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Recommended Towns & Villages near Wigley

Calton Lees

Edensor (20 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (3.9 miles, 6.3 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 (3.9 miles, 6.3 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...

The Crooked Spire

Chesterfield (75 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Derbyshire (4.5 miles, 7.2 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.....

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Bakewell (202 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Derbyshire (6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction W)

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...

Inn in Eyam

Eyam (17 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (6.7 miles, 10.9 km, direction NW)

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...

A steep lane in Ashford

Ashford in the Water (80 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction W)

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...

Sutton Scarsdale Hall, Derbyshire

Sutton Scarsdale (18 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction E)

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

Below Stanage Edge

Hathersage (59 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction NW)

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

Winster. A village in Derbyshire

Winster (21 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (8.2 miles, 13.3 km, direction SW)

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 (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction S)

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

Great tit with food for young

Elton (13 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction SW)

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.....

Cressbrook Mill, Cressbrook, Derbyshire

Cressbrook (13 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction W)

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. .....

Bolsover Castle

Bolsover (90 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (10.0 miles, 16.0 km, direction E)

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...

Middleton by Wirksworth, Derbyshire: scene near Middleton Top

Middleton by Wirksworth (7 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction S)

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Sheffield

Sheffield (127 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction N)

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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 (10.5 miles, 17.0 km, direction W)

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

A view of Crich, Derbyshire and the beautiful countryside around it.

Crich (63 Pictures)

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

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...

Castleton in the Peak District

Castleton (217 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction NW)

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.....

Evening near Hartington

Hartington (34 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction SW)

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

Restored six sailed working windmill at Heage, Derbyshire

Heage (3 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction S)

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

Recommended attractions near Wigley

Chatsworth House

Chatsworth House (281 Pictures)

(3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction W)

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

The central courtyard, Haddon Hall, Derbyshire

Haddon Hall (48 Pictures)

(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction SW)

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

Nine ladies stone circle

Nine Ladies Stone Circle, Stanton Moor (4 Pictures)

(6.7 miles, 10.7 km, direction SW)

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

Derilect Riber Castle, Matlock, Derbyshire

Riber Castle (2 Pictures)

(7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction S)

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

A picture of Peak District National Park

Peak District National Park (407 Pictures)

(7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction NW)

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

Robin Hood's Stride, Derbyshire.

Robin Hood's Stride (8 Pictures)

(8.0 miles, 12.8 km, direction SW)

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

This is the front of Sutton Scaresdale Hall, Derbyshire

Sutton Scarsdale Hall (15 Pictures)

(8.0 miles, 12.8 km, direction E)

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Heights of Abraham

The Heights of Abraham (20 Pictures)

(8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction S)

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Gullivers Kingdom

(8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction S)

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

Lathkill Dale (7 Pictures)

(8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction SW)

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

Botanical Gardens fountain 24th Feb 2005

Botanical Gardens, Sheffield (5 Pictures)

(9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction N)

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The Senses

Bolsover Castle (100 Pictures)

(9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction E)

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

Towards Stanage on an Autumn day

Stanage Edge (26 Pictures)

(9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction NW)

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

A picture of Sheffield Cathedral

Sheffield Cathedral (1 Pictures)

(10.2 miles, 16.5 km, direction N)

This cathedral dates mostly from the 15th century, it was the former parish church of St.Peter and St.Paul, its tower and.....

Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire

Hardwick Hall (134 Pictures)

(10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction SE)

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

National Tramway Museum

National Tramway Museum (50 Pictures)

(10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction S)

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Mam Tor in Hope Valley, Derbyshire

Hope Valley (6 Pictures)

(11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction NW)

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A picture of Pleasley Pit Country Park

Pleasley Pit Country Park (8 Pictures)

(12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction E)

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

Ladybower Reservoir, Derbyshire. October 2004

Ladybower Reservoir (108 Pictures)

(12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction NW)

This beautiful reservoir is found in the undulating Derbyshire countryside. It is the lowest of the Peak districts three.....

The Keep at Peveril Castle

Peveril Castle (31 Pictures)

(12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction NW)

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


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