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Recommended Towns & Villages near Whaley Thorns

Bolsover Castle

Bolsover (90 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (3.4 miles, 5.4 km, direction W)

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 Scaresdale Hall, Derbyshire

Sutton Scarsdale (18 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction W)

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

Market place, Mansfield

Mansfield (66 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction S)

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

A picture of Worksop

Worksop (237 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (6.3 miles, 10.1 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...

A picture of Edwinstowe

Edwinstowe (14 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction SE)

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 Market Hall, Chesterfield

Chesterfield (75 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Derbyshire (8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction W)

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.....

All Saints Church, Laughton en le Morthen, South Yorkshire

Laughton en le Morthen (25 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction N)

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

A picture of Whiston

Whiston (11 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction N)

Whiston is surrounded by fine countryside, leafy lanes lead towards Morthen and Wickersley...

Waterfall at Roche Abbey

Maltby (70 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction N)

The town was mentioned in the Doomsday Book, and several historic properties can be found in the region from shortly after this time, of these, of particular note are the handsome ruins of Roche Abbey, a Cistercian foundation of 1147...

St Winifred's church Stainton

Stainton (2 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction N)

This picturesque South Yorkshire village was mentioned in the Doomsday Book, but there is considerable evidence that it existed as a settlement long before 1086...

Public House, Tickhill, South Yorkshire

Tickhill (34 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction N)

This is a pleasant, somewhat sprawling village lying in rural countryside a short distance from the market town of Maltby..

St James Church, Braithwell village, South Yorkshire

Braithwell (32 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction N)

Braithwell lies at the centre of a largely rural community, the surrounding landscape is mostly of farms and leafy lanes siding fields full of grazing cattle and sheep...

Peace Gardens

Sheffield (127 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (14.8 miles, 23.8 km, direction NW)

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Misty March morning

Rotherham (107 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (14.8 miles, 23.9 km, direction NW)

This town was formerly a Saxon market town which remained largely unaltered until the Industrial Revolution...

Southwell Abbey Ruins

Southwell (51 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (14.9 miles, 24.0 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...

A picture of Crich

Crich (63 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (15.2 miles, 24.5 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...

The Anglican Parish Church at Ripley, Derbyshire.

Ripley (8 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (15.2 miles, 24.5 km, direction SW)

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Thrybergh Country Park, South Yorkshire

Thrybergh (14 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (15.7 miles, 25.3 km, direction N)

Thrybergh is a pretty South Yorkshire village with a history stretching back to the time of the Doomsday Book, for centuries it was little more than a small rural village with scattered housing and farms...

Restored six sailed working windmill at Heage, Derbyshire

Heage (3 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (16.1 miles, 26.0 km, direction SW)

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

Wadworth south Yorkshire

Wadworth (7 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (16.2 miles, 26.0 km, direction N)

This is a pleasant South Yorkshire village lying in lush countryside a few miles from the city of Rotherham...

Recommended attractions near Whaley Thorns

The Senses

Bolsover Castle (100 Pictures)

(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction W)

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)

(4.6 miles, 7.5 km, direction SW)

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

This is the front of Sutton Scaresdale Hall, Derbyshire

Sutton Scarsdale Hall (15 Pictures)

(5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction W)

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Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire

Hardwick Hall (134 Pictures)

(6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction SW)

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

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Clumber Country Park (148 Pictures)

(7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction NE)

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

A picture of Wonderland Pleasure Park

Wonderland Pleasure Park (2 Pictures)

(10.2 miles, 16.3 km, direction SE)

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Walled flower garden at Newstead Abbey in Nottinghamshire.

Newstead Abbey (64 Pictures)

(11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction S)

A beautiful historic house set in a glorious landscape of gardens and parkland within the heart of Nottinghamshire, England......

Roche Abbey, Maltby

Roche Abbey (68 Pictures)

(11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction N)

The evocative remains of Roche Abbey rising from a landscape laid out by Capability Brown present an awe-inspiring sight,.....

The Great Oak, Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Forest (39 Pictures)

(11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction S)

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Wetlands Waterfoul Reserve at Lound near Retford, Notts.

Wetlands Waterfoul Reserve (2 Pictures)

(13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction NE)

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A picture of Sheffield Cathedral

Sheffield Cathedral (1 Pictures)

(14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction NW)

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

National Tramway Museum

National Tramway Museum (50 Pictures)

(15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction SW)

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Botanical Gardens fountain 24th Feb 2005

Botanical Gardens, Sheffield (5 Pictures)

(15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction NW)

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Southwell Minster, nottinghamshire

Southwell Minster (40 Pictures)

(15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction SE)

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

The D H Lawrence Birthplace Museum, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire

D H Lawrence Birthplace Museum (2 Pictures)

(15.5 miles, 25.0 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.....

Derilect Riber Castle, Matlock, Derbyshire

Riber Castle (2 Pictures)

(15.7 miles, 25.2 km, direction SW)

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

Thrybergh Country Park in South Yorkshire, England

Thrybergh Country Park (18 Pictures)

(16.0 miles, 25.7 km, direction N)

Thrybergh Country Park evolved out of Thrybergh Reservoir built in the 1800's to supply the borough of Doncaster with water. .....

Chatsworth House

Chatsworth House (281 Pictures)

(16.7 miles, 26.9 km, direction W)

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

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Gullivers Kingdom

(16.8 miles, 27.0 km, direction SW)

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Heights of Abraham

The Heights of Abraham (20 Pictures)

(16.8 miles, 27.0 km, direction SW)

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