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Derbyshire (/ ˈ d ɑːr b i ʃ ɪər,-ʃ ər / DAR-bee-sheer, -shər) [4] is a ceremonial county in the East Midlands of England. It borders Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, and South Yorkshire to the north, Nottinghamshire to the east, Leicestershire to the south-east, Staffordshire to the south and west, and Cheshire to the west. Derby is the largest settlement, and Matlock is the ...
Oct 9, 2024 · Derbyshire, administrative, geographic, and historic county in the East Midlands of England. The landscape varies from the bleak moorlands of the northern Peak District to the Trent lowlands in the south, and industry ranges from tourism in the Peak District to mining and engineering in the eastern and southern coalfields. The administrative ...
Places to visit in Derbyshire. Visit Derbyshire to explore a national park with craggy hills, sweeping dales, mysterious henges and swathes of dense woodland. This East Midlands county is all about the great outdoors. Walk the moors and tors of the Peak District and stop off in market towns Bakewell and Buxton to try the mouth-watering tart and ...
Places to Visit. Embark on a journey through Derbyshire's rich tapestry of history and natural wonders. From UNESCO World Industrial Heritage sites like Cromford Mills to the grandeur of Chatsworth House, and ancient marvels like Arbor Low, delve into a treasure trove of exploration. Discover the magic of Derbyshire's captivating destinations.
Sep 15, 2020 · 23. Walk the Pennine Bridleway. The Pennine Bridleway is one of the most popular national trails in England and goes right through Derbyshire. The full route is 205 miles (330 km) through the Pennine Hills from Derbyshire to Cumbria. You can walk it, or cycle it, for a great day out in Derbyshire.
7. Peak District Mining Museum. 550. Speciality Museums. Find out about the lead mining heritage of Derbyshire from Roman Times to the present. Interactive exhibits, mock tunnels and shafts to climb, moving models. Then visit Temple Mine and find out what…. 8. Gulliver's Kingdom.
Welcome to Derbyshire and the Peak District. The Peak District National Park was the first National Park to be set up in Britain and over three quarters of the park lie within Derbyshire. As well as stunning scenery, the Peak District includes market towns such as Buxton, Ashbourne and Bakewell, home to the famous tart.
Pooch Passport. The Children’s Country House at Sudbury, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. Pooch Passport has arrived at The Children's Country House at Sudbury from 1 September to 28 February 2025. 11 Oct 2024 - 28 Feb 2025. 10:00 - 17:00. + 140 other dates or times. Event.
May 25, 2022 · Here are 10 of the best historic sites in Derbyshire. Image Credit: Shutterstock. 1. Hardwick Hall. Built between 1590 and 1597 for Elizabeth, Dowager Countess of Shrewsbury, aka ‘Bess of Hardwick’, Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire is one of the UK’s finest examples of an Elizabethan ‘prodigy house’. The most striking elements of Hardwick ...
Derbyshire is a county in the English Midlands part of the United Kingdom. Derbyshire has many attractions, including Peak District scenery such as Mam Tor and Kinder Scout, and more urban attractions such as Bakewell, Buxton and Derby. Its heritage sites include Bolsover Castle, Castleton, Chatsworth House, National Tramway Museum at Crich ...
