Museums · East Midlands
River Amber
In or near South Wingfield.
The River Amber is a left bank tributary of the River Derwent in Derbyshire, England. It gives its name to the local government district and borough of Amber Valley. The name Amber is a pre-Celtic wo
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Ambergate · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The River Amber is a left bank tributary of the River Derwent in Derbyshire, England. It gives its name to the local government district and borough of Amber Valley. The name Amber is a pre-Celtic word with uncertain meaning.
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Official information
The National River Flow Archive (NRFA) is a key resource for hydrological research and water management in the UK, providing extensive data from over 1500 river flow measurement stations. It supports flood and drought management efforts and collaborates with various agencies to enhance the quality of river flow data.
From the Wikipedia article
The River Amber is a left bank tributary of the River Derwent in Derbyshire, England. It gives its name to the local government district and borough of Amber Valley. The name Amber is a pre-Celtic word with uncertain meaning.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0600, -1.4839
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Amber Valley
- Parish
- Ripley
- Postcode
- DE56 2EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Amber Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Ambergate — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.ceh.ac.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: River Amber (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is River Amber?
- River Amber is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE56 2EJ), in the parish of Ripley.
- What is River Amber?
- The River Amber is a left bank tributary of the River Derwent in Derbyshire, England. It gives its name to the local government district and borough of Amber Valley. The name Amber is a pre-Celtic wo
- How do I get to River Amber?
- The nearest railway station is Ambergate, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE56 2EJ.
- How do I get to River Amber?
- The nearest railway station is Ambergate, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE56 2EJ.