Towns & cities · East Midlands
Doveridge
Doveridge — village and civil parish in Derbyshire Dales district, Derbyshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Uttoxeter · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Doveridge is located in Derbyshire with the postcode DE6 5JQ. The nearest railway station is Uttoxeter, which is 2.3 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Doveridge is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,452 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Derbyshire Dales district, Derbyshire, England". Coordinates: 52.9042°, -1.8244°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Doveridge is a village and civil parish in Derbyshire, United Kingdom, near the border with Staffordshire and about 2 km (1.2 mi) east of Uttoxeter. Its name may come from its having a bridge over the river Dove (i.e. Dove(B)ridge), a tributary of the River Trent. The civil parish population (including Oaks Green) as taken at the 2011 Census was 1,622. Doveridge has a pub, the "Cavendish Arms", and a working men's club. The village also has a football team and a cricket team, both quite successful in their local leagues.
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Background
History
Doveridge was recorded in the Domesday Book, under the old English name "Dubbige", as belonging to Henry de Ferrers and being worth one hundred shillings. According to legend, Robin Hood and Maid Marian were married under the old yew tree in the churchyard of St Cuthbert's Church in the village. The church is over 900 years old and has an historic peal of bells. Doveridge hall, designed in the neoclassical style and completed in 1769, was the seat of Sir Henry Cavendish, 1st Baronet; it was demolished in 1938. This branch of the Cavendish family holds the title of Baron Waterpark. The A50 from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent used to run through the village. In the 1960s it was planned to widen this…
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- Coordinates
- 52.9042, -1.8244
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Doveridge
- Postcode
- DE6 5JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Population
- 1,452
- Nearest railway station
- Uttoxeter — 2.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q289045 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Doveridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Cuthbert's Church, Doveridge (geograph 2001997).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Cavendish Arms
Historic pubs · 0.4 km
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Manor House
Historic houses · 0.4 km
St Cuthert's Well
Archaeological sites · 0.7 km
Somersal Mill Farm
Campsites · 1.3 km
Brocksford Hall
Historic houses · 1.3 km
Dove Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.4 km
Somersal Herbert Hall
Historic houses · 2.1 km
Somersal Herbert
Villages · 2.2 km
Uttoxeter Racecourse Caravan and Motorhome site
Caravan parks · 2.2 km
Planet Ice Uttoxeter
Ice rinks · 2.3 km
CineBowl
Cinemas · 2.3 km
Montgomery House
Historic houses · 2.3 km
Doveridge is a village located in Derbyshire, in the East Midlands, with a population of 1,452. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,452
- Administrative county
- Derbyshire
- Constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Doveridge
40 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Doveridge →
📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
Manor House
Manor House — historic building in Pickleys Lane, Doveridge, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom.
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Montgomery House
Montgomery House — Grade II* listed house in Somersal Herbert, Derbyshire Dales, England, UK.
📷 3Museums · East Midlands
National Trust Museum of Childhood
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📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
The Manor House
The Manor House — house in Uttoxeter, East Staffordshire, England, UK.
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Klondyke Mill Preservation Centre
Klondyke Mill Preservation Centre — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · East Midlands
St Cuthert's Well
St Cuthert's Well — a archaeological in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · East Midlands
The Children's Country House at Sudbury
The Children's Country House at Sudbury — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · East Midlands
Somersal Herbert Hall
Somersal Herbert Hall — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · East Midlands
Brocksford Hall
Brocksford Hall — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Bridge Approximately 100 Yards South East Of Mill Farmhouse
Bridge Approximately 100 Yards South East Of Mill Farmhouse — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Beamhurst Bridge
Beamhurst Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic bridges · East Midlands
Dove Bridge
Dove Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Somersal Mill Farm
Somersal Mill Farm — a campsite in england east midlands.
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📷 4Museums · East Midlands
Sudbury Hall
Sudbury Hall is a country house in Sudbury, Derbyshire, England. One of the country's finest Restoration mansions, it has Grade I listed building status, and the garden is Grade II listed in Historic
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The Cavendish Arms
The Cavendish Arms in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
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St Peter's Church, Marchington
St Peter's Church, Marchington — church in Marchington, East Staffordshire, England, UK.
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St. John's Church, Marchington Woodlands
St. John's Church, Marchington Woodlands — parish church in Marchington Woodlands, Staffordshire, England, UK.
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St. Mary the Virgin Church, Uttoxeter
St. Mary the Virgin Church, Uttoxeter — church in Uttoxeter, East Staffordshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · West Midlands
St. Mary's Catholic Church, Uttoxeter
St. Mary's Catholic Church, Uttoxeter — church building in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, England, UK.
📷 3Ice rinks · West Midlands
Planet Ice Uttoxeter
Planet Ice Uttoxeter — a ice rink in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · West Midlands
Redfern Cottage
Redfern Cottage — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Cavendish Arms
The Cavendish Arms in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
Manor House
Manor House — historic building in Pickleys Lane, Doveridge, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · East Midlands
St Cuthert's Well
St Cuthert's Well — a archaeological in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Somersal Mill Farm
Somersal Mill Farm — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 4Historic houses · East Midlands
Brocksford Hall
Brocksford Hall — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic bridges · East Midlands
Dove Bridge
Dove Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Doveridge
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Somersal Mill Farm
Somersal Mill Farm — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Uttoxeter Racecourse Caravan and Motorhome site
Uttoxeter Racecourse Caravan and Motorhome site — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Lees Hall Farm Caravan Site
Lees Hall Farm Caravan Site — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Lower Micklin Farm
Lower Micklin Farm — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Raddle Inn Campsite
Raddle Inn Campsite — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 2Campsites · East Midlands
Farm on the hill Campsite
Farm on the hill Campsite — a campsite in england east midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Cavendish Arms
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The Vaults Public House
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Black Swan Public House
Black Swan Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Coach And Horses Public House
Coach And Horses Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Doveridge?
- Doveridge is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE6 5JQ), in the parish of Doveridge.
- What is Doveridge?
- Doveridge — village and civil parish in Derbyshire Dales district, Derbyshire, England.
- How do I get to Doveridge?
- The nearest railway station is Uttoxeter, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE6 5JQ.
- Is Doveridge free to visit?
- Yes, Doveridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Doveridge?
- The nearest railway station is Uttoxeter, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE6 5JQ.