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Beeston Castle in Tarporley, Cheshire.

Tarporley

in the county of Cheshire

Packwood house, in Warwickshire

Solihull

in the county of West Midlands

Recommended Towns & Villages near Castleton

Tideswell Church, known as 'Cathedral of the Peak'. The centre piece of the village.

Tideswell (5 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (4.6 miles, 7.5 km, direction S)

Tideswell is famous for its superb, large church, known as the "Cathedral of the Peak"...

Hathersage, Derbyshire

Hathersage (59 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction E)

The town now takes advantage of its superb position, operating mostly as an attractive place for tourists...

A view of Castle Nase taken from the edge of Coombs Reservoir, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire

Chapel-en-le-Frith (5 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction W)

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...

The Plague Cottages, Eyam, Derbyshire

Eyam (17 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (5.9 miles, 9.4 km, direction SE)

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 in the Peak District...

Cressbrook Mill Water, Derbyshire

Cressbrook (13 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction S)

Set amidst the dramatic scenery of the glorious Peak District National Park, Cressbrook offers visitors breathtaking views from the road winding through this deep river valley. .....

The Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire. 23 July 04

Buxton (81 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Derbyshire (8.2 miles, 13.3 km, direction SW)

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...

The Church at Ashford in the water

Ashford in the Water (80 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction S)

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...

A Red Admiral

Whaley Bridge (13 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction W)

An attractive small town in the High Peak district of Derbyshire...

St Anne's Parish Church, Baslow, Derbyshire, dates from the thirteenth century.

Baslow (25 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction SE)

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...

View from Monsal Head, near Bakewell, Derbyshire 1988

Bakewell (202 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Derbyshire (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction SE)

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...

Edensor, Derbyshire

Edensor (20 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction SE)

It was the 6th Duke of Devonshire who looked out of his window one day from Chatsworth House, and realised that the magnificent view of the park in front of him was blocked by a.....

Iron Bridge, Brabyns Park, Marple, Greater Manchester.

Marple (24 Pictures)

in the county of Greater Manchester (12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction W)

Marple has many splendid canal features from the past, these include a flight of 16 locks and a three arched aqueduct which takes the Peak Forest canal over the River Goyt...

Ecclesfield Church St Mary

Sheffield (127 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (12.9 miles, 20.7 km, direction E)

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Tissington Trail

Hartington (34 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction S)

Hartington is a small village centred around a medieval market place, with attractive 18th and 19th century buildings...

Great tit with food for young

Elton (13 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (14.4 miles, 23.1 km, direction S)

This unspoilt small peakland village stands 950 feet above sea level offering stunning views of the peakland countryside. It is a very tradional village, which had its own fire.....

View of Winster taken on 'Secret Gardens of Winster' day 2005

Winster (21 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (14.9 miles, 23.9 km, direction S)

Today, this graceful village with its sweeping main street and quiet little alleyways is a tourist destination of character and charm...

A picture of Macclesfield

Macclesfield (13 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cheshire (15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction W)

A small Market town in Cheshire..

A picture of Holmfirth

Holmfirth (40 Pictures)

in the county of West Yorkshire (15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction N)

This is a place that will forever be associated with the gentle, romantic comedy "Last of the Summer Wine" which has graced our TV screens for more than a quarter of a century...

Bramall Hall

Bramhall (8 Pictures)

in the county of Greater Manchester (16.2 miles, 26.0 km, direction W)

Set in an area where Cotton was once king, midst the towns of Manchester and the quiet rolling acres of sprawling Cheshire countryside, lies the little town of Bramhall whose most famous feature is Bramall Hall...

Church of St Mary and All Saints

Chesterfield (75 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Derbyshire (16.5 miles, 26.5 km, direction SE)

Chesterfield is an attractive town close to the dramatic peaks of the Peak District National Park. It is well known for its strange landmark, the crooked spire of its parish.....

Recommended attractions near Castleton

The Keep at Peveril Castle

Peveril Castle (31 Pictures)

(0.1 miles, 0.2 km)

Built to be impregnable, the ruins of Peveril Castle stand on a steep ridge with dramatic views in all directions, giving the.....

Inside the Blue John Cavern (04-05-2006)

Blue John Cavern (18 Pictures)

(0.3 miles, 0.4 km)

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Inside the entrance to Peak Cavern Cave, in Castleton, Derbyshire

Peak Cavern (13 Pictures)

(0.3 miles, 0.4 km)

Peak Cavern is one of the finest of the many underground caverns of this area. It lies beneath Peveril Castle at the centre of.....

Mam Tor in Hope Valley, Derbyshire

Hope Valley (6 Pictures)

(0.5 miles, 0.9 km)

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A picture of Speedwell Cavern

Speedwell Cavern (5 Pictures)

(0.8 miles, 1.3 km)

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Stalagtites in Treak Cliff Cavern, Derbyshire, UK

Treak Cliff Cavern (3 Pictures)

(1.0 miles, 1.5 km)

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Ladybower Reservoir, Derbyshire. October 2004

Ladybower Reservoir (108 Pictures)

(3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction NE)

This beautiful reservoir is found in the undulating Derbyshire countryside. It is the lowest of the Peak districts three.....

Alport Dale, Hope Forest, Derbyshire (Peak District National Park)

Alport Castles (3 Pictures)

(4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction N)

Alport Castles refers to a striking natural feature in the Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, England. Despite its name,.....

A picture of Peak District National Park

Peak District National Park (407 Pictures)

(4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction SE)

The varied and seductive scenery of the Peak District National Park rivals the scenic beauty of any where in the land. It is an.....

Towards Stanage on an Autumn day

Stanage Edge (26 Pictures)

(5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction E)

Stanage Edge is an elevated gritstone edge or enscarpment that stretches for around 4 miles giving extensive views across the.....

Robin Hood

Bradfield Moors (3 Pictures)

(7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction NE)

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The Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire

Pavilion Gardens, Buxton (1 Pictures)

(8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction SW)

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The stunning Goyt Valley near Buxton, Derbyshire

Goyt's Moss (3 Pictures)

(10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction SW)

Goyt's Moss lies in the wild and beautiful Goyt Valley, its steep slopes sweep down into the tranquil waters of the Fernlee.....

Chatsworth House

Chatsworth House (281 Pictures)

(10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction SE)

The magnificent Classical mansion that is Chatsworth House, is one of the most celebrated Historic Houses in England. Built in.....

Batemans House, Lathkill Dale, near Alport, Derbyshire Peak District

Lathkill Dale (7 Pictures)

(10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction S)

This is one of the Peak Districts hidden gems, not only is the scenery highly picturesque but the region is full of interesting.....

Botanical Gardens fountain 24th Feb 2005

Botanical Gardens, Sheffield (5 Pictures)

(11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction E)

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Bidulph Grange Gardens

Lyme Park (51 Pictures)

(11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction W)

Set amidst the grandeur of the high Peaks amongst softly rolling countryside of undisputed splendour is the magnificent house.....

The central courtyard, Haddon Hall, Derbyshire

Haddon Hall (48 Pictures)

(11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction SE)

Perched in a picturesque position above the Derbyshire River Wye, the grey stone walls of Haddon House tempt invitingly, and you.....

A picture of Sheffield Cathedral

Sheffield Cathedral (1 Pictures)

(12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction E)

This cathedral dates mostly from the 15th century, it was the former parish church of St.Peter and St.Paul, its tower and.....

Nine ladies stone circle

Nine Ladies Stone Circle, Stanton Moor (4 Pictures)

(13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction SE)

This wild eyrie stretch of moorland has an invigorating, yet gloomy feel to it and looking around at the barrows left from the.....


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