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The National Stone Centre

Where:Porter Lane, Middleton By Wirksworth, Derbyshire DE4 4LS

Website link: www.nationalstonecentre.org.uk

What:Every Day - Gem panning, Story of Stone exhibition, Fossil rubbing, and General site trails.

By Pre Booking - Fossil casting, Guided site trails, Visit to large operational quarry, Astronomy, lapidary, themed guided trails.

When:10a.m. - 4p.m. Winter Months, 10a.m. - 5p.m. Summer Months

Open seven days a week all year (closed Christmas Day)

Contact: Tel/Fax: 01629 824833

E-mail: nsc@nationalstonecentre.org.uk

 

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