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Tutbury (50 Pictures)

in the county of Staffordshire (2.5 miles, 4.1 km, direction E)

This picturesque little town in the Dove Valley is dominated by the ruins of the medieval castle...

Sudbury Hall, Derbyshire

Sudbury (16 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (2.8 miles, 4.6 km, direction N)

The village of Sudbury lies in a landscape of contrasts where old Royal hunting grounds meet with the industrial heritage of 19th-century England...

Parish Church, Church Broughton, South Derbyshire

Church Broughton (1 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction NE)

Church Broughton is an attractive Derbyshire village lying in open countryside that is perhaps best noted for its ancient church dedicated to Saint Michael...

River Trent and Burton Bridge. Burton upon Trent, Staffs

Burton upon Trent (54 Pictures)

in the county of Staffordshire (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction SE)

Burton-on-Trent is an attractive town, it has a pleasing market place surrounded by pleasant properties, some being timber-frame black and white...

Repton Church Gate, Derbyshire

Repton (9 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction E)

Repton is one of England's most ancient towns, it was once the capital of the Saxon Kingdom of Mercia and the church there is the burial ground of Saxon Kings...

Denstone village store

Denstone (7 Pictures)

in the county of Staffordshire (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction NW)

Denstone is a peaceful village set in the midst of rural Staffordshire countryside, where farm meadows are watered from a myriad of sparkling rivers flowing down from the Peak District National Park...

Alton Tower - Taken By David Thomas Sept 2001

Alton (29 Pictures)

in the county of Staffordshire (10.9 miles, 17.6 km, direction NW)

The village has many elegant stone buildings, and there is a circular lock-up and the romantic ruins of a 12th-century castle...

Halter Devil Chapel, Mugginton, Derbyshire

Mugginton (1 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (11.6 miles, 18.6 km, direction NE)

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

The main street, market day, Ashbourne, Derbyshire.

Ashbourne (14 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Derbyshire (11.8 miles, 18.9 km, direction N)

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

The Tudor Cafe

Lichfield (216 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Staffordshire (12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction S)

The Lichfield Markets have been held on the historic Market Square since King Stephen granted the first charter for a market in 1153. In the past martyrs were burnt at the.....

A picture of Swarkestone

Swarkestone (9 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction E)

Swarkestone is a small enchanting village which grew up on the reeeded banks of the River Trent...

Memorial to Joseph Wright (the painter 'Wright of Derby'), Irongate, Derby

Derby (68 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction NE)

This is the premier town of the Shire, it is steeped in history with roots stretching to Roman times - the legions had a camp near the east bank of the Derwent, but the town was.....

Staunton Harold Reservoir

Staunton Harold (22 Pictures)

in the county of Leicestershire (13.3 miles, 21.5 km, direction E)

Staunton was mentioned in the Doomsday Book when it was held by Henry de Ferrers...

View from the tower Ashby de la Zouch Castle, Leicestershire

Ashby de la Zouch (41 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Leicestershire (13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction SE)

This town takes its name from the La Souche family, lords of the manor from about 1160. The Norman prefix distinguishes Ashby from other towns of similar name...

Garlic Path, Ilam Park

Ilam (58 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction N)

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.....

Sunrise over Tamworth

Tamworth (32 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Staffordshire (14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction S)

In the 8th century the Saxon Kingdom of Mercia was ruled from Tamworth. Later in AD 913, a fortress was built here by the daughter of King Alfred...

Froghall Railway Station

Froghall (9 Pictures)

in the county of Staffordshire (15.4 miles, 24.7 km, direction NW)

Attractively situated on the banks of the Caldon Canal in the beautiful Churnet Valley. Froghall offers visitors the opportunity to experience a diverse range of landscapes including fine watermeadows with a wealth of wildlife...

Church Lane, Stafford

Stafford (55 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Staffordshire (16.0 miles, 25.7 km, direction W)

Set in a landscape of contrasts with constantly changing scenery from the Royal hunting forests of Cannock Chase to the breweries of Burton, it is pleasurable to come across the.....

