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Derbyshire (/ ˈdɑːrbiʃɪər, - ʃər / DAR-bee-sheer, -shər) [ 4 ] is a ceremonial county in the East Midlands of England. It borders Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, and South Yorkshire to the north, Nottinghamshire to the east, Leicestershire to the south-east, Staffordshire to the south and west, and Cheshire to the west.
Sep 21, 2024 · Derbyshire, administrative, geographic, and historic county in the East Midlands of England. The landscape varies from the bleak moorlands of the northern Peak District to the Trent lowlands in the south, and industry ranges from tourism in the Peak District to mining and engineering in the eastern.
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Visit Derbyshire to explore a national park with craggy hills, sweeping dales, mysterious henges and swathes of dense woodland. This East Midlands county is all about the great outdoors. Walk the moors and tors of the Peak District and stop off in market towns Bakewell and Buxton to try the mouth-watering tart and mineral water.
Nestled in the heart of England, this region boasts rolling hills, picturesque villages, and historic market towns. Explore the rugged beauty of the Peak District National Park, visit like Chatsworth House, or wander through charming market towns like Ashbourne or Bakewell.
Derby (/ ˈ d ɑːr b i / ⓘ DAR-bee) is a city and unitary authority area on the River Derwent in Derbyshire, England. Derbyshire is named after Derby, which was its original county town. As a unitary authority, Derby is administratively independent from Derbyshire County Council. The population of Derby is 263,490 (2022). [4]
Plan your next break to the Peak District and Derbyshire and discover a place of wild peaks and rugged moorland with views that stretch forever. A place of chocolate-box villages nestling in gentle countryside, with the prettiest cottages and dogs lazing by the pub fire.
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