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Towns & cities · East Midlands

Whaley

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Whaley — village in Derbyshire, England, UK.

Whaley, towns & cities in Derbyshire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Langwith-Whaley Thorns · 1.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Whaley, the nearest railway station is Langwith-Whaley Thorns, located 1.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is NG20 9HU, and entry to the town is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Whaley is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Derbyshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.2390°, -1.2300°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Whaley is a village in the civil parish of Old Bolsover, in the Bolsover district, in Derbyshire, England, 2½ miles from Bolsover. There are three pre-historic rock shelters behind the former school, on Magg Lane and opposite the pub, the Black Horse. These are linked to the Creswell Crags. Scarcliffe Park, an area of woodland to the south end of the village, has Bronze Age and Roman remains. It is surrounded by a Pale ditch. The village is a Conservation Area. The Waterworks on Whaley Moor featured in Channel 4 series, Grand Designs.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
53.2390, -1.2300
County
Derbyshire
District
Bolsover
Parish
Old Bolsover
Postcode
NG20 9HU
Parliamentary constituency
Bolsover
Nearest railway station
Langwith-Whaley Thorns1.5 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Whaley is a town located in Derbyshire, in the East Midlands region of the UK. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.

At a glance

Administrative county
Derbyshire
Constituency
Bolsover

Things to see in Whaley

21 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Whaley

Old Railway Bridge, Pleasley - geograph.org.uk - 468592📷 3

Forests & woodlands · East Midlands

Meden Trail Nature Reserve

Meden Trail Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Pleasley Cross📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East Midlands

Pleasley Cross

Pleasley Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Pleasley Pit Country Park📷 5

Forests & woodlands · East Midlands

Pleasley Pit Country Park

Pleasley Pit Country Park is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶pleasleypittrust.org.uk
Pleasley War Memorial📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East Midlands

Pleasley War Memorial

Pleasley War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
St Augustine's Church📷 3

Historic churches · East Midlands

St Augustine's Church

St Augustine's Church — church in Sookholme, Warsop, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.

FreeGrade I
Rooms to Let - geograph.org.uk - 5008119📷 3

Theatres · East Midlands

Empire Theatre, Shirebrook

Empire Theatre, Shirebrook in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

Whaley Thorns - Children's Centre - geograph.org.uk - 1820421📷 3

Museums · East Midlands

Langwith Whaley Thorns Heritage Centre

Langwith Whaley Thorns Heritage Centre — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

👶langwithheritage.wordpress.com
Pleasley Post Office postbox ref NG19 94 - geograph.org.uk - 4274601📷 3

Historic bridges · East Midlands

Pleasley Bridge

Pleasley Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Shirebrook - Adult Education Centre - geograph.org.uk - 2263545📷 3

Public art & sculpture · East Midlands

Chris

Chris — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
School Room. Elmton - geograph.org.uk - 7933507📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East Midlands

Jebediah Buxton

Jebediah Buxton — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
A6191 Road in Mansfield - geograph.org.uk - 7583006📷 5

Theatres · East Midlands

Ritz Luxury Cinema

Ritz Luxury Cinema — a cinema heritage in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Langwith Road - View of Riding School - geograph.org.uk - 702676📷 5

Natural landmarks · East Midlands

The Bolsover School

The Bolsover School — a school heritage in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕thebolsoverschool.org
Hedgerow, fields and Elmton - geograph.org.uk - 2240574📷 5

Museums · East Midlands

Bolsover District

Bolsover District is a local government district in Derbyshire, England. It is named after the town of Bolsover, which is near the geographic centre of the district, but the council is based in the la

👶bolsover.gov.uk
Distant signal at the former Clowne and Barlborough station - geograph.org.uk - 7933480📷 5

Museums · East Midlands

Clowne

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

👶clowneparishcouncil.gov.uk
Shirebrook - Adult Education Centre - geograph.org.uk - 2263545📷 5

Museums · East Midlands

Shirebrook

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

Free👶shirebrooktowncouncil.gov.uk
The grave of Lily Green in Upper Langwith - geograph.org.uk - 4937895📷 5

Caves · East Midlands

Langwith Cave

Langwith Cave — a cave broad in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The Archaeological Way in Markland Grips - geograph.org.uk - 2853554📷 5

Vineyards · East Midlands

Markland Grips promontory fort

Markland Grips promontory fort — a UK vineyard in england east midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Whaley Thorns - railway footbridge - geograph.org.uk - 1820444📷 5

Villages · East Midlands

Upper Langwith

Upper Langwith — a village in england east midlands.

