The 800 year old village of Higham overlooks the Amber Valley in Derbyshire. Although the name “Higham” Is Saxon in origin, there are no records confirming its existence in Saxon times, there was no mention of such a settlement in the Domesday Survey of 1087. Once having no less than 23 wells, only 3 now remain, 1 of which is incorporated into the foyer of the local hotel. As with many Derbyshire towns and villages, Higham successfully blends the old with new and fine 17th Century houses stand comfortably alongside its renowned pubs. Traditionally a farming community, Higham has 1 main street which follows the line of the old Roman road from Derby to Chesterfield. Oddly for a rural village, Higham has no place of worship, the former Wesleyan chapel and school built by John Smedley in 1852 now converted into private dwellings. Today the village of Higham is designated a conservation area. Stroll down the 2000 year old Roman road past the ancient honey coloured stone cottages and farmhouses and take in the breathtaking views across the splendid Amber Valley, only then will you understand why this is a corner of England which must be preserved for future generations.
Pub and Bar
Restaurant
Crown Inn
Greyhound Restaurant
Santo's Higham Farm Hotel
Places to Stay near Higham
Bramble Cottage (0.13 miles)
Charming Elizabethan Grade 2 Listed Cottage that has been sympathetically refurbished to enhance the wonderful character and many historical beams. Guest satisfaction is paramount, and a warm welcome is assured. ... More
Santo's Higham Farm Hotel (0.31 miles)
The Crown Inn (0.31 miles)
A grade ll listed property, believed to be dated back to the 15th century, in the attractive village of Higham.A detailed stone property with beamed ceilings and open fires, large ... More
Meadow Suite (2.44 miles)
Bateman’s Mill Country Hotel & Restaurant (2.92 miles)
This award winning 4 star hotel is a delightful conversion of an 18th Century mill house situated in a quiet rural area on the edge of the Peak District. Owned and operated by John, ... More | visit website
Travelodge Alfreton (3.20 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Days Inn (3.64 miles)
Lea Hall (3.80 miles)
In the Derbyshire Village of Lea, Lea Hall is the childhood home of Florence Nightingale.
The Hall has a grand entrance with impressive chandelier lit, portrait clad staircase leading to bedrooms ... More
Whitton Lodge (3.88 miles)
The Boundary (4.11 miles)
The Boundary, Alfreton is a traditional pub with separate hotel accommodation of 13 high quality rooms. The bar serves a range of quality beers and wine and an extensive pub menu offering hot food all ... More
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