A long-standing free museum in the Peak District is set to close after 20 years, with the visitor centre operator stating that it is no longer viable for them to cover its costs. The Castleton History Museum, located in the Castleton Visitor Centre, will close its doors before Christmas.

The Peak District National Park Centres said the closure came as part of a "major transformation to support their journey towards a more sustainable future", which would see the Castleton site undergo some development. "The project will revitalise the building internally, and secure its future as a key visitor destination, while also bringing new benefits to the local community and the many visitors who come to Castleton each year," a spokesperson said.

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