Derby district, Derby, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Duffield

Duffield is a town in Derby district, Derby, United Kingdom, home to about 4,687 people. Within 50 km by road there are 197 places to visit — 105 churches, 24 parks, 25 forts & heritage and 23 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Duffield Castle (1 km), St. Alkmund's Church (1 km) and Horston Castle (4 km).

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

Duffield at a glance

Location
Derby district, Derby, United Kingdom
Population
about 4,687
Coordinates
52.9863° N, 1.4887° W
Places within 50 km
197 (197 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Duffield

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Churches near Duffield

145 churches within 100 km of Duffield. The closest is St. Alkmund's Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Duffield

40 parks within 100 km of Duffield. The closest is Gulliver's Kingdom (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Duffield

39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Duffield. The closest is Duffield Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Duffield

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Duffield. The closest is Alport Height (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Duffield

16 museums within 100 km of Duffield. The closest is National Stone Centre (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Duffield

5 treks within 100 km of Duffield. The closest is Derwent Valley Heritage Way (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Duffield

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Duffield
  2. 1 km Duffield Castle · heritage site, Derby
  3. 5 km Belper Baptist Church · church, Derby
  4. 5 km St Clements Church · church, Derby
  5. 2 km Horston Castle · heritage site, Derby
  6. 3 km St. Alkmund's Church · church, Derby
  7. 1 km Back to Duffield

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How to reach Duffield

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    Within 15 km of Duffield

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Duffield by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches105145St. Alkmund's Church (1 km)
    Parks2440Gulliver's Kingdom (19 km)
    Forts & heritage2539Duffield Castle (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2329Alport Height (11 km)
    Museums916National Stone Centre (17 km)
    Treks45Derwent Valley Heritage Way (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Charley Woods Nature Reserve (39 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Carsington Water (15 km)
    Temples14Column of the Temple of Poseidon at Chatsworth (34 km)
    Caves13Carlswark Cavern, Eyam Dale Shaft (44 km)
    Other attractions22The Sockman (38 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Medina Mosque (53 km)
    Waterfalls02Clumber Cascade (53 km)

    Duffield: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Duffield?

    Duffield Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), St. Alkmund's Church (church, about 1 km), Horston Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), St Clements Church (church, about 4 km), Belper Baptist Church (church, about 5 km), St Peter's Church (church, about 5 km).

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

    197 places on Spotwander: 105 churches, 24 parks, 25 forts & heritage, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Duffield?

    St. Alkmund's Church, about 1 km by road; St Clements Church (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Duffield?

    Gulliver's Kingdom, about 19 km by road; Heights of Abraham (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Duffield?

    Duffield Castle, about 1 km by road; Horston Castle (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Duffield?

    Start in Duffield, visit Duffield Castle, then Belper Baptist Church, then St Clements Church, then Horston Castle, then St. Alkmund's Church, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Duffield?

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

    Towns near Duffield

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