Royal Oak Hotel, Cannock Town Centre.

Cannock (37 Pictures)

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

Think of Cannock and nearly always there springs to life a vision of the wonderful landscape of Cannock Chase, originally a giant "Royal Forest" gradually reduced in size and grazed by numerous flocks of sheep until the turn of the 20th century...

River Dove, Milldale, Derbyshire.

Milldale (10 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (16.9 miles, 27.2 km, direction N)

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

Recommended attractions near Hanbury

Tutbury, Staffordshire: Tutbury Castle ruins

Tutbury Castle (6 Pictures)

(2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction E)

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Bridge across the Lake

Sudbury Hall (22 Pictures)

(3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction N)

This delightful historic house which was built in the early 17th century for the Lords Vernon, has all the ingredients for a.....

Part of Croxden Abbey, Near Uttoxeter, Staffordshire

Croxden Abbey (6 Pictures)

(10.0 miles, 16.2 km, direction NW)

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Alton Castle, Staffordshire

Alton Castle (5 Pictures)

(11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction NW)

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Alton Towers

Alton Towers Theme Park (61 Pictures)

(11.5 miles, 18.4 km, direction NW)

Alton Towers is the number one theme park in England. Dating back to the Victorian times, Alton Towers closed during the outbreak.....

Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire

Kedleston Hall (25 Pictures)

(11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction NE)

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

Sunrise in Beacon Park, Lichfield

Lichfield Cathedral (112 Pictures)

(11.8 miles, 18.9 km, direction S)

Most recently Lichfield Cathedral has been the scene of an important archaeological find which has astounded the world of.....

Calke Abbey, Derbyshire

Calke Abbey (57 Pictures)

(11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction E)

Calke Abbey was built between 1701-1703. The building, in the Baroque style, was built for Sir John Harpur. It is an.....

The River Trent, Shugborough Estate

Shugborough Estate (37 Pictures)

(11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction W)

Shugborough Hall with its vast surrounding estate has been the seat of the Earls of Lichfield, the Anson family, ever since it.....

Derby museum and Art Gallery, the Wardwick, Derby.

Derby Museum and Art Gallery (1 Pictures)

(12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction NE)

This exceptional museum is housed in an impressive building of modern times. It gives visitors of every age a fascinating.....

Derby Cathedral, Derby, Derbyshire.

Derby Cathedral (7 Pictures)

(12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction NE)

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image of staunton harold reservoir taken from hall roof, 2003

Staunton Harold Reservoir (5 Pictures)

(12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction E)

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Sunrise through the Pines, Cannock Chase

Cannock Chase Country Park (140 Pictures)

(13.3 miles, 21.3 km, direction SW)

Once upon a time this vast area was the 'Happy Hunting' ground of Kings and Queens of England who came here to enjoy a good day's.....

Staunton Harold Church

Staunton Harold Hall (14 Pictures)

(13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction E)

This is said to be one of the most delightful country houses in Leicestershire, it was the former home of the Ferrers family who.....

View from the tower Ashby de la Zouch Castle, Leicestershire

Ashby de la Zouch Castle (28 Pictures)

(13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction SE)

The ancient, crumbling walls of Ashby de la Zouch castle keep once rose to a towering 95ft and had four floors. It belonged to.....

Staunton harold hall & Church, Leicestershire

Staunton Harold Church (6 Pictures)

(14.3 miles, 22.9 km, direction E)

Imposing church built in 1653, with fine panelled interior, set in attractive parkland...

Tamworth Castle, Staffordshire

Tamworth Castle (9 Pictures)

(14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction S)

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Ilam Hall. Thorpe Cloud from Ilam

Ilam Park (12 Pictures)

(14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction N)

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

Elvaston Castle

Elvaston Castle (41 Pictures)

(15.2 miles, 24.4 km, direction E)

The first view of this impressive early 19th-century house nestling above sweeping lawns is quite tantalizing, giving visitors a.....

Tissington Hall

Tissington Hall (8 Pictures)

(15.2 miles, 24.5 km, direction N)

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


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