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Engineering Thursday at High Peak Junction

24 August 2023

Engineering themed family activities at High Peak Junction

Event by Derbyshire County Council. Budding engineers come and use our model kits to find out how High Peak Junction Incline worked to move the train carriages. Take part in our runaway train activity and explore the amazing feats of engineering.

Leawood Pumphouse will be open but not operating. Free event.

Address

High Peak Junction Visitor Centre
Cromford Canal
High Peak Junction is the starting point of the High Peak Trail. See the walking routes from either Cromford or Whatstandwell in our Family Activity Book.

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Opening Times

11am-4pm Opening times may vary, please check with the attraction for the latest information.

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