Derwent Dam Museum

Peak District


The exploits of the Royal Air Force Squadron No 617, aka the Dambusters, are detailed in the Derwent Dam Museum in the western tower atop the dam where they tested their 'bouncing bombs'.


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1. Castleton Museum

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2. Peak Cavern

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3. Peveril Castle

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4. Treak Cliff Cavern

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5. Blue John Cavern

4.8 MILES

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6. Speedwell Cavern

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7. Eyam Museum

8.58 MILES

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8. Eyam Hall

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