Places to Visit in Derbyshire, UK - Markeaton Park, Derby
History - Markeaton Park was originally part of the Markeaton Hall Estate, owned by the Mundy family from 1516.
In 1929, the Hall and twenty acres of its gardens were given to the Corporation (local council). Another 180 acres of the park were bought by the Corporation in about 1930.
In about 1965 the Hall was declared unsafe after years of neglect and demolished, leaving only the Orangery and Stable blocks.
The Orangery is now a Cafe, while the Stable block has been turned into a 'craft village' for local craftsmen to make and sell their wares.There are lots of things for children to do including, crazy golf, donkey rides, electric go-carts, boating lake and miniature steam railway. However, don't get the idea that the whole park is given over to children, there are very large areas of open flat grassland and woodland.
Located on the west side of the city of Derby, Markeaton Park is easily accessible from the A38 and the A52.
Features.
Large lake and Mill Pond
Open Grass Land, Woodland.
Miniature Railway, Toilets, Cafe, Large Car Park.
Swans, Ducks, Squirrels.
Rose and Formal gardens
Address - Markeaton Park
Ashbourne Road, Derby
Photographs from Markeaton Park, Derby
Squirrel Eating Peanut
Markeaton Park
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Links to Days Out in Derbyshire - The Peak District.
Derwent Valley - North Derbyshire
Derbyshire Peak District. You could very easily spend a whole day in the Derwent valley, a really lovely area at all times of year. A three reservoir network runs throughout the valley.
Longshaw Estate & Padley Gorge
North Peak District near Grindleford. Large expanse of moorland, woods and streams all within the Peak District National Park with loads of footpaths & mountain views.
Hardwick Hall
North Derbyshire near Chesterfield. Hardwick Hall is one of Britain's most complete Elizabethan houses. Large areas of parklands, orchard and herb garden to explore. The country park contains rare breeds of cattle and sheep.
Calke Abbey
A large Baroque mansion surrounded by 600 acres on parkland nature reserve. With beautiful walled flower and kitchen gardensNational Trust owned since 1980.
Markeaton Park
Markeaton Park in Derby was originally part of the Markeaton Hall Estate. Markeaton Park has a fairly large lake and mill pond with the usual collection of tame waterfowl. There are the many formal gardens filled with colorful flowers around a small fountain.
Carsington Water (Reservoir)
Carsington Water is a very large reservoir located between Matlock and Ashbourne in Derbyshire. A fairly new reservoir finished in the 1990's.
Dovedale Valley
A beautiful valley carved by the River Dove in the South of the Peak District. With lots of footpaths along the riverside and up the surrounding hills.
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