http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/countryside/countryside_sites/visitor_centres/middleton_top/
01629 533298
The Middleton Top Countryside Centre is situated on the High Peak Trail, Middleton by Wirksworth.
Middleton Top, as you might expect, is at the top of a hill and offers delightful views of the surrounding countryside.
This site has a visitor centre, gift shop and cycle hire centre, car park, toilets and picnic area. Whether on foot, horse or bike it is an ideal place to start your visit along the beautiful High Peak Trail.
It houses the restored steam engine house built in 1829 by the Butterley Company to haul wagons up the Middleton incline.
The Middleton Top Engine House is open to the public on certain weekends throughout the year.
Operating & Steam times are below:
Sunday 1st April
Monday 2nd April
Sunday 6th May
Monday 7th May
Sunday 27th May
Monday 28th May
Sunday 3rd June
Sunday 1st July
Sunday 22nd July
Sunday 29th July
Sunday 5th August
Sunday 12th August
Sunday 19th August
Sunday 26th August
Monday 27th August
Sunday 16th September – OPEN DAY – FREE! Donations Welcome
Sunday 7th October.
The countryside centre sells a range of books, maps, leaflets and gifts, along with hot and cold drinks, ice creams and snacks. There are plenty of places nearby to enjoy a scenic picnic including Redhill Quarry Nature Reserve located behind Middleton Top. Here you will find wildflowers growing in abundance in the summer, including several species of orchid.
Visitor centre summer opening hours
- Easter to August: between 9.30am and 4.45pm
- September to October: weekends only and October half term.
Visitor centre winter opening hours
- Weekends only, November to Easter: between 9.30am and 4.15pm.
Facilities available
- Footpath
- Bridleway/Horse riding trail
- Picnic area
- Wildlife area
- Museum
- Light refreshments
- Parking
- Toilets
- Easy access for all
- On-site information
- Nature trail
- Events area
- Cycle path
Contact details
Middleton by Wirksworth
Derbyshire
DE4 4LS
Opening Hours
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Opens
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Closes
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| Monday |
09:30
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16:45
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| Tuesday |
09:30
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16:45
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| Wednesday |
09:30
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16:45
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| Thursday |
09:30
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16:45
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| Friday |
09:30
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16:45
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| Saturday |
09:30
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16:45
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| Sunday |
09:30
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16:45
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