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Matlock Bath Motorcycle Strip
The entire riverside parade at Matlock Bath transforms into the UK's most famous bike meet every sunny weekend.
1 km · about 5 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Cromford works well as a base: 5 minutes from Tansley, 16km from Dovedale.
Cromford is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 2,073, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Cromford sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cromford to your route.
Cromford () is a village and civil parish in Derbyshire, England, in the valley of the River Derwent between Wirksworth and Matlock. It is 17 miles (27 km) north of Derby, 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Matlock and 1 mile (1.6 km) south of Matlock Bath.
Cromford is first mentioned in the 11th-century Domesday Book asRead more
Crumforde, a berewick (supporting farm) of Wirksworth, and this remained the case throughout the Middle Ages. The population at the 2011 Census was 1,433. It is principally known for its historical connection with Richard Arkwright and the nearby Cromford Mill, which he built outside the village in 1771. Cromford is in the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.
The Cromford mill complex, owned and being restored by the Arkwright Society, was declared by Historic England as "one of the country’s 100 irreplaceable sites". It is also the centrepiece of the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In 2018, the Cromford Mills Creative Cluster and World Heritage Site Gateway Project was listed as a finalist for the Best Major Regeneration of a Historic Building or Place in the Historic England Angel Awards.
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Cromford is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.1085 latitude, -1.5601 longitude.
Cromford has a population of approximately 2,073 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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The entire riverside parade at Matlock Bath transforms into the UK's most famous bike meet every sunny weekend.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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Interactive museum in Ambergate telling the story of the British car industry through 130+ vehicles, from Austin 7 to Aston Martin: many of which you can actually drive on site.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Magnificent stately home of the Duke of Devonshire set in expansive parkland, housing one of Europe's most significant art collections.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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A handsome stone market town on the River Wye, home of the original Bakewell pudding and a graceful medieval bridge.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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A limestone valley of caves and pinnacles crossed by famous stepping stones over the crystal River Dove.
16 km · about 30 min drive
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Vast natural cavern with a 10m symmetrical arched mouth gaping from a limestone crag 80m above the Manifold Valley. The scramble up is short and the view through the arch is one of the Peak District's best.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Major British theme park set in the grounds of a historic estate in Staffordshire with record-breaking coasters.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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Dramatic gritstone escarpment stretching for nearly 4 miles across the Peak District, beloved by rock climbers and walkers alike.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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