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Tansley Tourist Information


Tansley is in Derbyshire, 1.5 miles east of Matlock, in the south-east of the Peak District, just outside the Peak District National Park in the centre of England. The village has one shop, a primary school, an Anglican church, a Methodist church, three pubs, four garden centres, two horticultural nurseries and a small industrial estate. The population of the village is slightly under 1200.

Tansley is a good centre for walking and exploring holidays, being convenient for the Peak District National Park, Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site and famous country houses and estates. There are many interesting and exciting attractions to visit close to the village. These include Peak Rail, Wingfield Manor, Crich Tramway Village, Carsington Water, Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and Kedleston Hall. Fine walks abound both from Tansley and within a few miles radius.

Tansley is within a reasonable distance of major towns and cities such as Chesterfield, Derby, Nottingham and Sheffield and of East Midlands and Sheffield Airports.

Comfortable accommodation is available in the village in holiday cottages, inns, homes offering Bed and Breakfast and Caravan and Camping sites.

Description by Chris Knightley

 

Images of Tansley
Tansley Village from the south © Chris Knightley
Village Green © Chris Knightley
Village Hall (built 1843) © Chris Knightley
Holy Trinity Church (built 1841) © Chris Knightley
Village School (opened 1949) © Chris Knightley
Scholes Mill Pond © Chris Knightley
One of many local water falls © Chris Knightley
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What's near Tansley

Attractions:
  Lea Gardens  1 Mile
  Heights of Abraham Cable Cars Caverns and Country Park  2 Miles
  Gullivers Kingdom Matlock Bath  2 Miles
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Towns:
  Matlock  1 Mile
  Matlock Bank  1 Mile
  Matlock Bath  2 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Sally Botham Estates Ltd  2 Miles
  Beechwood Sales & Lettings  2 Miles
  Green and May Estate Agents  6 Miles
Hotels:
  Riber Hall Hotel  1 Mile
  New Bath Hotel  2 Miles
  The Greyhound Hotel  2 Miles
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Bed and Breakfast:
  Sheriff Lodge  2 Miles
  Sunnybank B&B  2 Miles
  Oakford Cottage  3 Miles
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Self Catering:
  Derwent House  1 Mile
  Lane End  3 Miles
  Mansion Cottage  4 Miles
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Campsites:
  Barn Farm  5 Miles
  Edentree Caravan Park  16 Miles
  The Star Caravan and Camping Park  18 Miles

Cinema: Cineworld Chesterfield  7 Miles

TIC: Matlock Bath Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01629 55082  2 Miles


Attractions near Tansley
Lea Gardens (1 Mile)*
Lea Gardens, which have been established for 45 years, contain a unique collection of highly acclaimed rhododendrons, azaleas kalmias and other plants collected from the far corners of the world.
Heights of Abraham Cable Cars Caverns and Country Park (2 Miles)*
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.
Gullivers Kingdom Matlock Bath (2 Miles)*
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.
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Towns near Tansley
Matlock Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Matlock is on the River Derwent, at the eastern edge of the Derbyshire Peak District and at the southern end of the Peak National Park. The coming of the railways transformed Matlock from a small hamlet whose main occupations were farming
Matlock Bank Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
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.
Matlock Bath Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
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
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Hotels near Tansley
Riber Hall Hotel (1 Mile)*
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 where you can enjoy memorable cuisine and an impressive wine list.
New Bath Hotel (2 Miles)*
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.
Whitworth Park Hotel (4 Miles)*
The Whitworth Park Hotel is ideally placed to visit the Peak District's many attractions.This grade 2 listed building has been fully refurbished.
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Self Catering near Tansley
Derwent House (1 Mile)*
Derwent House, luxury self catering holiday accommodation, with 6 bedrooms in Matlock, Derbyshire. Sleeps 12 guests in comfort, ideal for large groups and family holidays. Derwent House is an elegant grade II listed Georgian Home.
Marmadukes Holiday Cottage (4 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.
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