Whatstandwell Travel Guide

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Looking South along the Cromford Canal, about 1km South of Whatstandwell. The picture clearly shows the four forms of transport along this section of the valley, from left to right: the canal and its towpath, railway line, road (the A6) and the river Derwent.
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Looking South along the Cromford Canal, about 1km South of Whatstandwell. The picture clearly shows the four forms of transport along this section of the valley, from left to right: the canal and its towpath, railway line, road (the A6) and the river Derwent.
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At the National Tramway Museum in Crich. The Museum started in the 1950s / 60s when most of the old tram networks in the cities of the UK were being closed down. The Tramway Museum Society was formed in the late 1940s when the decline began and they started to purchase the trams, track etc. The Crich site came to the attention of the society in the late 1950s. They later purchased the site. At the Crich Tramway Village. On Tramway Street. Bluebells of Derby Luxury Ice Cream Parlour
The valley of the River Derwent upstream of Whatstandwell, taken from Hindersitch Lane above Whatstandwell. For more information see the Wikipedia articles River Derwent (Derbyshire) and Whatstandwell.
Unusual Flood Height Monitor This rope swing is presumably under normal conditions at least three feet above the level of the river.
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The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant

4 out of 5
Beeston Lane, University Park Nottingham England
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Ringwood Hall Hotel & Spa

Ringwood Hall Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Chesterfield Road Chesterfield England
The price is AU$120 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
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8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
We took our little dog with us and the only place we could eat whilst with her was the conservatory. This is a nice space but the floor was not cleaned from when we arrived and had something to eat there (a chip was dropped on the floor). It was still there with other crumbs late morning Sunday which ...

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

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DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham-Gateway

DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham-Gateway

4 out of 5
Nuthall Road Nottingham England
The price is AU$138 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
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Roomzzz Nottingham City

Roomzzz Nottingham City

4 out of 5
Stanley Place Nottingham England
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5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)

5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)

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St Mary's Quarters

St Mary's Quarters

4 out of 5
26-28 High Pavement Nottingham England
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (38 reviews)
Room was clean and well kept. Good location with car parks close by.

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Crich Tramway Village

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Matlock Parks Country Park

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Cromford Mill

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Cromford Canal

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