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About Butterley
The small town of Butterley is best known for its Heritage Steam Railway. Not only do you have the rail line but there is also an interesting museum with a fascinating range of railway exhibits and a shop for souvenirs.
Butterley lies just north of Ripley, it is within easy reach of the lovely town of Matlock and close to all the attractions of the Peak District National Park. It is also within a short distance of the famous Denby pottery factory and showroom
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 Butterley
| The Midland Railway Centre | (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) | Pictures |
| National Tramway Museum | (4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| D H Lawrence Birthplace Museum | (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Shipley Country Park | (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| American Adventure Theme Park | (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Riber Castle | (7.4 miles, 11.8 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| The Erewash Museum | (7.4 miles, 11.8 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| The Peak District Mining Museum | (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Middleton Top Engine House | (7.9 miles, 12.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Gullivers Kingdom | (7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| The Heights of Abraham | (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Hardwick Hall | (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Stainsby Mill | (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| King's Mill Reservoir | (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Kedleston Hall | (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
All attractions in ButterleyAll attractions in DerbyshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Butterley
Ripley, in the county of Derbyshire (0.8 miles, 1.3 km)
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Heage, in the county of Derbyshire (1.9 miles, 3.0 km, direction SW)
The village lies a short distance from the beauty spot Carsington Water, between the market town's of Ripley and Belper.
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Denby, in the county of Derbyshire (3.3 miles, 5.4 km, direction S)
Denby is famous for its beautiful decorative Stoneware pottery which has been exported all over the world.
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Crich, in the county of Derbyshire (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction NW)
A village on the edge of the Peak District National Park with a Museum dedicated solely to the golden era of the Tramcar. Also famous as being the location for filming Peak Practice.
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Smalley, in the county of Derbyshire (4.4 miles, 7.0 km, direction S)
A delightful place with attractive village buildings including a church, village hall, several small shops and three village inns.
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Babbington, in the county of Nottinghamshire (7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction SE)
This pretty Nottinghamshire village is situated around 7 miles from the centre of Nottingham. It is typical of rural England, with cottages interspersed along quiet leafy lanes.
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Ilkeston, in the county of Derbyshire (7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction SE)
Within this pretty hilltop town you will find the ancient church dedicated to St.Mary, it was built around 1150 and has a beautiful clock-face tower.
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Matlock Bath, in the county of Derbyshire (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction NW)
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 (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction W)
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Trowell, in the county of Nottinghamshire (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction SE)
Modern day history records that this was the village chosen as The Festival of Britain Village, at the time it was considered to epitomise the spirit of British rural community life.
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Papplewick, in the county of Nottinghamshire (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction E)
This delightful village lies close to the forest made famous by the legendry Robin Hood and his sweetheart Maid Marian.
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Mugginton, in the county of Derbyshire (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction SW)
This is a popular Derbyshire village with a church dating back to the Doomsday Book.
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Derby, in the county of Derbyshire (10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction S)
This is the premier town of the Shire, it is steeped in history with roots stretching to Roman times - the legions had a camp...
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Mansfield, in the county of Nottinghamshire (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction NE)
During the war, both Mansfield and the surrounding region provided sanctuary for Midlander's fleeing the destruction of Hitler's bombs.
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Sutton Scarsdale, in the county of Derbyshire (10.9 miles, 17.6 km, direction N)
This is a village noted for the romantic ruins of what was once one of the grandest houses in Derbyshire.
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All towns in DerbyshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Alfreton Station | (3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction NE) |
| Ambergate Station | (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction W) |
| M1 Junction 28 | (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction NE) |
| M1 Junction 27 | (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction E) |
| East Midlands Airport | (16.2 miles, 26.1 km, direction S) |
| Sheffield City Airport | (23.1 miles, 37.1 km, direction N) |
| Butterley to London | (120.2 miles, 193.4 km, direction SE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Butterley
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Butterley center |
| The Lion Hotel | (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction SW) |
| Makeney Hall Hotel | (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction SW) |
| Dannah Farm Country House | (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction W) |
| Morley Hayes Hotel | (6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction S) |
| The Dakota Hotel | (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction E) |
| New Bath Hotel | (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction NW) |
| Batemans Mill | (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction N) |
| The Cromwell Hotel | (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction NW) |
| The Nottingham Belfry - A QHotel | (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction SE) |
| Days Hotel Derby | (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction S) |
| All hotels in Butterley |
