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Pictures of Derbyshire

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

Ashford in the Water, Derbyshire

Ashford in the Water (80 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village 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...

The Churchyard of the plague village of Eyam, Derbyshire. 23 July 04

Eyam (17 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village 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 in the Peak District...

Heage Windmill

Heage (3 Pictures)

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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Recommended Attractions to visit in Derbyshire

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

Blue John Cavern (18 Pictures)

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Peter's Stone, Cressbrook Dale

Cressbrook Dale (1 Pictures)

Part of the Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve..

Nine ladies stone circle

Nine Ladies Stone Circle, Stanton Moor (4 Pictures)

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

The Goyt Valley

The Goyt Valley (15 Pictures)

Situated in the West of the Peak District, close to the Derbyshire/Cheshire border, and close to the towns of Buxton and.....

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