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Recommended Towns & Villages near Wensley

Winster. A village in Derbyshire

Winster (21 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction W)

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

A view of Matlock Bath

Matlock Bath (96 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction SE)

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

Looking over Elton in the Peak District

Elton (13 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (2.6 miles, 4.3 km, direction W)

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.....

Middleton by Wirksworth, Derbyshire: Winter on Middleton Moor

Middleton by Wirksworth (7 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (3.4 miles, 5.6 km, direction S)

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The Cascade

Bakewell (202 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Derbyshire (5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction NW)

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...

St Peters Church

Edensor (20 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction N)

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.....

Sheepwash bridge, Ashford in the Water

Ashford in the Water (80 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction NW)

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 of Crich, Derbyshire and the beautiful countryside around it.

Crich (63 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (6.9 miles, 11.0 km, direction SE)

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...

Baslow, Derbyshire

Baslow (25 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction N)

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...

Hartington

Hartington (34 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction W)

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

River Dove, Milldale, Derbyshire.

Milldale (10 Pictures)

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

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

Cressbrook Mill, Cressbrook, Derbyshire

Cressbrook (13 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (9.2 miles, 14.9 km, direction NW)

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. .....

Heage Windmill

Heage (3 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction SE)

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

The Crooked Spire!

Chesterfield (75 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Derbyshire (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction NE)

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 Churchyard of the plague village of Eyam, Derbyshire. 23 July 04

Eyam (17 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction N)

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...

Ilam Hall

Ilam (58 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction SW)

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.....

Ashbourne Parish Church

Ashbourne (14 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Derbyshire (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction SW)

Ashbourne is a delightful market town located in the Derbyshire Dales, in the central part of England...

The Anglican Parish Church at Ripley, Derbyshire.

Ripley (8 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction SE)

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

Tideswell (5 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction NW)

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

Halter Devil Chapel, Mugginton, Derbyshire

Mugginton (1 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (11.5 miles, 18.6 km, direction S)

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

Recommended attractions near Wensley

Nine ladies stone circle

Nine Ladies Stone Circle, Stanton Moor (4 Pictures)

(1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction NW)

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

Heights of Abraham

The Heights of Abraham (20 Pictures)

(2.4 miles, 3.8 km, direction SE)

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Gullivers Kingdom

(2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction SE)

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Robin Hood's Stride, Derbyshire.

Robin Hood's Stride (8 Pictures)

(2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction W)

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

Derilect Riber Castle, Matlock, Derbyshire

Riber Castle (2 Pictures)

(3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction SE)

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

The central courtyard, Haddon Hall, Derbyshire

Haddon Hall (48 Pictures)

(3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction NW)

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

Chatsworth House

Chatsworth House (281 Pictures)

(5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction N)

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

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

Lathkill Dale (7 Pictures)

(5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction NW)

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

Carsington waters, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. Looking over waters from island point

Carsington Water (49 Pictures)

(6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction S)

Carsington Water is situated close to the village of Carsington in the lower regions of Derbyshire. Carsington Water is a large.....

National Tramway Museum

National Tramway Museum (50 Pictures)

(6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction SE)

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Tissington Hall

Tissington Hall (8 Pictures)

(8.0 miles, 12.8 km, direction SW)

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

Thorpe Cloud on the right at Dovedale

Dovedale (62 Pictures)

(9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction SW)

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

Ilam Hall. Thorpe Cloud from Ilam

Ilam Park (12 Pictures)

(10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction SW)

Running along both banks of the river Manifold, this is an area of beautiful open park and woodland with spectacular views.....

A picture of Peak District National Park

Peak District National Park (407 Pictures)

(10.8 miles, 17.3 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.....

This is the front of Sutton Scaresdale Hall, Derbyshire

Sutton Scarsdale Hall (15 Pictures)

(11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction NE)

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Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire

Hardwick Hall (134 Pictures)

(12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction E)

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

Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire

Kedleston Hall (25 Pictures)

(13.3 miles, 21.5 km, direction S)

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

The Senses

Bolsover Castle (100 Pictures)

(13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction NE)

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

A picture of Pleasley Pit Country Park

Pleasley Pit Country Park (8 Pictures)

(14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction E)

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

Mam Tor in Hope Valley, Derbyshire

Hope Valley (6 Pictures)

(14.9 miles, 23.9 km, direction NW)

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