'''Derbyshire''' [http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk] [http://www.derbyshire-thepeakdistrict.co.uk] is a county in northern England, part of the United Kingdom.
Cities, towns and villages
Cities
Derby
Towns
Ashbourne
Bakewell
Belper
Buxton
Chesterfield
Glossop
Ilkeston
Matlock
Whaley Bridge
Wirksworth
Villages
Eyam
Other destinations
Countryside
The '''Peak District National Park''' - Britain's first ever National Park, set up in 1951. A very large part of Derbyshire is within the Park (though it also extends into parts of neighbouring counties).
Dovedale - a picturesque valley, very popular with visitors and so can be crowded on Summer weekends and Bank Holidays
Ladybower and Derwent reservoirs
High Peak Trail - path for cyclists and walkers along former railway line
Monsal Trail - footpath
Pennine Way - a long distance footpath, which starts in the north of the county
Carsington Water - a reservoir
Country houses
Chatsworth House - near Bakewell
Haddon Hall - near Bakewell
Kedleston Hall - near Derby
Calke Abbey - near Melbourne
Sudbury Hall (also includes The Museum of Childhood) - near Uttoxeter
Other historic buildings
Cromford Mill
Museums
Derby museums (see Derby article)
Crich Tramway Village (also known as The National Tramway Museum)
Midland Railway Centre
Understand
Derby people do have a noticeable accent but this is easily understood.
Get in
'''By train'''
To Derby and Chesterfield: Direct trains from many places including London (St Pancras station), Birmingham, Bristol, Oxford, Newcastle, York, Leeds, Sheffield, Edinburgh and Nottingham
To Buxton and Chapel-en-le-Frith: Trains from Manchester (Piccadily station)
To Glossop and Hadfield: Trains from Manchester (Piccadily station)
To Matlock: Trains from Derby
To Edale, Hope and Hathersage: Trains from Sheffield and Manchester
For train times, contact [http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ National Rail Enquiries], telephone 08457 484950.
'''By plane'''
The nearest airports to Derbyshire are Manchester Airport and Nottingham East Midlands Airport.
Get around
'''By bus'''
Local bus services operate between many of the towns in Derbyshire. A number of villages are served by bus services, but many have only a limited frequency. The buses are operated by numerous different companies.
The Derbyshire Wayfarer rover ticket is good value if travelling on more than one bus or train service. It is valid on nearly all buses and trains within Derbyshire.
The Transpeak bus is the main service for crossing the county. It runs from Nottingham via Derby, Belper, Matlock, Bakewell and Buxton to Manchester.
For timetable information see the Derbyshire County Council public transport [http://www.derbysbus.net/ website] or phone [http://www.traveline.org.uk/ Traveline] on 0870 6082608.
'''By train'''
Within the county, there are train services between Derby and Matlock and between Derby and Chesterfield.
Eat
Sleep
'''Holiday cottages'''
Marmadukes Coach House, Wirksworth, Derbyshire [http://www.marmadukescoachhouse.co.uk]. The Coach House is a luxurious holiday cottage available for rent in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales.
Hillside Croft, Hulland, Derbyshire, 01335344795. Hillside croft is a large holiday cottage that comfortably sleeps 10 adults.
The Green, Hope Village, Derbyshire, 01298871004. The Green sleeps up to 18 adults and features an indoor swimming pool.
Drink
Peak District Holiday Cottage. ockfield House, Flagg Lane, Flagg. 129885202. ttp://www.peakdistrictholidaycottage.com. _345 - __630. 01,47,23.5 W. 3,13,14.6 N. Two, two bedroomed holiday cottages appointed to a high standard with breathtaking views of the surrounding Peak District.
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