devoted to stone, the National Stone Centre.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Wheelchair
AccessibleOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-30
Website
nationalstonecentre.org.ukOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-30
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.69 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Red LionGrade II* listed, 16 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Birchwood FarmStay, 16 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkCamping
Middlehills FarmStay, 11 km from BakewellCamping
Middleton Top Campsite (Caravan & Camping Club)Stay, 15 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Old Gate InnGrade II* listed, 15 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Ostello Lounge12 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Feather Star16 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Bradmans12 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkFood and pubs