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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

Stone built houses, Ashford

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...

Packhorse Inn, Little Longstone, Derbyshire

Little Longstone (23 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire

Little Longstone is a small hamlet situated in the Peak District National Park near to the beautiful Monsal Head. The village contains a 17th century manor house, some old village.....

Middleton by Wirksworth, Derbyshire: scene near Middleton Top

Middleton by Wirksworth (7 Pictures)

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Derbyshire

Calke Abbey, Derbyshire

Calke Abbey (57 Pictures)

Calke Abbey was built between 1701-1703. The building, in the Baroque style, was built for Sir John Harpur. It is an.....

Chatsworth House, Christmas 2009

Chatsworth House (282 Pictures)

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

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.....

Elvaston Castle

Elvaston Castle (41 Pictures)

The first view of this impressive early 19th-century house nestling above sweeping lawns is quite tantalizing, giving visitors a.....

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