Derby district, Derby, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Belper

Belper is a town in Derby district, Derby, United Kingdom, home to about 23,417 people. Within 50 km by road there are 221 places to visit — 114 churches, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 parks and 29 forts & heritage. The must-see places are St Peter's Church (1 km), Belper Congregational Church (1 km) and Christ Church (1 km).

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Belper, Derby
Belper, Derby district, Derby, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Belper at a glance

Location
Derby district, Derby, United Kingdom
Population
about 23,417
Coordinates
53.0233° N, 1.4812° W
Places within 50 km
221 (221 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Belper

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Belper: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Belper

146 churches within 100 km of Belper. The closest is St Peter's Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Belper

39 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Belper. The closest is Alport Height (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Belper

37 parks within 100 km of Belper. The closest is Gulliver's Kingdom (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Belper

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Belper. The closest is Belper Mills (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Belper

15 museums within 100 km of Belper. The closest is National Stone Centre (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Belper

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Belper. The closest is Sherwood Forest NNR (43 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Belper

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Belper
  2. 1 km St Peter's Church · church, Derby
  3. 1 km Belper Congregational Church · church, Derby
  4. 1 km Belper Mills · heritage site, Derby
  5. 1 km Derwent Valley Mills · heritage site, Derby
  6. 1 km Christ Church · church, Derby
  7. 1 km Back to Belper

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How to reach Belper

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    Within 15 km of Belper

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Belper by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches114146St Peter's Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2639Alport Height (8 km)
    Parks2637Gulliver's Kingdom (15 km)
    Forts & heritage2936Belper Mills (1 km)
    Museums1115National Stone Centre (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Sherwood Forest NNR (43 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Carsington Water (13 km)
    Treks44Derwent Valley Heritage Way (13 km)
    Caves23Carlswark Cavern, Eyam Dale Shaft (39 km)
    Temples22Column of the Temple of Poseidon at Chatsworth (30 km)
    Other attractions22The Sockman (42 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Medina Mosque (47 km)
    Waterfalls11Clumber Cascade (49 km)

    Belper: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Belper?

    St Peter's Church (church, about 1 km), Belper Congregational Church (church, about 1 km), Christ Church (church, about 1 km), Belper Mills (heritage site, about 1 km), Derwent Valley Mills (heritage site, about 1 km), Duffield Castle (heritage site, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Belper?

    221 places on Spotwander: 114 churches, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 parks, 29 forts & heritage, 11 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Belper?

    St Peter's Church, about 1 km by road; Belper Congregational Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Belper?

    Alport Height, about 8 km by road; Erewash Valley (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Belper?

    Gulliver's Kingdom, about 15 km by road; Heights of Abraham (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Belper?

    Start in Belper, visit St Peter's Church, then Belper Congregational Church, then Belper Mills, then Derwent Valley Mills, then Christ Church, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Belper?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Belper

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Belper’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Belper on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.