Where is Melbourne, Derbyshire?

Melbourne, Derbyshire is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE73 8DS), in the parish of Melbourne.

How do I get to Melbourne, Derbyshire?

The nearest railway station is Peartree, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE73 8DS.

How do I get to Melbourne, Derbyshire?

Drivers can navigate to postcode DE73 8DS. It sits within the South Derbyshire parliamentary constituency.

Museums · East Midlands

Melbourne, Derbyshire

In or near Breedon on the Hill.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Melbourne, Derbyshire — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Bay Tree, Melbourne - geograph.org.uk - 7063259 — Jonathan Thacker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year: Year-round
Nearest railway station: Peartree · 8.8 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Melbourne, Derbyshire is a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

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Official information

Melbourne Parish Council provides information and services to the local community, including a directory of contacts and resources. The council holds monthly meetings where residents are encouraged to participate and share their input on local decisions.

Place summary

Melbourne is a museum located in the East Midlands, Derbyshire. It is known for its collection that reflects the local history and culture of the area.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Background

History

A Church of England parish church building dates from around 1120. In 1311, Robert de Holand fortified the existing royal manor house to form Melbourne Castle, though the fortification was never completed. Jean, duc de Bourbon, the most important French prisoner taken at the Battle of Agincourt (1415), was detained at the castle for 19 years. In the 16th century, plans were mooted to imprison Mary, Queen of Scots there, but it had deteriorated into a poor state of repair. Melbourne Hall, originally owned by the church, was constructed in stages, mainly in the 17th and 18th centuries. It gave its name to the Melbourne viscounts and thence indirectly to the cities of Melbourne, the capital…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 52.8230, -1.4290
County: Derbyshire
District: South Derbyshire
Parish: Melbourne
Postcode: DE73 8DS
Parliamentary constituency: South Derbyshire
Nearest railway station: Peartree — 8.8 km
Official site: www.melbourneparishcouncil.gov.uk

Sources

wikipedia: Melbourne, Derbyshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Melbourne Market Place - geograph.org.uk - 2417342

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Memorials & monuments · East Midlands

Market Place

Market Place is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕

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Memorials & monuments · East Midlands

Thomas Cook Memorial Hall

Thomas Cook Memorial Hall — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Market Lamp inscription - geograph.org.uk - 2417414

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Memorials & monuments · East Midlands

Old Market Monument

Old Market Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Melbourne War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 8175464

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Villages · East Midlands

Melbourne

Melbourne — a village in england east midlands.

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Castles · East Midlands

Melbourne Castle

Melbourne Castle — limited remains of a castle in Melbourne, Derbyshire, England, UK.

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Historic churches · East Midlands

Church of St Michael and St Mary

Church of St Michael and St Mary — church in Melbourne, Derbyshire, England, UK.

FreeGrade I↗ melbourneparishchurch.org.uk

Where to eat & stay near Melbourne, Derbyshire

Free↗ beechwoodpark.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

The sign of the Hardinge Arms - geograph.org.uk - 7525279

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Historic pubs · East Midlands

Hardinge Arms

Hardinge Arms in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

↗ visitsouthderbyshire.co.uk

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Historic pubs · East Midlands

The Three Horseshoes Public House

The Three Horseshoes Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

Water fountain at 57 Main Street, Ticknall - geograph.org.uk - 5860660

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Historic pubs · East Midlands

The Wheel Public House

The Wheel Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs · East Midlands

Coopers Arms

Coopers Arms in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

81 Market Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch - geograph.org.uk - 5869565

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Restaurants · East Midlands

De La Zouch

De La Zouch — a restaurant in england east midlands.

↗ de-lazouch.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

Where is Melbourne, Derbyshire?: Melbourne, Derbyshire is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE73 8DS), in the parish of Melbourne.
What is Melbourne, Derbyshire?: Melbourne, Derbyshire — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Melbourne, Derbyshire?: The nearest railway station is Peartree, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE73 8DS.
How do I get to Melbourne, Derbyshire?: Drivers can navigate to postcode DE73 8DS. It sits within the South Derbyshire parliamentary constituency.

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