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Exploring the most picturesque & historic places to visit in the county of Derbyshire, England.

About the county of Derbyshire

The County of Derbyshire is situated in the very heart of England. The 'Peak District', Englands first National Park spans over 500 square miles and is one of the most popular and stunning areas of natural beauty. Derbyshire is home to many wonderful Stately Homes such as Hardwick Hall and the Medieval Manor House, Haddon Hall.
With such varied landscape, such a richness of wildlife and such a wealth of cultural heritage no visitor can possibly be disappointed.

Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in Derbyshire

A picture of Peak District National Park

Castleton (217 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire

Castleton is one of the Jewels of the Peak District. It is a famous centre for caverns where you will find four of the countries most famous show caves. It is also the home of.....

The Guildhall, Market Place, Derby

Derby (68 Pictures)

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 near the east bank of the Derwent, but the town was.....

Ilam

Ilam (58 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire

A pretty and popular village which includes a wonderful park which is part of Ilam Hall. Enjoy wonderful walks through the park and the lovely river Manifold. The village is set.....

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Derbyshire

Carr Vale Nature Reserve, Derbyshire

Carr Vale Nature Reserve (11 Pictures)

A mixture of open water, marsh, grassland and scrub that provides habitat for wintering wildfowl and raptors, migrating waders,.....

Looking across to Chee Dale from Wye Dale, the Peak District

Chee Dale (5 Pictures)

Chee Dale is an extremely picturesque winding gorge along the river Wye and is a popular spot in the Peak District amongst.....

This is the front of Sutton Scaresdale Hall, Derbyshire

Sutton Scarsdale Hall (15 Pictures)

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Tissington Hall

Tissington Hall (8 Pictures)

Dating from Jacobean times, Tissington Hall has been lived in by the FitzHerbert family for 500 years and is set in the beautiful.....

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Derwent Dam: A Historic Icon in the Heart of Derbyshire
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