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DERBY LINKS

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The links below relate to Derby Websites, or sites that have a strong local relevance.

 

ACCOMMODATION

Legacy Hotels  - own hotels in Chesterfield and Derby and throughout the UK, a large portion guests use the hotels as a base to visit local attractions.

 

ATTRACTIONS

Derby Cathedral - The Cathedral dominates the skyline with its impressive Perpendicular Tower, the second highest in England.

St Mary's Catholic Church - Has been referred to "As without exception the most magnificent thing that Catholics have yet done in modern times in this country.”  The architect  was Augustus W N Pugin.

 

CYCLING

Derbyshire Cycle Network - Derby Branch of national cycle network. provides useful information for local people and visitors.

Cycling from Derby - This website contains information of cycle routes that either start from Derby or travel round it.

 

DERBY PARKS AND ATTRACTIONS

Derby Arboretum - Highly acclaimed site providing comprehensive information on the World's first Arboretum.

Derby Parks - Many of Derby’s parks have an extensive range of facilities attracting visitors from near and far - for more information visit this website.

Markeaton Park Light Railway - runs for 1400 yards between Markeaton Station and Mundy Halt. The line is built to 15" (381mm) gauge and runs through Derby's Markeaton Park. 

 

FOOD

Thai Boran Restaurant - Friendly comfortable licensed restaurant offering
authentic Thai and English cuisine - Green Lane Derby.

 

HERITAGE FORUM

Derby Heritage Forum - A group of historians and writers with a profound interest in the history of Derby and the surrounding area.

 

INFORMATION

Activ Derby - The complete online guide to Derby, with comprehensive local business listings, local attractions, community news and events, jobs, cars for sale, houses for sale, local dating, shopping and a free classifieds section

UKPLUS Directory - provides free access to regional news, sport and events information in Derbyshire and encourages family friendly content to be uploaded by visitors to the website such as videos, blogs and photographs.

 

LOCAL AND FAMILY HISTORY

Derbyshire Family History Society - Housed in the Bridge Chapel House on St Mary's Bridge in Derby. It has its own growing Research and Reference Library.

 

MEDIA

ThisisDerbyshire - The website of the Derby Evening Telegraph for news, sport and local events.

Radio Derby - Radio Derby for all the local news and sport and much more.

Derby Gripe - What's happening in Derby today, a series of interesting articles based on Derby and/or the City Council.

 

 

PHOTOGRAPHS AND INFORMATION

Derbyphotos - An highly acclaimed site with well over 2,000 stunning photographs and lots of interesting information about Derby and Derbyshire.

Ashley Franklin Photography - A wide canvas of creative photographs and photo art images. Re-launch 2nd November 2005.

Picture the Past - North East Midlands Photographic Record 'Picture the Past, website.

Pictures of Derby - A comprehensive collection of images of Derby and surrounding areas, some going back to the late 1970's,  along with brief information. 

 

RAMBLING/WALKING GROUPS

Amber Valley Ramblers - Amber Valley group - walks to suit all ages and abilities, why not join us?

Derby Christian Rambling Club - Affiliated to the National Christian Rambling Club who arrange walks for Christians throughout the country.

Derby Nomads - This is the web site of the Derby Nomad Ramblers who regularly walk in Derbyshire and give a warm welcome to new members and guests.

Derby Ramblers - Derby and South Derbyshire Ramblers' Association.

Derbyshire Family Rambling - A group of the Ramblers' Association that provides walks specially tailored for families.

 

TOURISM BODIES AND COUNCILS

Derby City Council - The official Derby City Council website, includes leisure and visitor information.

 

TOWNS AND VILLAGES

Aston-on-Trent - Expanding community website, includes village history and tour, images, and details of community life and events.

Duffield - A very attractive and detailed website, with information on about everything relevant to Duffield and general tips and advice.

Spondon - The Community Association's website includes comprehensive details of village improvements and general matters, plus news items and photographs.

Spondononline - Community information website featuring photo gallery, village business directory, local information and an online message board community.

Beehive - Derbyshire's online network devoted to the county's community groups.

Mackworth Community Website  -  provides free information for the whole community. Unfunded and Non Commercial the site relies on donations and local sponsors.

 

TRANSPORT

Derbysbus - Provides a wide range of information about public transport (buses, trains and express coaches) serving Derby and Derbyshire.

 

WHEELCHAIRS

Wheelchair Access - This excellent website contains around 2000 links to wheelchair accessible places in the UK.

 

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