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Tideswell

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Tideswell

Tideswell works well as a base: 15 minutes from Dove Holes, 9km from Peak District National Park.

Tideswell is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,647, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Tideswell 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 Tideswell to your route.

About Tideswell

Tideswell is a village, civil parish, and ward in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England, within the Peak District National Park. It lies 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Buxton, in a wide valley on a limestone plateau, at an altitude of 1,000 feet (300 m) above sea level. At the 2021 census, the population of

Read more the parish was 1,712, making it the third-largest settlement within the National Park, after Bakewell and Hathersage. Tideswell developed as a market town following the grant of a market charter in 1251. The historic village centre is a designated conservation area, and the village holds an annual well dressing and Wakes Week celebration. It is best known for its Grade I listed parish church, St John the Baptist, built almost entirely in the 14th century and widely known as the "Cathedral of the Peak". Immediately south of the village is Tideswell Dale, a short limestone valley and nature reserve forming part of the Wye Valley Site of Special Scientific Interest.

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Where is Tideswell located?

Tideswell is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.2781 latitude, -1.7729 longitude.

What is the population of Tideswell?

Tideswell has a population of approximately 1,647 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,647
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.2781, -1.7729

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Tideswell

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Winnats Pass

A steep, narrow limestone gorge with towering pinnacles on either side, creating one of the Peak District's most dramatic drives.

7 km · about 15 min drive

castle

Peveril Castle

A Norman keep perched high above Castleton, guarding the Hope Valley with commanding views over the Peak.

7 km · about 15 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mam Tor

Known as the 'Shivering Mountain' for its unstable layers, this Peak District summit offers spectacular views along the Great Ridge to Lose Hill.

8 km · about 15 min drive

national park

Peak District National Park

Britain's first national park, featuring gritstone edges, limestone dales, and rolling moorland.

9 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Bakewell

A handsome stone market town on the River Wye, home of the original Bakewell pudding and a graceful medieval bridge.

10 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

Ladybower Inn

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.

11 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

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

natural wonder

Stanage Edge

Dramatic gritstone escarpment stretching for nearly 4 miles across the Peak District, beloved by rock climbers and walkers alike.

12 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Tideswell

  • Right hereWinnats PassA steep, narrow limestone gorge with towering pinnacles on either side, creating one of the Peak District's most dramatic drives.
  • Right hereMam TorKnown as the 'Shivering Mountain' for its unstable layers, this Peak District summit offers spectacular views along the Great Ridge to Lose Hill.
  • Right hereCat and Fiddle RoadA thrilling moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton in the Peak District, one of the UK's most famous driving roads.
  • Right hereCat and Fiddle ViewpointA high-altitude viewpoint on the A537 between Macclesfield and Buxton, one of England's highest roads with expansive moorland vistas.
  • 18 kmSnake Pass SummitThe highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.
  • 19 kmSnake PassA twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Tideswell.

Dove Holes

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 1,113

Hope Valley

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 1,001

Buxton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 20,048

Bakewell

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km awayPop. 3,949

Hathersage

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km awayPop. 2,018

Baslow

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

11 km awayPop. 1,178

Chapel en le Frith

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

11 km awayPop. 6,598

High Peak

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

11 km awayPop. 92,666

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