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About Tutbury

This picturesque little town in the Dove Valley is dominated by the ruins of the medieval castle that for so many centuries has been central to the life and history of the town.

In the 10th-century, Tutbury was an important, well defended, market town protected by the castle which stood 100ft above the village. To-day only crumbling walls and jagged towers are all that remain of this proud fortress that once belonged to Henry de Ferrers. Henry fought at the Battle of Hastings and was one of William the Conquerors barons. Inside these crumbling walls are the site of some of the old buildings, these include the lodging quarters of Mary Queen of Scots who was imprisoned in the castle. Mary was to write of 'the horrors of this medieval castle' and it is said that of all the castles in which she was imprisoned, Tutbury was the one she hated the most! Mary, spent a long period at Tutbury before being moved to Fotheringhay Castle shortly before her execution in 1587. Other parts of the castle that can easily be identified is a Norman well which is 120ft deep and lined with stone walls all the way down and the South tower, with dungeons underneath.

St. Mary's church, just below the castle, was founded as a Benedictine Priory in 1080 by Henry de Ferrers. It was in memory of King William the Conqueror and his wife Queen Matilda of Flanders. It was further dedicated to the memory of his own parents, and in thanksgiving for his own family. The church features some of the finest Norman work in the Midlands, particularly, the splendid west doorway.

The wide main street of the village itself has some fine examples of Georgian and Regency properties. Of particular interest is the beautiful 500 year old Dog and Partridge Hotel which is immensley attractive with close set uprights in it's timber frame.

Enchantingly set in the agricultural countryside of Staffordshire, Tetbury is about 5 miles north of Burton-on-Trent and 20 miles south of the Peak district. It is close to the beautiful meandering River Dove and amid some of the finest scenery in the Midlands. The town offers good shopping facilities and two of the local glassworks have factory outlets. As you would imagine being so close to a famous brewing area (Burton) the are a host of inns and public houses to choose from. Nearby attractions include Uttoxeter racecourse, the national trust properties of Sudbury Hall and Calke Abbey.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

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Recommended attractions near Tutbury

Tutbury Castle	(0.4 miles, 0.6 km)	Pictures
Sudbury Hall	(4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction NW)	Pictures
The National Memorial Arboretum	(9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction S)	Pictures
Kedleston Hall	(9.5 miles, 15.4 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Calke Abbey	(9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction E)	Pictures
Conkers	(9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Derby Museum and Art Gallery	(9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Derby Cathedral	(9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Staunton Harold Reservoir	(10.2 miles, 16.5 km, direction E)	Pictures
Moira Furnace Museum	(10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Melbourne Hall	(11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction E)	Pictures
Croxden Abbey	(11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Staunton Harold Hall	(11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Ashby de la Zouch Castle	(12.0 miles, 19.4 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Staunton Harold Church	(12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction SE)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Tutbury

Church Broughton, in the county of Derbyshire (3.1 miles, 5.1 km, direction N)
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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Burton upon Trent, in the county of Staffordshire (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction SE)
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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Sudbury, in the county of Derbyshire (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction NW)
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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Repton, in the county of Derbyshire (5.9 miles, 9.4 km, direction E)
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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Swarkestone, in the county of Derbyshire (9.7 miles, 15.5 km, direction E)
Swarkestone is a small enchanting village which grew up on the reeeded banks of the River Trent.
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Mugginton, in the county of Derbyshire (9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction NE)
This is a popular Derbyshire village with a church dating back to the Doomsday Book.
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Derby, in the county of Derbyshire (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction NE)
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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Denstone, in the county of Staffordshire (10.5 miles, 16.8 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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Staunton Harold, in the county of Leicestershire (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction SE)
Staunton was mentioned in the Doomsday Book when it was held by Henry de Ferrers.
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Ashby de la Zouch, in the county of Leicestershire (11.7 miles, 18.8 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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Alton, in the county of Staffordshire (12.1 miles, 19.4 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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Ilam, in the county of Derbyshire (14.6 miles, 23.6 km, direction N)
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Tamworth, in the county of Staffordshire (15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction S)
In the 8th century the Saxon Kingdom of Mercia was ruled from Tamworth. Later in AD 913, a fortress was built here by the daughter of King Alfred.
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Cheadle, a Historic Market Town in the county of Staffordshire (15.4 miles, 24.8 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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Smalley, in the county of Derbyshire (15.7 miles, 25.3 km, direction NE)
A delightful place with attractive village buildings including a church, village hall, several small shops and three village inns.
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Nearby travel help

Tutbury & Hatton Station	(0.6 miles, 0.9 km)
Burton-on-Trent Station	(4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction SE)
M42 Junction 11	(12.7 miles, 20.5 km, direction SE)
East Midlands Airport	(15.0 miles, 24.2 km, direction E)
M6 Toll Junction T5	(15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction SW)
Birmingham International Airport	(27.8 miles, 44.8 km, direction S)
Tutbury to London	(114.3 miles, 183.8 km, direction SE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Tutbury

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Tutbury center
The Brookhouse Hotel Ltd	(1.9 miles, 3.0 km, direction E)
Ramada Newton Park Burton	(4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction SE)
Riverside Hotel	(4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction S)
Unicorn Inn	(4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction E)
Menzies Mickleover Court Hotel	(6.6 miles, 10.5 km, direction NE)
International Hotel	(9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction NE)
SACO Derby	(9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction NE)
Heritage Hotel	(10.0 miles, 16.0 km, direction NE)
The Stuart Hotel	(10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction NE)
Legacy Aston Court Hotel	(10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction NE)
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