Buildings at Nettleworth Manor - geograph.org.uk - 5617918📷 5

Villages · East Midlands

Sookholme

Sookholme — a village in england east midlands.

Pleasley Cross - geograph.org.uk - 1689294📷 5

Villages · East Midlands

Pleasley

Pleasley — a village in england east midlands.

Gate to Elm Tree Cottage, Elmton - geograph.org.uk - 6997064📷 5

Villages · East Midlands

Elmton

Elmton — a village in england east midlands.

Nearby

Whaley Thorns - Children's Centre - geograph.org.uk - 1820421📷 3

Museums · East Midlands

Langwith Whaley Thorns Heritage Centre

Langwith Whaley Thorns Heritage Centre — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

👶langwithheritage.wordpress.com
Whaley Thorns - railway footbridge - geograph.org.uk - 1820444📷 5

Villages · East Midlands

Upper Langwith

Upper Langwith — a village in england east midlands.

Gate to Elm Tree Cottage, Elmton - geograph.org.uk - 6997064📷 5

Villages · East Midlands

Elmton

Elmton — a village in england east midlands.

The grave of Lily Green in Upper Langwith - geograph.org.uk - 4937895📷 5

Caves · East Midlands

Langwith Cave

Langwith Cave — a cave broad in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
School Room. Elmton - geograph.org.uk - 7933507📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East Midlands

Jebediah Buxton

Jebediah Buxton — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Hedgerow, fields and Elmton - geograph.org.uk - 2240574📷 5

Museums · East Midlands

Bolsover District

Bolsover District is a local government district in Derbyshire, England. It is named after the town of Bolsover, which is near the geographic centre of the district, but the council is based in the la

👶bolsover.gov.uk

Where to eat & stay near Whaley

Places to stay

Track through Blakeley Hill Plantation - geograph.org.uk - 6566380📷 5

Campsites · East Midlands

Blakeley Lane Campsite

Blakeley Lane Campsite — a campsite in england east midlands.

Entrance, Poolsbrook Caravan Club Site - geograph.org.uk - 1999801📷 5

Caravan parks · East Midlands

Caravan Club Site - Poolsbrook

Caravan Club Site - Poolsbrook — a caravan park in england east midlands.

Mansfield Road, from Slack Lane - geograph.org.uk - 2283311📷 5

Caravan parks · East Midlands

Timberland Motorhomes

Timberland Motorhomes — a caravan park in england east midlands.

Entering Cavendish Wood - geograph.org.uk - 6140011📷 5

Campsites · East Midlands

Sherwood Forest Holiday Park

Sherwood Forest Holiday Park — a campsite in england east midlands.

Through the arch - geograph.org.uk - 4692247📷 5

Campsites · East Midlands

Clumber Park Lodges

Clumber Park Lodges — a campsite in england east midlands.

Leaf Litter Alongside Ringham Lake - geograph.org.uk - 2681991📷 5

Hotels · East Midlands

Ringwood Hall Hotel

Ringwood Hall Hotel — a hotel in england east midlands.

ringwoodhallhotel.com

Places to eat & drink

Greendale Oak, Cuckney - geograph.org.uk - 4334726📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

The Greendale Oak Inn

The Greendale Oak Inn in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

Ship Inn, south range - geograph.org.uk - 4691357📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

The Old Ship Inn

The Old Ship Inn in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Bistro under the railway arches in Mansfield - geograph.org.uk - 4304597📷 5

Restaurants · East Midlands

The Horizon

The Horizon — a restaurant in england east midlands.

Mansfield, Notts (Maun Valley) - geograph.org.uk - 3045069📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

The Bridge Tavern Public House

The Bridge Tavern Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

Mansfield, Notts (Church Street) - geograph.org.uk - 3005860📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

The Old Ram Public House

The Old Ram Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

Black Swan, Albert Street, Mansfield - geograph.org.uk - 6248527📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

Portland Arms Public House

Portland Arms Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Whaley?
Whaley is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG20 9HU), in the parish of Old Bolsover.
What is Whaley?
Whaley — village in Derbyshire, England, UK.
How do I get to Whaley?
The nearest railway station is Langwith-Whaley Thorns, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG20 9HU.
Is Whaley free to visit?
Yes, Whaley is free to enter.
How do I get to Whaley?
The nearest railway station is Langwith-Whaley Thorns, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG20 9HU.