Pictures of Derbyshire

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 (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...

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.....

Long Eaton (98 Pictures)

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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Recommended Attractions to visit in Derbyshire

Goyt's Moss (3 Pictures)

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

Melbourne Hall (3 Pictures)

This magnificent mansion was once the home of Victorian Prime Minister, Lord Melbourne, who as the young Queen Victoria's first.....

Peak Cavern (13 Pictures)

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

Water-cum-Jolly Dale (1 Pictures)

Water-Cum-Jolly is a picturesque Dale and beauty spot along the path from Cressbrook Mill, in the Derbyshire Peak District...

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