Derbyshire Eco Centre

 The building is staffed Monday to Friday: 9:30am-4:30pm. On weekends it is only staffed when a course is taking place; please ring ahead to check: 01629 533038.
Derbyshire Eco Centre’s has been constructed using sustainable methods, materials and technologies including local stone, a living green roof, rainwater harvesting, air source heat pump and solar panels.
The centre is the county hub for courses and activities focusing on education for sustainable development. It supports Derbyshire County Council’s work to address climate change issues. It promotes creativity through the arts, and teaches skills to help conserve the natural world and to live healthy lifestyles. The centre is an all–weather facility to deliver heritage building skills, sustainable technologies, rural crafts, arts, environment and energy saving courses. The centre and the surrounding landscape were built to gain an 'excellent' standard from the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Measure. A second phase is planned to provide further sustainable technologies with the aim of making the site self sufficient in energy.
There is no need to book a visit in advance unless you want to be absolutely certain someone will be able to show you round. Depending on staff availability someone will usually be able to show you round for 15-20 minutes during the week. There are also laminated sheets for each part of the building to allow people to do self-guided tours.
 
If you would like a more in-depth group tour and talk lasting 90 minutes please contact the centre to discuss your needs. There will be a charge for in-depth group tours.
 
Location: 
Derbyshire Eco Centre
Porter Lane
Middleton-by-Wirksworth
Derbyshire
DE4 4LS
United Kingdom
Date / Time: 
Saturday, May 10, 2014 - 09:30 to Sunday, May 18, 2014 - 16:30

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