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About Melbourne
Attractive small market town with a confection of quintessentially English thatched and whitewashed cottages and Georgian houses, dotted around ancient lanes and old streets. There is a delightful parish church of Norman origin showing wonderful carved Pillars and other interesting relics. There are the ruins of a 14th-century castle and nearby Melbourne Hall was once the home of Queen Victoria's first prime minister Lord Melbourne. The Hall was built around a medieval house in the 17th-century. It is set in lovely grounds with a wrought-iron pagoda, there are pleasant woodland walks amongst rare trees and shrubs.
Set in the beautiful rolling Derbyshire countryside, the town has pleasant shops and welcoming inns and restaurants. With its wealth of delightful properties and gardens, this charming town makes an interesting day out at any time of year.
Near-by attractions include Calke Abbey and Staunton Harold Hall. Donington Park is within easy driving distance as is the Grand Prix Museum.
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 Melbourne
| Melbourne Hall | (0.4 miles, 0.7 km) | Pictures |
| Staunton Harold Reservoir | (1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Calke Abbey | (2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Donington Park | (2.2 miles, 3.6 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Staunton Harold Hall | (2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Staunton Harold Church | (3.1 miles, 5.1 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| New Lount Nature Reserve | (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Hough Mill | (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Grace Dieu Priory | (5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Ashby de la Zouch Castle | (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Elvaston Castle | (5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Snibston Discovery Park & Nature Reserve | (7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Derby Museum and Art Gallery | (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Derby Cathedral | (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Conkers | (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
All attractions in MelbourneAll attractions in DerbyshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Melbourne
Swarkestone, in the county of Derbyshire (2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction NW)
Swarkestone is a small enchanting village which grew up on the reeeded banks of the River Trent.
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Staunton Harold, in the county of Leicestershire (2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction S)
Staunton was mentioned in the Doomsday Book when it was held by Henry de Ferrers.
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Repton, in the county of Derbyshire (5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction W)
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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Ashby de la Zouch, in the county of Leicestershire (5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction S)
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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Derby, in the county of Derbyshire (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction N)
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 (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction NE)
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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Burton upon Trent, in the county of Staffordshire (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction W)
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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Loughborough, in the county of Leicestershire (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction E)
The joyous sound of bells made in Loughborough have been rung all over the world since 1858, the date that John Taylor of Oxford...
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Trowell, in the county of Nottinghamshire (10.9 miles, 17.6 km, direction NE)
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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Tutbury, in the county of Staffordshire (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction W)
This picturesque little town in the Dove Valley is dominated by the ruins of the medieval castle.
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Ilkeston, in the county of Derbyshire (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction NE)
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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Beeston, in the county of Nottinghamshire (11.5 miles, 18.4 km, direction NE)
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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Smalley, in the county of Derbyshire (12.2 miles, 19.7 km, direction N)
A delightful place with attractive village buildings including a church, village hall, several small shops and three village inns.
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Quorn, in the county of Leicestershire (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction SE)
Quorn can be found between Leicester and Loughborough, it is surrounded by magnificent countryside and a wealth of visitor attractions.
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Church Broughton, in the county of Derbyshire (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction NW)
Church Broughton is an attractive Derbyshire village lying in open countryside that is perhaps best noted for its ancient church dedicated to Saint Michael.
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All towns in DerbyshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| East Midlands Airport | (4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction E) |
| M1 Junction 23A | (5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction E) |
| Peartree Station | (5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction N) |
| M1 Junction 24 | (5.7 miles, 9.1 km, direction E) |
| Willington Station | (5.9 miles, 9.4 km, direction W) |
| Birmingham International Airport | (28.6 miles, 46.0 km, direction SW) |
| Melbourne to London | (106.4 miles, 171.2 km, direction SE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Melbourne
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Melbourne center |
| The Hardinge Arms | (0.7 miles, 1.2 km) |
| The Priest House On The River | (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction NE) |
| Donington Manor Hotel | (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction E) |
| Thistle Hotel and Conference Centre East Midlands Airport | (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction E) |
| Days Inn Hotel Donington(Derby South) | (4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction NE) |
| Express By Holiday Inn Nottingham East Midlands Airport | (4.9 miles, 8.0 km, direction E) |
| The Queens Head Hotel | (5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction S) |
| Best Western Premier Yew Lodge Hotel | (6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction E) |
| Kegworth Whitehouse Hotel East Midlands Airport | (6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction E) |
| Unicorn Inn | (6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction W) |
| All hotels in Melbourne |
