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Melbourne, this
is a small town in Derbyshire, a place to relax in, with its
small streets.
There is small shopping
centre and a leisure centre.
There is a large Norman
church, St Michael and St Mary to look at before enjoying
the attractions in the area.
Largely
visited as close to the unique Calke Abbey.
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Map of Melbourne |
What
To See -
Melbourne Tourist Attractions
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 Melbourne
Hall and Gardens, Blackwell Lane, Melbourne, DE73 1EN,
13th century house, extended and with a 18th century facade,
pictures, furniture, porcelain, gardens, and a craft centre.
Visitor Centre, shop, etc, Tel: 01332 862502 
Open: Hall: Afternoons in Aug, not first 3 Mon, Gardens: Wed,
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Abbey, south of Melbourne, Ticknall, DE73 1LE, National
Trust, baroque mansion built in 1701, furnished rooms, and collections
in this former family home left much as it was in 1920's. Walled
gardens and 600 acres of parkland. Shop, etc.Open:: House:
Mar 17th-Oct 28th 12.30-17:.00 Sat-Wed: Gardens; March
17th-l Oct 28th; 11:00-17:00 Sat-Wed. Open every day Jul-Aug.
Church :open same as the Garden. Last admission is 4.30pm
for the house, garden and church. Park: All Year Tel:
01332 863822
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Reservoir, Ticknall, Derby, south off A51 ,a 230 acre
reservoir with trout fishing, walks, picnic areas, adventure
playground. Tel: 01283 701709
Open: Apr-Oct 7:00-dusk and Nov-Mar 9:00-16:00 |
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Harold Reservoir, Melbourne, Derby,off B587 south of
Melbourne, a 209 acre reservoir, walks link to Calke Abbey.
Visitor centre with exhibitions.Tel: 01283 701709 Car park charge.Open:
Apr-Oct 7:00-dusk and Nov-Mar 9:00-16:00 |
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Where
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Around
The Melbourne Area
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the industrial roots of the area, visit Derby
before heading north into the Peak District |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Ashby de la Zouch (5.64 miles) Kegworth (6.27 miles) Swadlincote (6.70 miles) Derby (7.01 miles) Coalville (7.34 miles) Burton upon Trent (8.80 miles) Loughborough (9.90 miles) Beeston (11.50 miles) Ilkeston (11.75 miles) Ruddington (12.54 miles) Twycross (13.00 miles) |
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