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Chatsworth House
Magnificent stately home of the Duke of Devonshire set in expansive parkland, housing one of Europe's most significant art collections.
12 km · about 25 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Dronfield works well as a base: 10 minutes from Nether Edge, 12km from Stanage Edge.
Dronfield is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 21,124, it is an important destination in Europe.
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Dronfield is a town in North East Derbyshire, England, which includes Dronfield Woodhouse and Coal Aston. It lies in the valley of the River Drone between Chesterfield and Sheffield. The Peak District National Park is three miles (4.8 km) to the west. The name comes from the Old English Dranfleld, probably meaning anRead more
open land infested with drone bees.
The town existed before the 1086 Domesday Book, and has a 13th-century parish church. In 1662, Charles II granted the town a market, although this later ceased. The industrial history of the town includes coal mining, the wool trade, the production of soap and steel, and engineering. Today a range of manufacturing firms still operate in the town. The stadium to the north of the town is officially "The Home of Football", providing the playing surface for Sheffield F.C., the world's oldest football club. The stadium to the east of the town is the Stonelow Stadium, home of Dronfield Town FC, who play in the United Counties Football League.
Dronfield's population increased in the post-war years from 6,500 in 1945 to 21,261 in the 2011 Census.
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Dronfield is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.3022 latitude, -1.4751 longitude.
Dronfield has a population of approximately 21,124 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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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.
12 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Dramatic gritstone escarpment stretching for nearly 4 miles across the Peak District, beloved by rock climbers and walkers alike.
12 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
A handsome stone market town on the River Wye, home of the original Bakewell pudding and a graceful medieval bridge.
16 km · about 20 min drive
cafe
A traditional inn at the junction of Snake Pass and the A57 in the Peak District, a beloved meeting point for bikers and drivers tackling England's famous Snake Pass.
18 km · about 20 min drive
castle
A Norman keep perched high above Castleton, guarding the Hope Valley with commanding views over the Peak.
20 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
The entire riverside parade at Matlock Bath transforms into the UK's most famous bike meet every sunny weekend.
21 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A steep, narrow limestone gorge with towering pinnacles on either side, creating one of the Peak District's most dramatic drives.
22 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Known as the 'Shivering Mountain' for its unstable layers, this Peak District summit offers spectacular views along the Great Ridge to Lose Hill.
23 km · about 25 min drive
April to October
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