Magpie Mine

Nestled on a limestone plateau 700 meters south of Sheldon village, Magpie Mine and its neighboring sites—Dirty Red Soil, Great Red Soil, Maypit, and Horsesteps Mines—offer a glimpse into the rich history of Derbyshire’s lead mining industry.

Blue John Cavern

The spectacular Blue John Cavern is famous as the place where the mineral Blue John was found and mined, a form of Flourite which can be seen in various places throughout the cavern.