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Recommended Towns & Villages near Pleasley

Old town hall, Mansfield, Notts

Mansfield (66 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (2.7 miles, 4.4 km, direction SE)

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

Bolsover, Derbyshire

Bolsover (90 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction NW)

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 (4.9 miles, 7.8 km, direction NW)

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

A picture of Edwinstowe

Edwinstowe (14 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (7.8 miles, 12.5 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.....

The Royal Oak

Chesterfield (75 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Derbyshire (8.4 miles, 13.5 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.....

The Anglican Parish Church at Ripley, Derbyshire.

Ripley (8 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (10.7 miles, 17.3 km, direction SW)

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Priory Church from Memorial Avenue Gardens in front of the library, Worksop, Nottinghamshire.

Worksop (237 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (10.8 miles, 17.4 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...

Museum

Crich (63 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (11.2 miles, 18.0 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...

Restored six sailed working windmill at Heage, Derbyshire

Heage (3 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (11.7 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...

A picture of Babbington

Babbington (4 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (12.7 miles, 20.5 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...

Parish Church, Denby, Derbyshire

Denby (5 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction SW)

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

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

Smalley (5 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction SW)

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

A view of Matlock Bath

Matlock Bath (96 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction W)

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

Southwell Abbey Ruins

Southwell (51 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (13.6 miles, 22.0 km, direction SE)

Southwell, surrounded by lovely open countryside, offers an interesting choice of guest accommodation and has a good range of shops, inns and restaurants...

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

Ilkeston (38 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (14.3 miles, 23.0 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...

All Saints Church, Laughton en le Morthen, South Yorkshire

Laughton en le Morthen (25 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (14.9 miles, 23.9 km, direction N)

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

Middleton by Wirksworth, Derbyshire: Winter on Middleton Moor

Middleton by Wirksworth (7 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction W)

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Trowell, Nottinghamshire

Trowell (3 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (15.2 miles, 24.5 km, direction S)

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...

The Hard Rock Cafe at the junction of King and Queen Street, Nottingham.

Nottingham (210 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Nottinghamshire (15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction S)

The City of Nottingham is famed for fine lace, the romance of Maid Marion and Robin Hood and as the birthplace of the founder of the Salvation Army, General William Booth (1829-1912)...

Edensor, Derbyshire

Edensor (20 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (16.0 miles, 25.7 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.....

Recommended attractions near Pleasley

A picture of Pleasley Pit Country Park

Pleasley Pit Country Park (8 Pictures)

(0.5 miles, 0.9 km)

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)

(2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction W)

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

The Senses

Bolsover Castle (100 Pictures)

(4.7 miles, 7.6 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.....

This is the front of Sutton Scaresdale Hall, Derbyshire

Sutton Scarsdale Hall (15 Pictures)

(4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction NW)

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Walled flower garden at Newstead Abbey in Nottinghamshire.

Newstead Abbey (64 Pictures)

(7.1 miles, 11.5 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)

(8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction SE)

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The Great Oak, Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Forest (39 Pictures)

(8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction SE)

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Clumber Country Park (148 Pictures)

(10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction NE)

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

The D H Lawrence Birthplace Museum, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire

D H Lawrence Birthplace Museum (2 Pictures)

(10.9 miles, 17.5 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.....

National Tramway Museum

National Tramway Museum (50 Pictures)

(11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction SW)

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Derilect Riber Castle, Matlock, Derbyshire

Riber Castle (2 Pictures)

(12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction W)

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

American Adventure Theme Park

American Adventure Theme Park (4 Pictures)

(12.9 miles, 20.7 km, direction S)

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Osborne's Pond, Shipley Country Park, Derbyshire

Shipley Country Park (30 Pictures)

(13.0 miles, 21.0 km, direction S)

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

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Gullivers Kingdom

(13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction W)

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Heights of Abraham

The Heights of Abraham (20 Pictures)

(13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction W)

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Garden view of the Erewash Museum on High Street, Ilkeston

The Erewash Museum (2 Pictures)

(14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction S)

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Southwell Minster, nottinghamshire

Southwell Minster (40 Pictures)

(14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction SE)

Historically a monastery was probably founded here in the 10th century, with the church being begun around 1108. The building.....

Chatsworth House

Chatsworth House (281 Pictures)

(15.5 miles, 25.0 km, direction W)

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

Young Buck

Wollaton Hall (58 Pictures)

(15.5 miles, 25.0 km, direction S)

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

NOTTINGHAM CASTLE MUSEUM

Nottingham Castle Museum (16 Pictures)

(15.9 miles, 25.6 km, direction S)

This superb mansion containing Nottingham's museum and art gallery sits on a green and pleasant mound high above the city. It.....


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