Set in the heart of Derbyshire, Amber Valley offers glorious scenery which forms the background for tranquil villages and bustling market towns. Within the green fields and dense woodlands are a range of attractions that will appeal to all ages and interests. The River Derwent flows through Amber Valley, forging the route of the National Heritage Corridor®.
There are excellent transport attractions: at the Midland Railway Centre, enjoy the nostalgia of the era of steam and take in the numerous exhibits at the impressive Museum. Just a few miles away, CrichTramway Village is the home of the National Tramway Museum which offers unlimited journeys along the tramway route with spectacular views across open countryside.
Wingfield Manor is set on the hillside overlooking South Wingfield village. This was the setting for the famous Babington plot involving Mary Queen of Scots, that changed the course of history. To the south is Kedleston Hall, which is one of the largest collections of rhododendrons and azaleas to be found anywhere in the country. Adjacent to the River Gardens at Belper, the Derwent Valley Visitor Centre is based in the historic North Mill, part of a recently granted World Heritage Site.
The history and heritage of the Amber Valley links it with famous names worldwide. Samuel Slater was a Belper apprentice who travelled to Pawtucket in Rhode Island to establish America's cotton mass production. Another local man, Robert Watchorn became a Commissioner of Immigration at Ellis Island in 1905, whilst Florence Nightingale of Holloway was the daughter of a local landowner and became perhaps the most famous woman in the world.
Easily accessible from National and Regional airports or by rail or road, Amber Valley is well worth including in your visit.
Attraction
Belper North Mill Trust
Belper River Gardens
Derwent Valley Visitor Centre
Heage Windmill
St John's Chapel & Heritage Centre
Caravan Park
Classes
Learn To Belly Dance
Yoga - Rachel Jennings
Dentist
Belper Dental Practice
West House Dental Practice
Doctor
Estate Agent
Black Horse Agencies
Everington & Ruddle
Halifax Property Services
Hall & Partners
Parkin Richard & Co
Farmers Market
Health and Fitness Club
Inn
Lion HotelMarket
Belper Farmers Market
Belper Indoor Car Boot
Pub and Bar
Bulls Head
Nags Head
New Inn
Railway
Royal Oak
Tavern
Thorn Tree Inn
White Hart
White Swan
Restaurant
Angelo’s Restaurant
Bear Inn and Hotel
Black Swan
Bulls Head
Carusone
Godfreys
Old Siam Thai
River Garden
Solicitor
Flint Bishop & Barnett
Walker Terry & Wilson
Taxi
A6 Cabs
Belper Cars
Derwent Cars
Red Line Taxis
Vet
Marshall & Till
MARSHALL AND TILL
Sports Clubs
Ambergate CC (Cricket)
Belper (Men's Hockey)
Belper (Women's Hockey)
Belper Amateurs CC (Cricket)
Belper BC (Cycling)
Belper Meadows CC (Cricket)
Duffield CC (Cricket)
Duffield LTC (Tennis)
Shops
Fleur Florists
Games Toys Gifts
Floraline
Boots
J B Pet Supplies
Lilac Flowers
Lancaster & Thorpe
The Cobblers
Ward Shoes Ltd
Thorntons
Childrens Choice
Courtyard Arts
Xplicit Jeans & Casualwear
Superdrug
Fresh Ground (Cafe)
Oxfam Books & Music
Fresh Basil
Jerry Howarth Pork Butchers & Bacon Curer
Walt Mason
Ginger
Yeomans Army Stores
Hallmark Cards
Serenity Hair & Beauty
Webbers Sunley
Homebrands
Belper Auto Tech
Ghost Hair & Beauty
David Nidd (Jewellery) Ltd
The Leather Shop
GB Maycock & Sons
Manor Pharmacy
Buzz Cycles
Belper Tackle
Belper Sports
Allsops Bakery
Railway Tea Room
Fresh & Fruity Green Grocers
I Should Cocoa
Total Health Natural Foods
Liquid Treasure
Party and Cakes
Hunky Dory
Kalico
Hopscotch Giftware
Looks The Biz
Primsisters Country Decor
Sweet Memories
Belper Bread
Beauticious
Fairfields Farm 2 Fork
JB Pet Supplies
Antiques
Sweetings Antiques & Interiors
Derwentside Antiques
Hickling Lee
Activities
Belper BC(Cycling)
Ridgewood Equestrian Centre(Riding)
Places to Stay near Belper
Lion Hotel (0.47 miles)
The Lion Hotel is situated in the centre of one of Derbyshire's most historic towns - Belper. The hotel provides an extremely high level of comfort and service. It was here that ... More
Makeney Hall Hotel (2.23 miles)
Shottle Hall Country House Hotel (2.71 miles)
Shottle Hall provides luxurious accommodation and sumptuous dining in a stunning countryside location. The discerning visitor will appreciate the indivudually designed rooms, the compfortable atmosphere and the opportunity to experience ... More
Horsley Lodge Hotel & Golf Club (2.94 miles)
Welcome to Horsley Lodge; A unique establishment: Independent, family owned and run, full of character, excellent service, first rate food and a wonderfully comfortable atmosphere. It's easy to find, situated ... More
Lumb Farm (2.95 miles)
Dannah Farm Country House (3.17 miles)
Dannah Farm Country House – an extra ordinary B&B – where relaxed country living meets ultimate indulgence. Set amidst glorious countryside on the Chatsworth Estates at Shottle, offering superb accommodation, award ... More
Bear Inn and Hotel (3.42 miles)
The Bear Inn is one of the oldest and most renowned Inns and restaurants in Derbyshire. Known for serving fantastic home cooked food, fine wine and a range of well ... More
Premier Inn Ripley (3.72 miles)
Moss Cottage Hotel (3.83 miles)
Morley Hayes Hotel (4.31 miles)
The Hotel has 32 beautifully appointed contemporary styled bedrooms including five suites, all air-conditioned with sumptuous oversized beds and luxury en suite bathrooms, laptop safe, WiFi, flat screen televisions with satellite TV, trouser press, tea ... More | visit website
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