Towns & cities · East Midlands
Wardlow
Wardlow — 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
- Grindleford · 7.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Wardlow is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 113 people. Address: SK17. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Derbyshire Dales district, Derbyshire, England". Coordinates: 53.2680°, -1.7270°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Wye Valley SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: DERBYSHIRE DALES
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Wardlow is a parish and linear village in the Derbyshire Dales two miles from Tideswell, Derbyshire, England. The population at the 2011 census was 118. The village contains the church of the Good Shepherd and the small hamlet of Wardlow Mires, which contains a notable pub, The Three Stags' Heads.
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Background
History
In 1755, two stone coffins were found when a cairn was excavated, and surrounding these were seventeen other remains which spread out in a radial way, In 1815, on Gibbet field, near Wardlow the last man to be gibbeted in Derbyshire was displayed. The tollkeeper, Hannah Oliver, had been strangled, and the vital clue was her missing red shoes. The local cobbler, Mr Marsden of Stoney Middleton, confirmed that shoes found at the house of 21-year-old Antony Lingard had been made for Hannah. This was the key evidence that led his to being hung in chains near the village. Lingard's body was displayed on April Fools' Day 1815, and remained there for some months. A poem by William Newton, which…
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- Coordinates
- 53.2680, -1.7270
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Wardlow
- Postcode
- SK17
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Population
- 113
- Nearest railway station
- Grindleford — 7.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q966561 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wardlow, Derbyshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Three Stags Heads, Wardlow Mires, Derbyshire - the ultimate pub experience!.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
White House Farm Camp Site
Campsites · 0.3 km
Wardlow Hay Cop
Mountains & hills · 0.4 km
Five Acres Farm Campsite
Campsites · 0.7 km
Wardlow Hay Cop
Mountains & hills · 0.8 km
The Three Stags' Heads
Historic pubs · 1.0 km
Peters Stone
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Longstone Moor
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Longstone Moor
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Lumb Hole
Caves · 1.8 km
Littonslack Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
Cressbrook War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Rubicon Wall
Climbing & bouldering crags · 2.1 km
Wardlow is a village in Derbyshire, located in the East Midlands, with a population of 113. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 113
- Administrative county
- Derbyshire
- Constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Wardlow
52 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Wardlow →
📷 7Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Three Stags' Heads
The Three Stags' Heads in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Gardens · East Midlands
Thornbridge Hall
Thornbridge Hall — Grade II listed house in Ashford in the Water, Derbyshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Ashford Bridge
Ashford Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
Ashford Hall
Ashford Hall — Grade II* listed country house in Ashford in the Water, Derbyshire, England, UK.
📷 3Watermills · East Midlands
Ashford Mill
Ashford Mill is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic pubs · East Midlands
Bull's Head Inn
Bull's Head Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Headstone Viaduct
Headstone Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Viewpoints · East Midlands
Headstone Viaduct View
Headstone Viaduct View is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Lees Bridge
Lees Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Sheepwash Bridge
Sheepwash Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
War Memorial
War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · East Midlands
A Great Double Dyke
A Great Double Dyke — a archaeological in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
Wells and Troughs
Wells and Troughs — a historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Mountains & hills · East Midlands
Wardlow Hay Cop
Wardlow Hay Cop — a mountain in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Bridge at The Rookery
Bridge at The Rookery — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Cressbrook War Memorial
Cressbrook War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Great Longstone War Memorial
Great Longstone War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
War Memorial Soldier
War Memorial Soldier — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caves · East Midlands
Lay-by Pot, Oil Drum Entrance
Lay-by Pot, Oil Drum Entrance — a cave broad in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caves · East Midlands
Paracetam'ole
Paracetam'ole — a cave broad in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caves · East Midlands
Waterfall Hole
Waterfall Hole — a cave broad in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caves · East Midlands
Watergrove Sough
Watergrove Sough — a cave broad in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
White House Farm Camp Site
White House Farm Camp Site — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 3Mountains & hills · East Midlands
Wardlow Hay Cop
Wardlow Hay Cop — a mountain in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Five Acres Farm Campsite
Five Acres Farm Campsite — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · East Midlands
Wardlow Hay Cop
Wardlow Hay Cop — mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 364 m.
📷 7Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Three Stags' Heads
The Three Stags' Heads in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · East Midlands
Peters Stone
Peters Stone — mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 260 m.
Where to eat & stay near Wardlow
Places to stay
📷 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
Dale Farm Campsite
Dale Farm Campsite — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Park House Camping
Park House Camping — a campsite in england east midlands.
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📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Beltonville Farmshop & camping
Beltonville Farmshop & camping — a campsite in england east midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Three Stags' Heads
The Three Stags' Heads in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Eyre Arms Public House
The Eyre Arms Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 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 Chequers Inn and attached outbuildings
The Chequers Inn and attached outbuildings in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5More towns in this region
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📷 5Towns & cities · East Midlands
Marholm
Marholm — village and civil parish in Cambridgeshire, UK.
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Thornhaugh
Thornhaugh — village and civil parish in Cambridgeshire, UK.
Flagship📷 4Towns & cities · East Midlands
Austerfield
Austerfield — village and civil parish in South Yorkshire, England, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wardlow?
- Wardlow is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK17), in the parish of Wardlow.
- What is Wardlow?
- Wardlow — village and civil parish in Derbyshire Dales district, Derbyshire, England.
- How do I get to Wardlow?
- The nearest railway station is Grindleford, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK17.
- Is Wardlow a protected site?
- Yes — Wardlow is part of the The Wye Valley SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the DERBYSHIRE DALES National Nature Reserve.
- Is Wardlow free to visit?
- Yes, Wardlow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wardlow?
- The nearest railway station is Grindleford, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK17.