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Bonsall Tourist Information


Bonsall is a beautiful, quiet, rural village set within the idyllic countryside of the Peak District. Traditional limestone cottages adorn windy streets, Bonsall is a village with a history that goes back many centuries and the area is of natural and archeaological interest.

1 mile away is the historical Spa Town of Matlock and the Heights of Abraham.

The surrounding countryside is an absolute must for avid walkers or anyone interested in bird watching and wildlife.

Bonsall is a pleasant and friendly village and an ideal place for anyone looking for a peaceful, relaxing and charming get-away break.

Description by Deborah Pearson

 

Images of Bonsall
Bonsall Cross © Jeffrey Darlington
Bonsall Upper Town © Jeffrey Darlington
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What's near Bonsall

Attractions:
  Gullivers Kingdom Matlock Bath  1 Mile
  Heights of Abraham Cable Cars Caverns and Country Park  1 Mile
  National Stone Centre  1 Mile
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Towns:
  Cromford  1 Mile
  Matlock Bath  1 Mile
  Matlock Bank  2 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Sally Botham Estates Ltd  1 Mile
  Beechwood Sales & Lettings  2 Miles
  Burchell Edwards  7 Miles
Hotels:
  New Bath Hotel  1 Mile
  The Cromwell Hotel  2 Miles
  Riber Hall Hotel  2 Miles
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Bed and Breakfast:
  Cascades Gardens  <1 Mile
  Sheriff Lodge  2 Miles
  The Wild Cherry B&B  2 Miles
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Self Catering:
  Marmadukes Holiday Cottage  2 Miles
  Damson Cottage  4 Miles
  Roystone Grange  5 Miles
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Campsites:
  Lickpenny Touring Park  3 Miles
  Carsington Fields Caravan Park  5 Miles
  Alsop Rivendale Touring Caravan & Leisure Park  6 Miles

Cinema: Cineworld Chesterfield  10 Miles

TIC: Matlock Bath Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01629 55082  1 Mile


Attractions near Bonsall
Gullivers Kingdom Matlock Bath (1 Mile)*
From the moment you enter Gulliver's you enter another world where your imagination can roam free. Gulliver's Matlock Bath is nestled in a stunning hillside location where much of the magic comes from the amazing scenery and views.
Heights of Abraham Cable Cars Caverns and Country Park (1 Mile)*
The Heights of Abraham is a unique Hilltop Park set on top of a dramatic limestone gorge, amid great natural Beauty. Access is via a Cable Car ride from the valley floor.
National Stone Centre (1 Mile)*
Admission to our dramatic fifty acre site, on the edge of the Peak District National Park, revealing a fossil tropical seascape 330 million years old, is free.
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* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Towns near Bonsall
Cromford Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Cromford is Richard Arkwright's town. He was the great pioneer of the modern factory system, using water power to drive production machinery for the first time and revolutionising the textile industry.
Matlock Bath Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Matlock Bath enjoys a dramatic location in the deep gorge of the River Derwent. It has been a tourist resort since 1689 when warm springs, at a constant temperature of 68 degrees F, were discovered. Few people take the waterers today
Matlock Bank Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Matlock Bank is the name given to the steep hillside to the east of the River Derwent, where Bank Road rises steeply from Crown Square in the centre of Matlock. This was once the site of the steepest tramway in the world.
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Hotels near Bonsall
New Bath Hotel (1 Mile)*
The New Bath Hotel, a Brook Hotel, is a Regency styled hotel which was built in 1802 and is set in 5 acres of grounds, overlooking the breathtaking Derwent Gorge.
The Cromwell Hotel (2 Miles)*
Set in heart of Matlock, this Edwardian-style hotel is just south-east of the Peak District National Park and within easy reach of attractions such as Alton Towers, Drayton Manor Park and Donnington Races.
Riber Hall Hotel (2 Miles)*
With wonderful walks on its doorstep, this historic country manor house is just 15 minutes from Chatsworth House. In an idyllic location, the hotel boasts a restaurant with 2 Rosettes, where you can enjoy memorable cuisine and an impressive wine list.
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Self Catering near Bonsall
Marmadukes Holiday Cottage (2 Miles)*
Welcome to The Coach House by Marmadukes, the short break specialists. Originally built for the 18th Century Industrialist Sir Richard Arkwright, the Coach House is today a stunning self catering property.
Damson Cottage (4 Miles)*
Damson Cottage is a contemporary idylic barn conversion located in the historic village of Brassington in the Derbyshire Peak District.
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