Places to go near Whaley Bridge

Narrow boat on the canal in Derbyshire

The wooded valleys and rugged hills of Derbyshire make the county an attraction in its own right. Canal and history buffs will find much to interest them at Whaley Bridge and Bugsworth Basin continues to draw an appreciative crowd after its grand re-opening in 2005.

Local attractions

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  1. Image for Bugsworth Basin

    Principal attraction marker image Bugsworth Basin »

    Bugsworth Basin began in 1796 as a key transhipment point between the Peak Forest Canal and its tramways for the …

  2. Image for Lyme Park

    Principal attraction marker image Lyme Park »

    Lyme Park is a magnificent estate with breath-taking views of the Chesire Plains. The impressive stone mansion was …

  3. Image for Marple Locks & Aqueduct

    Principal attraction marker image Marple Locks & Aqueduct »

    Marple is a charming busy waterside community formed around the junction of the Macclesfield and Peak Forest Canals. …

  4. Clarence Mill, Bollington. © Chris Allen - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

    Bollington Discovery Centre »

    Located alongside the canal at Clarence Mill, the Bollington Discovery Centre tells the story of Macclesfield and …

  5. Paradise Silk Mill »

    One of Macclesfield’s most popular attractions, the Paradise Silk Mill is a place where visitors can go to see …

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