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a Country Park in the town of Heanor, in the county of Derbyshire

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About Shipley Country Park

Shipley Country Park occupies a landscape of superb countryside with lakes, ponds, stunning woodland walks and a wealth of wildlife. It lies mid-way between Ilkeston and Heanor, on land partly reclaimed from the coalfields of the region, with the rest made up by the grounds of Shipley Hall, the former home of the Miller-Mundy family who left the estate in 1922.

The main buildings of the estate were demolished, only two lodges remain, one Derby Lodge is used as a tea-room for visitors, its foliage covered walls giving some idea of its age and the glorious place this once was. Sadly for many years the landscape was left to the ravages of time, but some old trees remain and careful management on the part of Derbyshire County Council has ensured their continual growth and development.

This is a joyous place, with aspects to please everyone. The waters allow for fishing and a wealth of wildlife including Canada Geese, can be seen on the ponds and in the rolling countryside.

Shipley Park contains over 18 miles of peaceful bridleways where horse and rider can relish riding in quiet woodland, around lakes and across meadows. There is even a corral attached to the visitor's centre where riders can safely leave their horse whilst paying a visit to the centre.

The Cinderhill Trail passes through a great variety of scenery, along the route visitors can see an interesting series of wooden sculptures which includes aliens and spiders! The path of this trail is viable for wheelchair access, it has small inclines and a few zig-zags, but is navigation is easy giving everyone the opportunity to enjoy the wonder of open spaces and magnificent views.

This is an idyllic place for rambling, fishing, birdwatching, horse riding, cycling, or for simply flying a kite. There are many wildlife habitats, you can watch squirrels at play, pheasants and you may even catch a rare glimpse of shy deer.

Visitor facilities include a gift shop, visitor's centre, coffee shop, children's play area, and peaceful picnic spots.
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Recommended attractions near Shipley Country Park

American Adventure Theme Park	(0.7 miles, 1.1 km)	Pictures
The Erewash Museum	(2.3 miles, 3.6 km, direction SE)	Pictures
D H Lawrence Birthplace Museum	(2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction NE)	Pictures
The Midland Railway Centre	(5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Wollaton Hall	(6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Elvaston Castle	(6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction S)	Pictures
Derby Cathedral	(7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Derby Museum and Art Gallery	(7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Bestwood Lodge Country Park	(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction E)	Pictures
Kedleston Hall	(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction W)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Shipley Country Park

Smalley, in the county of Derbyshire (2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction W)
A delightful place with attractive village buildings including a church, village hall, several small shops and three village inns.
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Ilkeston, in the county of Derbyshire (2.4 miles, 3.8 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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Denby, in the county of Derbyshire (2.8 miles, 4.6 km, direction NW)
Denby is famous for its beautiful decorative Stoneware pottery which has been exported all over the world.
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Babbington, in the county of Nottinghamshire (3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction E)
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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Trowell, in the county of Nottinghamshire (4.0 miles, 6.4 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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Ripley, in the county of Derbyshire (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction NW)
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Heage, in the county of Derbyshire (5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction NW)
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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Derby, in the county of Derbyshire (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction SW)
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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Long Eaton, in the county of Derbyshire (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction SE)
Long Eaton is a small town lying on the River Trent around 8 miles east of Derby. The town has a history stretching back to the 7th century, but was for many centuries naught but a sleepy agricultural village.
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Beeston, in the county of Nottinghamshire (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction SE)
Beeston is mostly remarkable for being the place where the Ist Lord Trent started work in his mother's herbal shop at the age of 14.
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Nearby travel help

Langley Mill Station	(1.7 miles, 2.8 km, direction NE)
M1 Junction 26	(4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction E)
Duffield Station	(5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction W)
M1 Junction 25	(5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction S)
East Midlands Airport	(11.3 miles, 18.1 km, direction S)
Sheffield City Airport	(27.8 miles, 44.7 km, direction N)
Shipley Country Park to London	(115.0 miles, 185.0 km, direction SE)

Accommodation & Hotels near Shipley Country Park

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Morley Hayes Hotel	(2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction SW)
The Nottingham Belfry - A QHotel	(4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction E)
Makeney Hall Hotel	(5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction W)
Holiday Inn Derby/Nottingham	(5.4 miles, 8.8 km, direction S)
Risley Hall Hotel & Spa	(6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction SW)
Ramada Nottingham/Derby	(6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction S)
The Lion Hotel	(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction W)
Novotel Nottingham	(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction S)
The Nottingham Gateway Hotel	(6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction E)
Derby East Premier Travel Inn	(6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction SW)
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