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Great British Car Journey
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.
8 km · about 15 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Shirland works well as a base: 5 minutes from South Wingfield, 26km from Dovedale.
Shirland is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 3,447, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Shirland 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 Shirland to your route.
Shirland is a former pit village in Derbyshire, England. Together with the neighbouring villages of Higham, Stretton and Stonebroom, it forms part of the civil parish of Shirland and Higham, which had a population of 4,802 at the 2011 Census. The River Amber flows through the parish.
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Shirland is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.1215 latitude, -1.4046 longitude.
Shirland has a population of approximately 3,447 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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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.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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The entire riverside parade at Matlock Bath transforms into the UK's most famous bike meet every sunny weekend.
10 km · about 20 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.
18 km · about 20 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.
21 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.
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.
29 km · about 35 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.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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World's largest collection of Grand Prix racing cars spanning from the 1930s to modern F1 at Donington Park circuit.
32 km · about 35 min drive
April to October
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