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Recommended Towns & Villages near Glapwell

Bolsover Castle

Bolsover (90 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction N)

Bolsover is a small town lying 5 miles east of Chesterfield. It occupies a picturesque valley setting, watched over by 17th century Bolsover Castle which stands on the site of a former fortress of Norman times...

This is the front of Sutton Scarsdale Hall, Sutton Scarsdale, Derbyshire

Sutton Scarsdale (18 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction NW)

This is a village noted for the romantic ruins of what was once one of the grandest houses in Derbyshire...

Mansfield Market Place, Notts

Mansfield (66 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction SE)

During the war, both Mansfield and the surrounding region provided sanctuary for Midlander's fleeing the destruction of Hitler's bombs...

THe Market Hall, Chesterfield

Chesterfield (75 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Derbyshire (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction NW)

Chesterfield is an attractive town close to the dramatic peaks of the Peak District National Park. It is well known for its strange landmark, the crooked spire of its parish.....

A picture of Edwinstowe

Edwinstowe (14 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction E)

In the heart of Sherwood Forest sits the historic village of Edwinstowe. Legend has it that it was here in Edwinstowe that Robin Hood married Maid Marian at the local Church of.....

Flora

Worksop (237 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction NE)

The dense spread of Worksop in Nottinghamshire meets with some seriously picturesque countryside, it is fortunate to be ringed by two rivers, the Clumber which borders Clumber Country Park, and the River Ryton...

Crich church, Derbyshire

Crich (63 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction SW)

A village on the edge of the Peak District National Park with a Museum dedicated solely to the golden era of the Tramcar. Also famous as being the location for filming Peak Practice...

The old Co-operative Society buildings at Ripley, Derbyshire.

Ripley (8 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (10.9 miles, 17.6 km, direction SW)

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Heage Windmill, Derbyshire

Heage (3 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (11.8 miles, 18.9 km, direction SW)

The village lies a short distance from the beauty spot Carsington Water, between the market town's of Ripley and Belper...

Matlock Road

Matlock Bath (96 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction SW)

Matlock Bath lies amongst some of the most beautiful river-valley country in England...

Parish Church, Denby, Derbyshire.

Denby (5 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction S)

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

Laughton en le Morthen village, from the top of all Saints Church

Laughton en le Morthen (25 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction N)

Once a mining hamlet, Laughton-en-le-Morthen is now thriving village with stylish housing expanding out from its medieval centre...

The lovely village of Babbington, near Awsworth, Nottinghamshire.

Babbington (4 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction S)

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...

The Anglican Church of St John the Baptist at Smalley, Derbyshire

Smalley (5 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction S)

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

Middleton by Wirksworth, Derbyshire: Winter on Middleton Moor

Middleton by Wirksworth (7 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (14.1 miles, 22.6 km, direction SW)

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Edensor Church

Edensor (20 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction W)

It was the 6th Duke of Devonshire who looked out of his window one day from Chatsworth House, and realised that the magnificent view of the park in front of him was blocked by a.....

St Anne's Parish Church, Baslow, Derbyshire, dates from the thirteenth century.

Baslow (25 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (14.7 miles, 23.6 km, direction W)

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...

St. Mary Magdalene's Church, Whiston (nr Rotherham), South Yorkshire.

Whiston (11 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction N)

Whiston is surrounded by fine countryside, leafy lanes lead towards Morthen and Wickersley...

St Mary's Church, Ilkeston, Derbyshire during the Annual Fair in October

Ilkeston (38 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction S)

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...

Ecclesfield Church St Mary

Sheffield (127 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (15.3 miles, 24.7 km, direction NW)

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Recommended attractions near Glapwell

A picture of Pleasley Pit Country Park

Pleasley Pit Country Park (8 Pictures)

(1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction SE)

Pleasley Pit Country park is a reclaimed colliery site, which now offers nature lovers the chance to see record numbers of.....

Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire

Hardwick Hall (134 Pictures)

(1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction SW)

This magnificent Elizabethan house was begun by Elizabeth, Countess of Shrewsbury (Bess of Hardwick) in the year 1591. For the.....

This is the front of Sutton Scaresdale Hall, Derbyshire

Sutton Scarsdale Hall (15 Pictures)

(3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction NW)

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The Senses

Bolsover Castle (100 Pictures)

(3.0 miles, 4.9 km, direction N)

The early morning sun streams down on a piece of Derbyshire's proud heritage, as into view come the magnificent ruins of Bolsover.....

Walled flower garden at Newstead Abbey in Nottinghamshire.

Newstead Abbey (64 Pictures)

(8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction SE)

A beautiful historic house set in a glorious landscape of gardens and parkland within the heart of Nottinghamshire, England......

A picture of Wonderland Pleasure Park

Wonderland Pleasure Park (2 Pictures)

(10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction SE)

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The Great Oak, Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Forest (39 Pictures)

(10.4 miles, 16.8 km, direction SE)

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National Tramway Museum

National Tramway Museum (50 Pictures)

(10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction SW)

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Clumber Country Park (148 Pictures)

(11.2 miles, 18.1 km, direction NE)

The peaceful landscape of this delightful country park gives visitors lovely summer memories of time spent ambling around.....

Derilect Riber Castle, Matlock, Derbyshire

Riber Castle (2 Pictures)

(11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction W)

The Matlocks between them form some of the most outstanding countryside in the Peak District. Here you can find Riber Castle.....

The D H Lawrence Birthplace Museum, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire

D H Lawrence Birthplace Museum (2 Pictures)

(11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction S)

Admirers of D.H.Lawrence (1885-1930) should visit this place, the great 20th-century writer and poet once said of it " The scene.....

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Gullivers Kingdom

(12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction W)

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Heights of Abraham

The Heights of Abraham (20 Pictures)

(12.6 miles, 20.4 km, direction W)

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American Adventure Theme Park

American Adventure Theme Park (4 Pictures)

(13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction S)

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Osborne's Pond, Shipley Country Park, Derbyshire

Shipley Country Park (30 Pictures)

(13.8 miles, 22.3 km, direction S)

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

Chatsworth House

Chatsworth House (281 Pictures)

(13.9 miles, 22.3 km, direction W)

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

Nine ladies stone circle

Nine Ladies Stone Circle, Stanton Moor (4 Pictures)

(14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction W)

This wild eyrie stretch of moorland has an invigorating, yet gloomy feel to it and looking around at the barrows left from the.....

Garden view of the Erewash Museum on High Street, Ilkeston

The Erewash Museum (2 Pictures)

(15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction S)

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The central courtyard, Haddon Hall, Derbyshire

Haddon Hall (48 Pictures)

(15.2 miles, 24.5 km, direction W)

Perched in a picturesque position above the Derbyshire River Wye, the grey stone walls of Haddon House tempt invitingly, and you.....

Roche Abbey, Maltby

Roche Abbey (68 Pictures)

(15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction N)

The evocative remains of Roche Abbey rising from a landscape laid out by Capability Brown present an awe-inspiring sight,.....


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