The Seven Wonders

The Cable Cars

Britain's first-ever alpine style cable car system has transported millions of visitors since opening in 1984. Watch a video of the cable cars in action here. 

Wolfe's View

The Heights gets its name from a historic battle fought on the Plains of Abraham in Quebec in 1759 that led to a brief period of British supremacy in North America.

Victoria Prospect Tower

Queen (then Princess) Victoria travelled by donkey to the top of the Heights in the early 1830s. A few years later, recently redundant lead miners were retained through the winter to build the prospect tower in her honour. 

The Savage Garden

In 1780 30 acres of Masson hill was enclosed to form what is now the heart of the Heights estate, which opened to the public some seven years later. 

The Vista Restaurant

The Vista Restaurant & Bar with its contemporary design and balconies that open out onto the spectacular and far-reaching views across the Derwent Valley.

Tinker's Shaft

Ever since Roman times, the land on Masson Hill has been used by miners hoping to earn a living by extracting lead from the hillside. Over hundreds of years, this activity created a unique landscape and habitat, which has since been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (an SSSI).

The Great Masson Cavern and the Rutland Cavern Tours

The Great Rutland and Great Masson Caverns were transformed from working lead mines to tourist attractions in the early part of the 19th century. Tours take place daily during the open season.