Darley Abbey, Derby

Name: Darley Abbey
Address: Derby, United Kingdom

#23 among attractions in Derby

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Darley Abbey is a former historic mill village, now a suburb of the city of Derby, England. It is located approximately 1.4 miles north of the city centre, on the west bank of the River Derwent, and forms part of the Darley ward along with Little Chester and the West End. The settlement dates back to the medieval era, when it was the site of an Augustinian monastery. In the 18th century, the Evans family developed their planned industrial mill village in the area; Darley Abbey is now part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. ()

Coordinates: 52°56'28"N, 1°28'42"W

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Darley Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: County Cricket Ground, Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Derby Cathedral, St Mary's Bridge Chapel.

1.2 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
County Cricket Ground, Derby
30 min walk • The County Cricket Ground, also known as The Incora County Ground for sponsorship reasons, is a quintessential English sports venue nestled in the city of Derby, United Kingdom. This historic cricket ground is home to Derbyshire County Cricket Club and has been a hub...
1.2 miS
Diverse collections and exhibits for free
Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Derby
32 min walk • Derby Museum and Art Gallery is a museum and art gallery in Derby, England. It was established in 1879, along with Derby Central Library, in a new building designed by Richard Knill Freeman and given to Derby by Michael Thomas Bass.
1.1 miS
Place of worship with 16th-century tower
Derby Cathedral, Derby
29 min walk • The Cathedral Church of All Saints Derby, better known as Derby Cathedral, is a cathedral church in the city of Derby, England.
1 miS
Church
St Mary's Bridge Chapel, Derby
25 min walk • St Mary's Bridge Chapel is a Church of England chapel in Derby, England. It is a bridge chapel, one of only a small number of medieval age that survive in England. It is a Grade I listed building.
~1020 ftS
Park
Darley Park, Derby
5 min walk • Darley Park is an urban park on the banks of the River Derwent, just north of Derby City Centre, England, United Kingdom. It has a total area of 80 acres and forms the largest part of the Darley Open Spaces.
1.2 miS
Bridge
Exeter Bridge, Derby
31 min walk • Exeter Bridge is a bridge in the centre of Derby spanning the River Derwent 200 metres south of the more modern Cathedral Green Footbridge.
1.1 miS
Museum
Cathedral Quarter, Derby
29 min walk • The Cathedral Quarter is one of five areas within Derby city centre, based around the name of the Cathedral. It is bound by St Alkmund's Way and Ford Street to the north and west, the River Derwent to the east, and Albert Street, Victoria Street, Wardwick and Friargate to the south.
1.1 miS
Watermill
Lombe's Mill, Derby
28 min walk • Lombe's Mill was the first successful silk throwing mill in Britain. It was built on an island on the River Derwent in Derby. It was built after John Lombe visited Piedmont in 1717 and returned to England with details of the Italian silk throwing machines – the filatoio and the torcitoio – and some Italian craftsmen.
1.1 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St John the Evangelist's Church, Derby
29 min walk • St John the Evangelist's Church, Derby is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Derby.
1.2 miS
Memorial
Derby War Memorial, Derby
32 min walk • The Derby War Memorial was designed by Charles Clayton Thompson and stands before the Derby Guildhall. It features a bronze figure of the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus in her arms by the sculptor George Arthur Walker. It was completed in 1924 and unveiled on 11 November 1924. Behind this bronze figure is a large Celtic cross.
1.1 miS
Bridge
Cathedral Green Footbridge, Derby
28 min walk • The Cathedral Green Footbridge is a pedestrian and cycle swing bridge in the centre of Derby, spanning the River Derwent. It forms a third side to a triangle between The Cathedral and the Silk Mill Museum.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Darley Abbey?

Nearby attractions include Darley Park, Derby (5 min walk), Handyside Bridge, Derby (18 min walk), University of Derby, Derby (22 min walk).

How to get to Darley Abbey by public transport?

The nearest stations to Darley Abbey:

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Mile Ash Lane • Lines: 6.0, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6E (7 min walk)
St Benedict's School • Lines: 6.0, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6E (7 min walk)