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Derbyshire

Non-metropolitan and ceremonial county in England

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Overview

Derbyshire is a county in the English Midlands part of the United Kingdom. Derbyshire has many attractions, including Peak District scenery such as Mam Tor and Kinder Scout, and more urban attractions such as Bakewell, Buxton and Derby. Its heritage sites include Bolsover Castle, Castleton, Chatsworth House, National Tramway Museum at Crich, Peak Rail steam railway, Midland Railway steam railway, Dovedale, Haddon Hall, the Heights of Abraham and Matlock Bath.

Getting there and around

Getting there

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The M1 from London and Leeds runs along the eastern edge of Derbyshire while the A6 crosses from north west to south east of the county.
By bus
Coach services are operated by National Express to Derby from around the country. Trent Barton connects the Derby to Chesterfield and Nottingham at very regular intervals on weekdays and weekends.

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Cities

Peak District

The Peak District (also called The Peak) is a picturesque upland area of the East Midlands, Yorkshire and North West regions of England. There are no precise boundaries; the term comprises most rural areas and small towns which lie between (and are within easy reach of) Sheffield, Huddersfield, Manchester, Macclesfield, Congleton, Buxton, Stoke-on-Trent, Derby, Matlock and Chesterfield.

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Cities, towns and villages

UnderstandThe varied landscape of Derbyshire makes it an attractive destination for sightseers, particularly hikers. The south is a low-level clayland area, dominated by the broad, flat, gravel-filled valley of the River Trent.

TalkDerby people do have a noticeable accent but this is easily understood. You may be greeted by Ey Up Mi Duck. Do not be concerned: it is not an insult but a friendly greeting.

Get inThe M1 from London and Leeds runs along the eastern edge of Derbyshire while the A6 crosses from north west to south east of the county.

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EatThere are many great country inns serving English pub food making exploring the villages very rewarding.

DrinkThe county has a large number of pubs in the towns and in the country serving numerous brands of real ale.

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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Derbyshire" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photo: Dave Bevis, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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