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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

Baslow, Derbyshire

Baslow (25 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire

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...

Ilam Church

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.....

St Laurence church, Long Eaton, Derbyshire.

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

A view looking down Monsal Dale onto the River Wye - Peak District

Monsal Head (33 Pictures)

Monsal Head is a famous beauty spot offering beautiful views down Monsal Dale and up the Wye valley...

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.....

Midland Railway Centre

The Midland Railway Centre (4 Pictures)

The Midland Railway, Butterley, is the home for all the things related to the Midland Railway. There is a standard Gauge line.....

The Woods

Whitwell Wood (22 Pictures)

Whitwell is famous for its wood, which is said to be the largest in Europe. It is arguably the finest woodland in North East.....

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