Derbyshire | Historic Britain

Calke Abbey (No Comments)

Posted in Church, chapel, Derbyshire, East Midlands, Family facilities/activities, Gardens, Historic Houses, Holiday cottages, Nature reserve, Park, The National Trust

Enjoy Calke Abbey, a historic house which has stood still in time. Calke Abbey, set in extensive parkland with nature reserve and walled gardens is wonderful to explore. Read More

Hardwick Hall (No Comments)

Posted in Countryside, Derbyshire, East Midlands, English Heritage, Family facilities/activities, Gardens, Historic Houses, Holiday cottages, Park, Ruins, The National Trust

Fantastic Elizabethan house built by Bess of Hardwick. A must to visit. Read More

High Peak Estate (No Comments)

Posted in Archaeological, Countryside, Derbyshire, East Midlands, Family facilities/activities, Holiday cottages, Nature reserve, The National Trust

Area of outstanding country walks in the international important Pennine moorlands. Read More

Ilam Park (No Comments)

Posted in Countryside, Derbyshire, East Midlands, Family facilities/activities, Gardens, Holiday cottages, Park, The National Trust

Beautiful open park and woodland next to the River Manifold. Read More

Kedleston Hall (No Comments)

Posted in Church, chapel, Derbyshire, East Midlands, Family facilities/activities, Gardens, Historic Houses, Park, The National Trust

Kedleston Hall was built between 1759 and 1765 for the Curzon family. This 18th-century outstanding mansion with Adam interiors was built to impress and amaze visitors. Read More