Towns & cities · East Midlands
Tideswell
Tideswell — 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
- Dove Holes · 8.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Tideswell is located in the East Midlands, Derbyshire, with the postcode SK17. The nearest railway station is Dove Holes, which is 8.3 km away. Entry to Tideswell is free.
About
Tideswell is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,712 people. Address: SK17. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Derbyshire Dales district, Derbyshire, England". Coordinates: 53.2730°, -1.7740°.
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Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: DERBYSHIRE DALES
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Tideswell is a village, civil parish, and ward in the Peak District of Derbyshire, England. It lies 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Buxton on the B6049, in a wide valley on a limestone plateau, at an altitude of 1,000 feet (300 m) above sea level, and is within the District of Derbyshire Dales. The population (including Wheston) was 1,820 in 2001, increasing slightly to 1,827 at the 2011 Census, making it the second-largest settlement within the National Park, after Bakewell. Tideswell Dale is a short limestone valley leading south from the village to the River Wye valley.
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Background
History
is usually at the end of June]] In the Middle Ages, Tideswell was a market town known for lead mining. The Tideswell lead miners were renowned for their strength and were much prized by the military authorities. The Domesday Book of 1086 lists TIDESUUELLE as the King's land in the charge of William Peverel with fewer than five households. Tideswell is now best known for its 14th-century parish church, the Church of St John the Baptist, known as the "Cathedral of the Peak", which contains three 15th-century misericords. ]] A sundial lies in the churchyard; it is positioned on steps which local historian Neville T. Sharpe thinks likely to be those of the village's market cross. A market and…
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- Coordinates
- 53.2730, -1.7740
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Tideswell
- Postcode
- SK17
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Population
- 1,712
- Nearest railway station
- Dove Holes — 8.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q385978 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Tideswell (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The George Hotel, Tideswell, Derbyshire (geograph 768206).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Campsites · 1.8 km
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Hostels · 1.9 km
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Tideswell Dale Cave
Caves · 2.0 km
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Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Priestcliffe Lees SSSI
Forests & woodlands · 2.2 km
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Archaeological sites · 2.2 km
Miller's Dale Viaduct II
Historic bridges · 2.3 km
Tideswell is a village located in Derbyshire, in the East Midlands, with a population of 1,712. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,712
- Administrative county
- Derbyshire
- Constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Tideswell
7 attractions within 12 km.
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St John the Baptist, Tideswell
St John the Baptist, Tideswell — church in Derbyshire Dales, UK.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Water Vole
Water Vole — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Beltonville Farmshop & camping
Beltonville Farmshop & camping — a campsite in england east midlands.
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📷 5📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
St John the Baptist, Tideswell
St John the Baptist, Tideswell — church in Derbyshire Dales, UK.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Water Vole
Water Vole — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Beltonville Farmshop & camping
Beltonville Farmshop & camping — a campsite in england east midlands.
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Wheston
Wheston — village and civil parish in Derbyshire, England.
Where to eat & stay near Tideswell
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Beltonville Farmshop & camping
Beltonville Farmshop & camping — a campsite in england east midlands.
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📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
White Peak Camping
White Peak Camping — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
White House Farm Camp Site
White House Farm Camp Site — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Five Acres Farm Campsite
Five Acres Farm Campsite — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Beech Croft Farm Camping & Caravan Park
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Three Stags' Heads
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📷 3Historic pubs · East Midlands
Bull's Head Inn
Bull's Head Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Eyre Arms Public House
The Eyre Arms Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Chequers Inn and attached outbuildings
The Chequers Inn and attached outbuildings in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tideswell?
- Tideswell is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK17), in the parish of Tideswell.
- What is Tideswell?
- Tideswell — village and civil parish in Derbyshire Dales district, Derbyshire, England.
- How do I get to Tideswell?
- The nearest railway station is Dove Holes, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK17.
- Is Tideswell a protected site?
- Yes — Tideswell is part of the DERBYSHIRE DALES National Nature Reserve.
- Is Tideswell free to visit?
- Yes, Tideswell is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tideswell?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SK17. It sits within the Derbyshire Dales parliamentary constituency.