Ripley, a town with its roots in industry, mainly due to the Butterley Company with its ironworks.
Today the town has a shopping centre, and a leisure centre, and despite rebuilding work some of the original buildings remain to be seen today.
Denby Pottery Derby Road, Denby, Ripley DE5 8NX
Visit the famous pottery. Denby Pottery information
Wingfield Manor, Ripley DE55 7NH
Ruined 15th-century mansion and tower used in the film "Jayne Eyre" and TV series "Peak Practice" , Mary Queen of Scots was once imprisoned here. Wingfield Manor information
Midland Railway Centre Butterley Station, Ripley DE5 3QZ
Take a ride on a steam train. Midland Railway Centre information
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Oakerthorpe near Ripley DE55 7NF MAP Linbery in Oakerthorpe is just four miles from Crich and is a brilliant base to visit many attractions This welcoming cottage is all ground floor apart from a first floor viewing area which has excellent countryside views . Sleeps up to 4 in 2 bedrooms. Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 140.00-350.00... More Information and Book ... |
A day out in Matlock and Matlock Bath, lots of things to see and do.
Towns Near Ripley To Visit - straight line distance:
Heanor Tourist Information (3.37 miles) Eastwood Tourist Information (4.73 miles) Ilkeston Tourist Information (6.47 miles) Kimberley Tourist Information (7.22 miles)