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Market Street, Mansfield

Mansfield

(3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction SE)

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

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Bolsover Castle

Bolsover

(4.0 miles, 6.5 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...

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

Sutton Scarsdale

(4.3 miles, 7.0 km, direction NW)

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

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THe Market Hall, Chesterfield

Chesterfield

(7.8 miles, 12.6 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.....

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A picture of Edwinstowe

Edwinstowe

(8.2 miles, 13.2 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.....

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Papplewick

(9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction S)

This delightful village lies close to the forest made famous by the legendry Robin Hood and his sweetheart Maid Marian...

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

Ripley

(10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction SW)

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Worksop

(10.9 miles, 17.5 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...

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A picture of Crich

Crich

(10.9 miles, 17.6 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...

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Heage Windmill, Derbyshire

Heage

(11.6 miles, 18.6 km, direction SW)

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

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Stainsby Mill, Doe Lea, Derbyshire

Stainsby Mill

(2.1 miles, 3.3 km, direction W)

A fully working 19th-century flour water mill located on the grounds of Hardwick Hall, both attractions under the care of the.....

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Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire

Hardwick Hall

(2.1 miles, 3.3 km, direction W)

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

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Kings Mill reservoir

King's Mill Reservoir

(3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction SE)

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Carr Vale Nature Reserve, Derbyshire

Carr Vale Nature Reserve

(4.1 miles, 6.5 km, direction NW)

A mixture of open water, marsh, grassland and scrub that provides habitat for wintering wildfowl and raptors, migrating waders,.....

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The Senses

Bolsover Castle

(4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction NW)

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

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Poulter Country Park, Nether Langwith, Derbyshire

Poulter Country Park

(4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction NE)

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This is the front of Sutton Scaresdale Hall, Derbyshire

Sutton Scarsdale Hall

(4.4 miles, 7.0 km, direction NW)

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Boating Lake

Vicar Water Country Park

(5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction E)

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Pools Brooke Country Park, Staveley, Derbyshire

Pools Brook Country Park

(6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction NW)

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Sherwood Pines Forest Park

Sherwood Pines Forest Park

(7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction E)

"Sherwood Pines Forest Park is a pine woodland with areas of birch, oak, sweetchestnut and beech. Birch is one of the most common.....

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