Pictures of Derbyshire

About the county of Derbyshire

The County of Derbyshire is situated in the very heart of England. The 'Peak District', Englands first National Park spans over 500 square miles and is one of the most popular and stunning areas of natural beauty. Derbyshire is home to many wonderful Stately Homes such as Hardwick Hall and the Medieval Manor House, Haddon Hall.
With such varied landscape, such a richness of wildlife and such a wealth of cultural heritage no visitor can possibly be disappointed.

Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in Derbyshire

Elton (13 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire

This unspoilt small peakland village stands 950 feet above sea level offering stunning views of the peakland countryside. It is a very tradional village, which had its own fire.....

Hartington (34 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire

Hartington is a small village centred around a medieval market place, with attractive 18th and 19th century buildings...

Mugginton (1 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire

This is a popular Derbyshire village with a church dating back to the Doomsday Book...

Picturesque Villages in DerbyshireHistoric Market Towns in DerbyshireAll Derbyshire towns & villagesAll towns in England

Recommended Attractions to visit in Derbyshire

Bolsover Castle (100 Pictures)

The early morning sun streams down on a piece of Derbyshire's proud heritage, as into view come the magnificent ruins of Bolsover.....

Carr Vale Nature Reserve (11 Pictures)

A mixture of open water, marsh, grassland and scrub that provides habitat for wintering wildfowl and raptors, migrating waders,.....

Longshaw Estate (22 Pictures)

Excellent walking country with ancient woods and tumbled rocks. Part of the Peak District...

Sudbury Hall (22 Pictures)

This delightful historic house which was built in the early 17th century for the Lords Vernon, has all the ingredients for a.....

All Derbyshire AttractionsAll England Attractions

Derbyshire Articles

Derwent Dam: A Historic Icon in the Heart of Derbyshire
Added by David Coe

10 of the best villages to visit in the Peak District, England
Added by poe

All articles about Derbyshire