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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · East Midlands

Melbourne

In or near Breedon on the Hill.

Melbourne — a village in england east midlands.

Melbourne War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 8175464

Geoffrey William Sutcliffe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Peartree · 9.0 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

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Place summary

Melbourne is a village located in the East Midlands, with a population of approximately 4,404 residents. This settlement features typical English village characteristics, including local amenities and a community atmosphere. Its historical significance and rural setting make it a representative example of village life in the region.

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Coordinates
52.8219, -1.4252
County
Derbyshire
Parish
Melbourne
Postcode
DE73 8ET
Parliamentary constituency
South Derbyshire
Population
4,404
Nearest railway station
Peartree9 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

George VI Postbox, Melbourne - geograph.org.uk - 494101📷 3

Historic houses · East Midlands

Aisled Barn Attached To North Of Stables At Melbourne Hall

Aisled Barn Attached To North Of Stables At Melbourne Hall — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Grade I👶
Market Lamp inscription - geograph.org.uk - 2417414📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East Midlands

Old Market Monument

Old Market Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Church of St Michael and St Mary📷 5

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 Imelbourneparishchurch.org.uk
Melbourne Castle📷 3

Castles · East Midlands

Melbourne Castle

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

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George VI Postbox, Melbourne - geograph.org.uk - 494101📷 3

Manor houses · East Midlands

Melbourne Hall

Melbourne Hall — a manor in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Garden Walls Attached To South Front Of Melbourne Hall With Attached Railings And Wall To East📷 3

Holy wells · East Midlands

Garden Walls Attached To South Front Of Melbourne Hall With Attached Railings And Wall To East

Garden Walls Attached To South Front Of Melbourne Hall With Attached Railings And Wall To East — Grade I listed wall in South Derbyshire, England, UK.

FreeGrade I🐕

Where to eat & stay near Melbourne

Places to stay

Radical Motorsport at Donington Park - geograph.org.uk - 7581184📷 5

Caravan parks · East Midlands

Park Farmhouse Caravan Site

Park Farmhouse Caravan Site — a caravan park in england east midlands.

Water Wheel - geograph.org.uk - 2246020📷 5

Hotels · East Midlands

The Priest House Hotel

The Priest House Hotel — a hotel in england east midlands.

Freethepriesthouse.co.uk
Bridleway towards Carver's Rocks - geograph.org.uk - 4658232📷 5

Campsites · East Midlands

Broadleaves Glamping

Broadleaves Glamping — a campsite in england east midlands.

Former Baptist Chapel, Castle Donington - geograph.org.uk - 6188154📷 7

Hotels · East Midlands

Donington Manor Hotel

Donington Manor Hotel — a hotel in england east midlands.

doningtonmanorhotel.co.uk
The Lawn, Wilne Lane, Shardlow - geograph.org.uk - 5659784📷 5

Caravan parks · East Midlands

Shardlow Caravan Park

Shardlow Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.

Derelict glasshouses, Elvaston Castle - geograph.org.uk - 5685169📷 5

Caravan parks · East Midlands

Beechwood Park

Beechwood Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.

Freebeechwoodpark.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

The sign of the Hardinge Arms - geograph.org.uk - 7525279📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

Hardinge Arms

Hardinge Arms in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

visitsouthderbyshire.co.uk
Round House at Breedon on the Hill - geograph.org.uk - 4904070📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

The Three Horseshoes Public House

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

Weston Hall - geograph.org.uk - 7434655📷 7

Historic pubs · East Midlands

Coopers Arms

Coopers Arms in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

Water fountain at 57 Main Street, Ticknall - geograph.org.uk - 5860660📷 7

Historic pubs · East Midlands

The Wheel Public House

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

81 Market Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch - geograph.org.uk - 5869565📷 7

Restaurants · East Midlands

De La Zouch

De La Zouch — a restaurant in england east midlands.

de-lazouch.co.uk
The Shoulder of Mutton, Market Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch - geograph.org.uk - 5861999📷 7

Historic pubs · East Midlands

Shoulder Of Mutton Public House

Shoulder Of Mutton Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

More places in this region

Rear view of Wisbech St Mary churchyard - geograph.org.uk - 6427256📷 5

Villages · East Midlands

Wisbech Saint Mary

Wisbech Saint Mary — a village in england london.

West Walton village sign - geograph.org.uk - 6644703📷 5

Villages · East Midlands

West Walton

West Walton — a village in england london.

Church House, Church Street, Werrington - geograph.org.uk - 3951547📷 5

Villages · East Midlands

Werrington

Werrington — a village in england london.

View from a Doncaster-Peterborough train - Electricity Substation by Wulfric Square - geograph.org.uk - 6131006📷 5

Villages · East Midlands

Walton

Walton — a village in england london.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Melbourne?
Melbourne is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE73 8ET), in the parish of Melbourne.
What is Melbourne?
Melbourne — a village in england east midlands.
How do I get to Melbourne?
The nearest railway station is Peartree, about 9.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE73 8ET.
How do I get to Melbourne?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DE73 8ET. It sits within the South Derbyshire parliamentary constituency.