Recommended Towns & Villages near Melbourne

Swarkestone (9 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction NW)

Swarkestone is a small enchanting village which grew up on the reeeded banks of the River Trent...

Staunton Harold (22 Pictures)

in the county of Leicestershire (2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction S)

Staunton was mentioned in the Doomsday Book when it was held by Henry de Ferrers...

Repton (9 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction W)

Repton is one of England's most ancient towns, it was once the capital of the Saxon Kingdom of Mercia and the church there is the burial ground of Saxon Kings...

Ashby de la Zouch (41 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Leicestershire (5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction S)

This town takes its name from the La Souche family, lords of the manor from about 1160. The Norman prefix distinguishes Ashby from other towns of similar name...

Derby (68 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction N)

This is the premier town of the Shire, it is steeped in history with roots stretching to Roman times - the legions had a camp near the east bank of the Derwent, but the town was.....

Long Eaton (98 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction NE)

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...

Burton upon Trent (54 Pictures)

in the county of Staffordshire (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction W)

Burton-on-Trent is an attractive town, it has a pleasing market place surrounded by pleasant properties, some being timber-frame black and white...

Loughborough (74 Pictures)

in the county of Leicestershire (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction E)

The joyous sound of bells made in Loughborough have been rung all over the world since 1858, the date that John Taylor of Oxford moved his foundry to Loughborough. Many famous.....

Trowell (3 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (10.9 miles, 17.6 km, direction NE)

Modern day history records that this was the village chosen as The Festival of Britain Village, at the time it was considered to epitomise the spirit of British rural community life...

Tutbury (50 Pictures)

in the county of Staffordshire (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction W)

This picturesque little town in the Dove Valley is dominated by the ruins of the medieval castle...

Ilkeston (38 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction NE)

Within this pretty hilltop town you will find the ancient church dedicated to St.Mary, it was built around 1150 and has a beautiful clock-face tower...

Beeston (270 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (11.5 miles, 18.4 km, direction NE)

Beeston is mostly remarkable for being the place where the Ist Lord Trent started work in his mother's herbal shop at the age of 14...

Smalley (5 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (12.2 miles, 19.7 km, direction N)

A delightful place with attractive village buildings including a church, village hall, several small shops and three village inns...

Quorn (18 Pictures)

in the county of Leicestershire (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction SE)

Quorn can be found between Leicester and Loughborough, it is surrounded by magnificent countryside and a wealth of visitor attractions...

Church Broughton (1 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction NW)

Church Broughton is an attractive Derbyshire village lying in open countryside that is perhaps best noted for its ancient church dedicated to Saint Michael...

Mugginton (1 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (12.7 miles, 20.5 km, direction NW)

This is a popular Derbyshire village with a church dating back to the Doomsday Book...

Denby (5 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction N)

Denby is famous for its beautiful decorative Stoneware pottery which has been exported all over the world...

Babbington (4 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction NE)

This pretty Nottinghamshire village is situated around 7 miles from the centre of Nottingham. It is typical of rural England, with cottages interspersed along quiet leafy lanes...

Anstey (5 Pictures)

in the county of Leicestershire (14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction SE)

One of the most attractive features of Anstey is the famous 14th century five arched pack-horse bridge crossing the River Wreake...

Rothley (12 Pictures)

in the county of Leicestershire (14.5 miles, 23.4 km, direction SE)

Rothley is a delightful village with two village greens, one is flanked by some of the country's finest timber framed houses. The village shows a graceful selection of architecture including pretty Cruck Cottages...

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Staunton Harold Reservoir (5 Pictures)

(1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction SW)

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Calke Abbey (57 Pictures)

(2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction SW)

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

Donington Park (11 Pictures)

(2.2 miles, 3.6 km, direction E)

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Staunton Harold Hall (14 Pictures)

(2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction S)

This is said to be one of the most delightful country houses in Leicestershire, it was the former home of the Ferrers family who.....

Staunton Harold Church (6 Pictures)

(3.1 miles, 5.1 km, direction S)

Imposing church built in 1653, with fine panelled interior, set in attractive parkland...

Ashby de la Zouch Castle (28 Pictures)

(5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction S)

The ancient, crumbling walls of Ashby de la Zouch castle keep once rose to a towering 95ft and had four floors. It belonged to.....

Elvaston Castle (41 Pictures)

(5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction N)

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

Derby Museum and Art Gallery (1 Pictures)

(7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction N)

This exceptional museum is housed in an impressive building of modern times. It gives visitors of every age a fascinating.....

Derby Cathedral (7 Pictures)

(7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction N)

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Beacon Hill Country Park (24 Pictures)

(10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction SE)

The second highest point in Leicestershire at 245m (802 feet) and containing a Bronze Age hill fort, Beacon Hill Country Park.....

Great Central Railway (48 Pictures)

(10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction E)

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Kedleston Hall (25 Pictures)

(10.5 miles, 16.8 km, direction NW)

The home of the Curzon family for over 800 years. The present mansion was originally designed for Sir Nathaniel Curzon in around.....

Tutbury Castle (6 Pictures)

(11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction W)

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The Erewash Museum (2 Pictures)

(11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction NE)

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Thornton Reservoir (13 Pictures)

(12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction SE)

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Old John Tower (10 Pictures)

(12.3 miles, 19.7 km, direction SE)

Standing on a hill overlooking Bradgate Park, Old John Tower folly.....

Shipley Country Park (30 Pictures)

(12.3 miles, 19.7 km, direction N)

Shipley Country Park occupies a landscape of superb countryside with lakes, ponds, stunning woodland walks and a wealth of.....

American Adventure Theme Park (4 Pictures)

(12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction N)

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Twycross Zoo (58 Pictures)

(12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction S)

Come face-to-face with over 900 animals of more than 150 species, including some of the most endangered on our planet, at.....

Wollaton Hall (58 Pictures)

(12.9 miles, 20.7 km, direction NE)

From the outside, Wollaton Hall could easily be mistaken for a grand Victorian mansion - even though it was built when Sir.....

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