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About Church Broughton
Church Broughton is an attractive Derbyshire village lying in open countryside that is perhaps best noted for its ancient church dedicated to Saint Michael. The church, built in the 14th century is a handsome building benefiting from a sturdy west tower topped with a small spire and Victorian pinnacles. There are interesting gargoyles and a long 14th century chancel. The church, in its a peaceful churchyard with a scattering of ancient, weathered graves and tombs offset by old trees surrounded by clumps of flowers, is well worth seeing. Together, the church, shop and village inn form the focus of daily life for a lively local community.
Until the early part of the 20th century, this peaceful village was part of the Derbyshire estates held by the Dukes of Devonshire, at this time it was a farming community that largely depended upon agriculture for its prosperity. Now, the farms have all but gone and Church Broughton with its old cottages, houses and properties of a newer build forms a desirable residential village for commuters.
The village lies 10 miles south west of Derby, is close to Uttoxeter with its famous racecourse, and is not far from the delightful banks of the meandering River Dove where you will find Sudbury Hall, a magnificent property administered by the National Trust which was formerly built for the Lords Vernon. The house has rich Restoration interiors, woodcarvings by Grinling Gibbons and superb staircase by Edward Pierce. The village is also within easy reach of the fringe of the Peak District National Park and the historic areas of the pottery region of Burton-on-Trent.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
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Recommended attractions near Church Broughton
| Tutbury Castle | (2.8 miles, 4.5 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Sudbury Hall | (3.4 miles, 5.4 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Kedleston Hall | (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Derby Cathedral | (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Derby Museum and Art Gallery | (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Croxden Abbey | (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Alton Castle | (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Alton Towers Theme Park | (10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Thorpe Cloud | (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Carsington Water | (11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Calke Abbey | (11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Ilam Park | (11.6 miles, 18.6 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Tissington Hall | (11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Staunton Harold Reservoir | (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| The National Memorial Arboretum | (12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction S) | Pictures |
All attractions in Church BroughtonAll attractions in DerbyshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Church Broughton
Sudbury, in the county of Derbyshire (3.1 miles, 4.9 km, direction W)
The village of Sudbury lies in a landscape of contrasts where old Royal hunting grounds meet with the industrial heritage of 19th-century England.
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Tutbury, in the county of Staffordshire (3.1 miles, 5.1 km, direction S)
This picturesque little town in the Dove Valley is dominated by the ruins of the medieval castle.
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Burton upon Trent, in the county of Staffordshire (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction S)
Burton-on-Trent is an attractive town, it has a pleasing market place surrounded by pleasant properties, some being timber-frame black and white.
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Mugginton, in the county of Derbyshire (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction NE)
This is a popular Derbyshire village with a church dating back to the Doomsday Book.
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Repton, in the county of Derbyshire (7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction SE)
Repton is one of England's most ancient towns, it was once the capital of the Saxon Kingdom of Mercia and the church there is the burial ground of Saxon Kings.
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Denstone, in the county of Staffordshire (8.2 miles, 13.1 km, direction NW)
Denstone is a peaceful village set in the midst of rural Staffordshire countryside, where farm meadows are watered from a myriad of sparkling rivers flowing down from the Peak District National Park.
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Derby, in the county of Derbyshire (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction E)
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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Alton, in the county of Staffordshire (9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction NW)
The village has many elegant stone buildings, and there is a circular lock-up and the romantic ruins of a 12th-century castle.
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Swarkestone, in the county of Derbyshire (10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction E)
Swarkestone is a small enchanting village which grew up on the reeeded banks of the River Trent.
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Ilam, in the county of Derbyshire (11.6 miles, 18.6 km, direction N)
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Staunton Harold, in the county of Leicestershire (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction SE)
Staunton was mentioned in the Doomsday Book when it was held by Henry de Ferrers.
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Cheadle, a Historic Market Town in the county of Staffordshire (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction NW)
Cheadle has several fine black and white half timbered buildings in the town that date from the 16th-century
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Milldale, in the county of Derbyshire (13.8 miles, 22.1 km, direction N)
Milldale is a glorious stone village lying in scenic countryside towards the southern fringes of the Peak District National Park.
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Ashby de la Zouch, in the county of Leicestershire (14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction SE)
This town takes its name from the La Souche family, lords of the manor from about 1160. The Norman prefix distinguishes Ashby from other towns of similar name.
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Froghall, in the county of Staffordshire (14.2 miles, 22.8 km, direction NW)
Attractively situated on the banks of the Caldon Canal in the beautiful Churnet Valley. Froghall offers visitors the opportunity to experience a diverse range of landscapes including fine watermeadows with a wealth of wildlife.
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All towns in DerbyshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Tutbury & Hatton Station | (2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction S) |
| Willington Station | (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction SE) |
| M42 Junction 11 | (15.7 miles, 25.3 km, direction SE) |
| East Midlands Airport | (16.1 miles, 25.8 km, direction E) |
| M1 Junction 25 | (16.4 miles, 26.3 km, direction E) |
| Birmingham International Airport | (30.9 miles, 49.7 km, direction S) |
| Church Broughton to London | (117.0 miles, 188.3 km, direction SE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Church Broughton
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Church Broughton center |
| The Brookhouse Hotel Ltd | (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction SE) |
| Menzies Mickleover Court Hotel | (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction E) |
| Unicorn Inn | (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction SE) |
| Ramada Newton Park Burton | (7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction SE) |
| Quality Hotel & Leisure Club, Ashbourne | (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction N) |
| Riverside Hotel | (7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction S) |
| The Beresford Arms Hotel | (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction N) |
| International Hotel | (8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction E) |
| SACO Derby | (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction E) |
| Heritage Hotel | (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction E) |
| All hotels in Church Broughton |
