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Recommended Towns & Villages near Sheldon

Fennel Street, Ashford in the water

Ashford in the Water (80 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction NE)

The village was a centre for candle making, noted for lead mining and made famous by the discovery of Ashford marble which was first quarried by Henry Watson in 1748...

A view from the old bridge, taken on 23 July 04

Bakewell (202 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Derbyshire (2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction E)

Bakewell is the largest town in the Peak District National Park. It is an old town full of glowing stone houses and buildings that lend an air of ambience and overall warmth...

Cressbrook Mill Water, Derbyshire

Cressbrook (13 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction N)

Set amidst the dramatic scenery of the glorious Peak District National Park, Cressbrook offers visitors breathtaking views from the road winding through this deep river valley. .....

Tideswell Church, known as 'Cathedral of the Peak'. The centre piece of the village.

Tideswell (5 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction N)

Tideswell is famous for its superb, large church, known as the "Cathedral of the Peak"...

Edensor Church

Edensor (20 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction E)

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.....

Baslow

Baslow (25 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction NE)

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...

The Plague Cottages, Eyam, Derbyshire

Eyam (17 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction NE)

Setting its chilling history to one side, this is a village with a lot to offer. It is hidden away in a matchless location above the limestone peaks of Middleton Dale in the Peak District...

Great tit with food for young

Elton (13 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction SE)

This unspoilt small peakland village stands 950 feet above sea level offering stunning views of the peakland countryside. It is a very tradional village, which had its own fire.....

Hartington

Hartington (34 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction SW)

Hartington is a small village centred around a medieval market place, with attractive 18th and 19th century buildings...

View of Winster taken on 'Secret Gardens of Winster' day 2005

Winster (21 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction SE)

Today, this graceful village with its sweeping main street and quiet little alleyways is a tourist destination of character and charm...

View of Buxton, Derbyshire.

Buxton (81 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Derbyshire (7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction NW)

This barely spoilt town offers an exciting opportunity to enjoy a town crammed with beautiful buildings whilst exploring the high upland regions of England's glorious Peak District National Park...

Hathersage Church

Hathersage (59 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction NE)

The town now takes advantage of its superb position, operating mostly as an attractive place for tourists...

River Dove, Milldale, Derbyshire.

Milldale (10 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (8.9 miles, 14.4 km, direction S)

Milldale is a glorious stone village lying in scenic countryside towards the southern fringes of the Peak District National Park...

Castleton from Peveril Castle

Castleton (217 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction N)

Castleton is one of the Jewels of the Peak District. It is a famous centre for caverns where you will find four of the countries most famous show caves. It is also the home of.....

Heights Of Abraham , Matlock Bath

Matlock Bath (96 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction SE)

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

Middleton by Wirksworth, Derbyshire: Winter on Middleton Moor

Middleton by Wirksworth (7 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction SE)

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Chapel-en-le-Frith, Eccles Pike Topograph

Chapel-en-le-Frith (5 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (10.5 miles, 16.8 km, direction NW)

Chapel is a well preserved, picturesque place. It has a lovely old church dating back to the 14th-century which stands on the spot of an earlier church built by foresters a century or so before...

Riverside entrance to Ilam Park

Ilam (58 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction S)

A pretty and popular village which includes a wonderful park which is part of Ilam Hall. Enjoy wonderful walks through the park and the lovely river Manifold. The village is set.....

A Red Admiral

Whaley Bridge (13 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (12.8 miles, 20.7 km, direction NW)

An attractive small town in the High Peak district of Derbyshire...

THe Market Hall, Chesterfield

Chesterfield (75 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Derbyshire (13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction E)

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.....

Recommended attractions near Sheldon

Batemans House, Lathkill Dale, near Alport, Derbyshire Peak District

Lathkill Dale (7 Pictures)

(1.7 miles, 2.8 km, direction S)

This is one of the Peak Districts hidden gems, not only is the scenery highly picturesque but the region is full of interesting.....

The central courtyard, Haddon Hall, Derbyshire

Haddon Hall (48 Pictures)

(4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction E)

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

Robin Hood's Stride, Derbyshire.

Robin Hood's Stride (8 Pictures)

(4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction SE)

Robin Hood's Stride is a rocky outcrop overlooking the pretty village of Elton, in Derbyshire. By tradition the sole province of.....

Chatsworth House

Chatsworth House (281 Pictures)

(5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction E)

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)

(5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction SE)

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

A picture of Peak District National Park

Peak District National Park (407 Pictures)

(5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction N)

The varied and seductive scenery of the Peak District National Park rivals the scenic beauty of any where in the land. It is an.....

The Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire

Pavilion Gardens, Buxton (1 Pictures)

(8.0 miles, 12.8 km, direction W)

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Mam Tor in Hope Valley, Derbyshire

Hope Valley (6 Pictures)

(8.8 miles, 14.1 km, direction N)

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Inside the entrance to Peak Cavern Cave, in Castleton, Derbyshire

Peak Cavern (13 Pictures)

(8.9 miles, 14.4 km, direction N)

Peak Cavern is one of the finest of the many underground caverns of this area. It lies beneath Peveril Castle at the centre of.....

The Keep at Peveril Castle

Peveril Castle (31 Pictures)

(9.0 miles, 14.4 km, direction N)

Built to be impregnable, the ruins of Peveril Castle stand on a steep ridge with dramatic views in all directions, giving the.....

Inside the Blue John Cavern (04-05-2006)

Blue John Cavern (18 Pictures)

(9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction N)

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Stalagtites in Treak Cliff Cavern, Derbyshire, UK

Treak Cliff Cavern (3 Pictures)

(9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction N)

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A picture of Speedwell Cavern

Speedwell Cavern (5 Pictures)

(9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction N)

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Heights of Abraham

The Heights of Abraham (20 Pictures)

(9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction SE)

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Gullivers Kingdom

(9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction SE)

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Thorpe Cloud on the right at Dovedale

Dovedale (62 Pictures)

(10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction S)

The River Dove flows through one of England's loveliest valleys. Though little more than a mile long, Dove Dale shows a variety.....

Derilect Riber Castle, Matlock, Derbyshire

Riber Castle (2 Pictures)

(10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction SE)

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

Tissington Hall

Tissington Hall (8 Pictures)

(10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction S)

Dating from Jacobean times, Tissington Hall has been lived in by the FitzHerbert family for 500 years and is set in the beautiful.....

The stunning Goyt Valley near Buxton, Derbyshire

Goyt's Moss (3 Pictures)

(10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction W)

Goyt's Moss lies in the wild and beautiful Goyt Valley, its steep slopes sweep down into the tranquil waters of the Fernlee.....

Towards Stanage on an Autumn day

Stanage Edge (26 Pictures)

(11.0 miles, 17.6 km, direction N)

Stanage Edge is an elevated gritstone edge or enscarpment that stretches for around 4 miles giving extensive views across the.....


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