Heights of Abraham Cable Cars, Caverns & Hilltop Park Derbyshire

Take a flight in our famous cable cars and escape for the day to the summit of the Heights of Abraham’s 60-acre estate. Take two guided cavern tours into ancient lead mines. Breathe in the fresh Derbyshire air and admire the spectacular views of the surrounding Derwent Valley as you learn our 230-year story and find out why the Heights has been a favorite place to visit for generations.

You’ll find plenty to inspire young visitors and let of steam at the end of the day. The estate includes two indoor exhibition areas and a brand new outdoor classroom space; the Woodland Corner, which is available to hire.

With 60-acres to explore, there are plenty of spots for a picnic. With a free self-guided audio trail, access to two fascinating heritage buildings and endless zig-zag paths in our woodland trails, come along and enjoy this unique and special outdoor classroom.

Educational visits can be reserved in advance, but paid for on the day (to allow for fluctuating numbers). Use the booking form on our special schools page to reserve cable car and estate tickets. https://www.heightsofabraham.com/times-and-tickets/school-visits/

Our unique cable cars are a brilliant way to kick off the day, soaring over the Derwent Valley. Once you’re at the summit, there is a whole range of things to see and do, both educational and fun! Visiting the Heights means you can cover a range of topics, such as History, Geography, Geology, English, Art, Science and Technology.

The Heights has been consistently awarded GOLD via Visit Englands Visitor Attractions Quality Scheme and has been awarded 2021 and 2022 TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice, placing us in the top 10% of attractions worldwide.

A cable car return journey, two guided cavern tours to learn about geology and history of mining, social history and period costume exhibition, film showings, free worksheets for all ages, the Woodland corner outdoor classroom and two adventure playgrounds.

Any group of 12 or more.

Yes these are free to download from our website and are linked to different sections of the curriculum for different key stages. We developed these with help from a local teacher. Teachers can look at these for free before their visit. To access our schools resources, go to https://www.heightsofabraham.com/times-and-tickets/school-visits/

No restrictions.

Full risk assessment can be viewed online via our schools page, https://www.heightsofabraham.com/times-and-tickets/school-visits/ or sent via email before the visit. Risk Assessment is updated yearly.

Jess Farrington

jess@heightsofabraham.com

£10.00 per pupil, 1 free teacher per 10 pupils, additional teachers at £18.00 per person. SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistants are free. Please note that carers are admitted free of charge when accompanying a paying guest. For more information about accessibility please go to https://www.heightsofabraham.com/plan-your-visit/accessibility/

We recommend sensible footwear and warm coats for cavern tours.

We have first aid trained staff members across all departments on site, with first aid kits in each area.

Two gift shops, three blocks of toilets, outdoor classroom for hire, café and restaurant.

Please see our latest accessibility information: https://www.heightsofabraham.com/plan-your-visit/accessibility/

2022

Open from February to October – see website for details www.heightsofabraham.com )

2023

2023 Open from February to November – see website for details www.heightsofabraham.com’