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About Baslow

Set amidst the stark loneliness of the High Peak the village of Baslow is surrounded by some of the finest historic properties to be found in Derbyshire.

The village itself is home to gorgeous thickly thatched cottages, and to the beautiful church of the 13th century dedicated to St. Anne. On display inside the church porch is an historic Saxon coffin lid, whilst outside there are many interesting gravestones and tombs to explore.

Baslow is sited on the meandering River Derwent and just beyond the church lies a bridge of 1603, interesting for the fact that this is the only bridge crossing the river never to have been destroyed by floods.

The village acts as an inland resort, it has inns, hotels, shops, restaurants and cafe's. It stands almost at the gates of historic Chatsworth Park, home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and one of the countries foremost tourist attractions. It is also close to the grey walls, battlements and towers of Haddon Hall, which in 1700 was abandoned by its owners the Manners family and lovingly restored to its former glory by the 9th Duke of Rutland.

At the edge of Baslow lies one of the geological features of the area, an isolated giant gritstone rock of around 6 metres high of which an old legend tells that local men had to climb this rock before they could be considered worthy of marriage! A few feet away from the rock is a monument to the Duke of Wellington.

This whole area is particularly attractive, it is a great region for walking with the fringes of Baslow offering magnificent views over the beautiful Derwent Valley.

Except for during the busy tourist season Baslow is mostly a tranquil place, as such it is ideal for a romantic weekend or to use as a base for discovering the stark beauty of the High Peak and its treasure trove of historic properties.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Baslow

Chatsworth House	(1.7 miles, 2.8 km, direction S)	Pictures
Haddon Hall	(4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction S)	Pictures
Peak District National Park	(4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Monsal Head	(4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction W)	Pictures
Longshaw Estate	(4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction N)	Pictures
Cressbrook Dale	(5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction W)	Pictures
Darwin Forest Country Park	(5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Magpie Mine	(5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Nine Ladies Stone Circle, Stanton Moor	(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction S)	Pictures
Lathkill Dale	(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Robin Hood's Stride	(6.7 miles, 10.7 km, direction S)	Pictures
Monk's Dale	(7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction W)	Pictures
Winster Market House	(7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction S)	Pictures
Stanage Edge	(7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction N)	Pictures
Chee Tor	(8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction W)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Baslow

Edensor, in the county of Derbyshire (1.6 miles, 2.5 km, direction S)
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Eyam, in the county of Derbyshire (3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction NW)
Setting its chilling history to one side, this is a village with a lot to offer. It is hidden away in a matchless location above the limestone peaks of Middleton Dale.
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Bakewell, in the county of Derbyshire (3.4 miles, 5.4 km, direction SW)
Bakewell is the largest town in the Peak District National Park. It is an old town full of glowing stone houses and buildings that lend an air of ambience and overall warmth.
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Ashford in the Water, in the county of Derbyshire (3.8 miles, 6.0 km, direction SW)
The village was a centre for candle making, noted for lead mining and made famous by the discovery of Ashford marble which was first quarried by Henry Watson in 1748.
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Hathersage, in the county of Derbyshire (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction N)
The town now takes advantage of its superb position, operating mostly as an attractive place for tourists.
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Tideswell, in the county of Derbyshire (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction W)
Tideswell is famous for its superb, large church, known as the "Cathedral of the Peak".
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Winster, in the county of Derbyshire (7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction S)
Today, this graceful village with its sweeping main street and quiet little alleyways is a tourist destination of character and charm.
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Chesterfield, a Historic Market Town in the county of Derbyshire (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction E)
Chesterfield is an attractive town close to the dramatic peaks of the Peak District National Park. It is well known for its...
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Matlock Bath, in the county of Derbyshire (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction S)
Matlock Bath lies amongst some of the most beautiful river-valley country in England.
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Middleton by Wirksworth, in the county of Derbyshire (10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction S)
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Hartington, in the county of Derbyshire (10.8 miles, 17.3 km, direction SW)
Hartington is a small village centred around a medieval market place, with attractive 18th and 19th century buildings.
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Sheffield, in the county of South Yorkshire (11.0 miles, 17.6 km, direction NE)
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Sutton Scarsdale, in the county of Derbyshire (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction E)
This is a village noted for the romantic ruins of what was once one of the grandest houses in Derbyshire.
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Buxton, in the county of Derbyshire (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction W)
This barely spoilt town offers an exciting opportunity to enjoy a town crammed with beautiful buildings whilst exploring the high upland regions of England's glorious Peak District National Park.
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Chapel-en-le-Frith, in the county of Derbyshire (13.0 miles, 20.8 km, direction NW)
Chapel is a well preserved, picturesque place. It has a lovely old church dating back to the 14th-century which stands on the spot of an earlier church built by foresters a century or so before.
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Nearby travel help

Grindleford Station	(3.8 miles, 6.0 km, direction N)
Hathersage Station	(5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction N)
M1 Junction 29	(12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction E)
M1 Junction 30	(13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction E)
Sheffield City Airport	(14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction NE)
Manchester Airport	(27.7 miles, 44.6 km, direction W)
Baslow to London	(136.1 miles, 219.0 km, direction SE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Baslow

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Baslow center
The Cavendish Hotel	(0.4 miles, 0.6 km)
The Maynard Arms	(3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction N)
Sir William Hotel	(3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction N)
East Lodge Country House Hotel	(4.3 miles, 7.0 km, direction S)
Best Western George Hotel	(5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction N)
Mardon House	(5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction E)
Whitworth Park Hotel	(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction S)
The Beauchief Hotel	(7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction NE)
Sandpiper Hotel & Restaurant	(7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction E)
Abbeydale Hotel	(7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction E)
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