Derbyshire, Ceremonial county in East Midlands, England
Derbyshire extends from the moorlands of the northern Peak District to the Trent lowlands, featuring limestone hills and deep river valleys throughout its territory.
The Romans established multiple defensive forts and settlements in Derbyshire during the first century, drawn by the abundant lead ore deposits in the hills.
The county houses Chatsworth House, a grand estate that served as the setting for numerous literary works and maintains extensive gardens and art collections.
The Peak District National Park offers marked trails for hiking and cycling, with visitor centers providing maps and equipment rentals throughout the year.
Two species of vascular plants found in Derbyshire exist nowhere else on Earth, making the county a focal point for botanical research and conservation.
Location: East Midlands
Capital city: Matlock
Shares border with: West Yorkshire, Cheshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Greater Manchester, South Yorkshire
Website: https://derbyshire.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 53.18000,-1.61000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:07
Chatsworth House
5.3 km
Alton Towers
28.3 km
Wentworth Woodhouse
35.5 km
The Smiler
28.7 km
Donington Park
41.9 km
Hardwick Hall
20.1 km
Ladybower Reservoir
23.7 km
Haddon Hall
3.1 km
Mam Tor
23.1 km
Nemesis
28.2 km
Wollaton Hall
37.2 km
Oblivion
28.8 km
Pennine Way
25.3 km
Wicker Man
28.3 km
Crucible Theatre
24.3 km
Kedleston Hall
25.1 km
Galactica
28.2 km
Rita
28.7 km
Church of St Mary and All Saints, Chesterfield
13.9 km
Alton Towers
28.7 km
Thirteen
28.7 km
Meadowhall Centre
29.3 km
Newstead Abbey
30.1 km
Shot at Dawn Memorial
51.3 km
Benty Grange helmet
11.6 km
Shugborough inscription
50 km
Calke Abbey
43.6 km
Creswell Crags
28.9 kmReviews
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