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About Chapel-en-le-Frith
The superb position of this delightful market town high in the Peak District leads it to be sometimes called the 'Capital' of the Peaks or the 'Gateway' to the peaks - whatever you choose to call 'Chapel' (as the locals call it) one thing is certain, it is an exceptional town with many beautiful features.
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. The site then would have been at the edge of the forest, thus the name, Chapel-en-le-Frith.
A wander around reveals much to admire. In the cobbled market place you can see what were once the village stocks and a medieval market cross. These ancient relics are surrounded by pleasant shops and a couple of inns. A short walk takes you to the church which still has its original sun dial. Today the church looks sedate and peaceful, but this was not always so. During the turbulent days of the Civil War, following the Battle of Ribbleton Moor in 1648 over a thousands Scottish soldiers were taken prisoner and imprisoned in the church. They were kept there for two weeks during which time there was a great loss of life. Inside, the church has many treasures, whilst the churchyard surrounding this lovely building, shows graves and tombs covering several centuries. From the church, you turn into Church Brow, a quaint cobbled street, taking you back to the main street where you will find a friendly tourist information centre with lots of information on the town and The Peak District National Park.
This is a lively town, there is always something going on, there is a town band and organised festivals are held. It is lovely walking country and for those who wish to spend a few days away from it all, there is a good selection of cottage and hotel accommodation.
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 Chapel-en-le-Frith
| Mam Tor | (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Hay Dale | (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Errwood Reservoir | (4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Treak Cliff Cavern | (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Speedwell Cavern | (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Pavilion Gardens, Buxton | (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Blue John Cavern | (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Peak Cavern | (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| The Goyt Valley | (5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Goyt's Moss | (5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Grin Low Country Park | (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Peveril Castle | (5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Lyme Park | (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Hope Valley | (6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Chee Tor | (6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
All attractions in Chapel-en-le-FrithAll attractions in DerbyshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Chapel-en-le-Frith
Buxton, in the county of Derbyshire (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction S)
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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Tideswell, in the county of Derbyshire (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction SE)
Tideswell is famous for its superb, large church, known as the "Cathedral of the Peak".
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Marple, in the county of Greater Manchester (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction NW)
Marple has many splendid canal features from the past, these include a flight of 16 locks and a three arched aqueduct which takes the Peak Forest canal over the River Goyt.
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Eyam, in the county of Derbyshire (10.2 miles, 16.3 km, direction E)
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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Hathersage, in the county of Derbyshire (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction E)
The town now takes advantage of its superb position, operating mostly as an attractive place for tourists.
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Bramhall, in the county of Greater Manchester (10.9 miles, 17.6 km, direction W)
Set in an area where Cotton was once king, midst the towns of Manchester and the quiet rolling acres of sprawling Cheshire countryside, lies the little town of Bramhall whose most famous feature is Bramall Hall.
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Ashford in the Water, in the county of Derbyshire (11.0 miles, 17.6 km, direction SE)
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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Bakewell, in the county of Derbyshire (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction SE)
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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Baslow, in the county of Derbyshire (13.0 miles, 20.8 km, direction SE)
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.
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Reddish, in the county of Greater Manchester (13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction NW)
This is a densely populated area of Stockport, Greater Manchester. It is fortunate to be close to the edge of Cheshire, thus residents have the benefit of being within easy reach of some attractive countryside.
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Hartington, in the county of Derbyshire (13.6 miles, 21.8 km, direction S)
Hartington is a small village centred around a medieval market place, with attractive 18th and 19th century buildings.
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Audenshaw, in the county of Greater Manchester (13.6 miles, 21.8 km, direction NW)
Audenshaw is a suburb of Greater Manchester. It is probably best known for its reservoirs and the busy waters of the Ashton canal, beside which visitors can see clusters of delightful canal-side properties.
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Edensor, in the county of Derbyshire (13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction SE)
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Nether Alderley, in the county of Cheshire (13.8 miles, 22.3 km, direction W)
Nether Alderley shows a pleasant mixture of architectural gems which include well decorated timber frame properties so typical of the glorious Cheshire landscape.
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Styal, in the county of Cheshire (14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction W)
The village of Styal stands on the River Bollin close to the town of Wilmslow. It is renowned for Quarry Bank Mill and the surrounding Styal Estate with houses once occupied by the mill workers.
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All towns in DerbyshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Chapel-en-le-Firth Station | (1.0 miles, 1.6 km) |
| Chinley Station | (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction NW) |
| M60 Junction 26 | (11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction NW) |
| M60 Junction 25 | (11.5 miles, 18.4 km, direction NW) |
| Manchester Airport | (15.0 miles, 24.2 km, direction W) |
| Sheffield City Airport | (22.4 miles, 36.0 km, direction E) |
| Chapel-en-le-Frith to London | (146.5 miles, 235.7 km, direction SE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Chapel-en-le-Frith
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Chapel-en-le-Frith center |
| Wye House | (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction S) |
| Best Western Lee Wood Hotel | (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction S) |
| Paramount Palace Hotel | (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction S) |
| The Portland Hotel | (4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction S) |
| Old Hall Hotel | (4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction S) |
| Best Western Moorside Grange Hotel & Spa | (4.9 miles, 7.8 km, direction W) |
| Shrigley Hall Hotel,A Paramount Signature Hotel | (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction W) |
| Windy Harbour Farm Hotel | (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction N) |
| Manchester (Hyde) Premier Travel Inn | (10.0 miles, 16.2 km, direction NW) |
| The Crewe And Harpur Arms | (10.2 miles, 16.3 km, direction S) |
| All hotels in Chapel-en-le-Frith |
