Recommended Towns in Derbyshire

Ashford in the Water in the county of Derbyshire
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
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
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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Bolsover in the county of Derbyshire
Bolsover is a small town lying 5 miles east of Chesterfield. It occupies a picturesque valley setting, watched over by 17th century Bolsover Castle which stands on the site of a former fortress of Norman times.
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Buxton in the county of Derbyshire
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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Chapel-en-le-Frith in the county of Derbyshire
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.
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Chesterfield in the county of Derbyshire
Chesterfield is an attractive town close to the dramatic peaks of the Peak District National Park. It is well known for its...
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Church Broughton in the county of Derbyshire
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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Crich in the county of Derbyshire
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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Denby in the county of Derbyshire
Denby is famous for its beautiful decorative Stoneware pottery which has been exported all over the world.
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Derby in the county of Derbyshire
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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Eyam in the county of Derbyshire
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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Hartington in the county of Derbyshire
Hartington is a small village centred around a medieval market place, with attractive 18th and 19th century buildings.
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Hathersage in the county of Derbyshire
The town now takes advantage of its superb position, operating mostly as an attractive place for tourists.
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Heage in the county of Derbyshire
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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Ilkeston in the county of Derbyshire
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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Long Eaton in the county of Derbyshire
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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Matlock Bath in the county of Derbyshire
Matlock Bath lies amongst some of the most beautiful river-valley country in England.
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Milldale in the county of Derbyshire
Milldale is a glorious stone village lying in scenic countryside towards the southern fringes of the Peak District National Park.
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Mugginton in the county of Derbyshire
This is a popular Derbyshire village with a church dating back to the Doomsday Book.
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