Shirley Travel Guide

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Crossing the Muddy Bit by Shirley Brook Raised wood walkway over boggy ground near Shirley Brook
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Lake in Osmaston Park One of the smaller lakes in Osmaston Park.
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Osmaston Mill
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Osmaston Saw Mill The valley of Shirley Brook was dammed to power mills, of which the most spectacular is this saw mill, powered the overshot wheel underneath the imposing gable. The mill is a rather eccentric alpine style building constructed in 1845 for the owners of Osmaston Hall in whose grounds the mill lies.
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Shirley Mill Farmhouse. Rear of the current farmhouse showing some of the old mill features.
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Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport

4 out of 5
Herald Way, Pegasus Business Park Derby England
The price is ฿2,560 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
฿2,560
฿3,072 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Derby. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
The hotel was okay, but a bit tired. My computer wouldn’t connect to the WiFi, and the food in the restaurant was overpriced and would have been better with a normal brasserie price menu. The dining room was the same as the breakfast location and the lighting was too bright, like eating in a ...

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport
Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport

Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport

4 out of 5
Castle Donington Derby England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,435 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿2,435
฿2,922 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Derby. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Room clean and comfortable. Nice bar area. Convenient for the airport

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport
Holiday Inn Express Burton Upon Trent by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Burton Upon Trent by IHG

3 out of 5
2nd Avenue Centrum 100 Burton on Trent England
The price is ฿1,755 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
฿1,755
฿2,106 total
27 Mar - 28 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burton on Trent. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Branston Water Park and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (763 reviews)
Great hotel, parking right outside. Nice restaurant for breakfast which was nice. Easy check in and room clean and tidy.Friendly and helpful staff. Only downside room slightly too small for 3 with sfoa bed out but would suit 2 people. Would stay here again.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Express Burton Upon Trent by IHG
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Wychnor Park Country Club

Wychnor Park Country Club

4 out of 5
Wychnor Hall Burton on Trent England
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Burton on Trent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (461 reviews)
Just felt the lodges were very dated

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Wychnor Park Country Club
The Stay Company Friar Gate

The Stay Company Friar Gate

4 out of 5
62 - 64 Friar Gate Derby England
Stay at this apartment in Derby. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, premium bedding and housekeeping. Popular attractions Pickford's House Museum and Chapel Street Arts Centre ...
The Stay Company Friar Gate
2 Guests - Free Parking - 6min to Derbion Centre

2 Guests - Free Parking - 6min to Derbion Centre

3 out of 5
Derby England
Stay at this apartment in Derby. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Pickford's House Museum and Derby Museum and Art Gallery are ...
2 Guests - Free Parking - 6min to Derbion Centre
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Popular places to visit

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Dovedale National Nature Reserve

4/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Dovedale National Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Ashbourne. Wander the gardens or discover the countryside in this relaxing area.

Dovedale National Nature Reserve
Carsington water

Carsington Water

Explore the great outdoors at Carsington Water and enjoy the beautiful countryside during your trip to Ashbourne. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Carsington Water
Remains of one of the Saxon crosses in the graveyard of the Church of the Holy Cross, in Ilam, Derbyshire. The church dates from Saxon era although it was considerably rebuilt in Norman and early English times. St. Bertram is buried here.

Ilam Park

Enjoy the beautiful countryside and explore Ilam Park, a lovely green space in Ashbourne. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Ilam Park
Beautiful old hall superb decoration and lovely day out. Well worthwhile a visit

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood

Explore the campus of Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood during your travels in Sudbury. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood

Tissington Hall

Learn about the local history of Tissington with a stop at Tissington Hall. Discover the beautiful countryside and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Tissington Hall

Wild Park Derbyshire

You can take time to visit Wild Park Derbyshire during your travels to Mercaston. Discover the beautiful countryside and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Wild Park Derbyshire

Things to do

Small-Group Derbyshire, the Peak District & Poole's Cavern

Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester

฿2,302
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
7 Hours Pub Tours in Peak District

7 Hours Pub Tours in Peak District

฿5,232
per adult
7 Hours Pub Tours in Peak District
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