Alvaston

Alvaston is an area of Derby in the county of Derbyshire.

There are great places to visit near Alvaston including some great ancient sites, historic monuments, towns, caves, old mines, mountains, hiking areas, lakes, hills, ruins, rivers and streams, waterfalls, historic buildings, cities and shopping centres.

There are a several good ancient sites in the Alvaston area like Arbor Low Henge, Gib Hill Oval Barrow and Bowl Barrow, and Carl Wark Hillfort.

Arbor Low Henge is one of Alvaston's best, nearby historic monuments to visit in Alvaston.

The area around Alvaston boasts some of the best towns including Castleton, Buxton, Darley Dale, and Hope.

Blue John Cavern is one of Alvaston's best, nearby caves to visit in Alvaston.

Alvaston is near some unmissable old mines like Blue John Cavern,

There are a several good mountains in the area around Alvaston like Kinder Scout.

Hiking Areas to visit near Alvaston include Kinder Scout, Errwood Hall (ruin), Three Shires Head, and Hope Valley.

The area around Alvaston's best lakes can be found at Errwood Reservoir.

Shining Tor, and Higger Tor are some of Alvaston best hills to visit near Alvaston.

Alvaston's best nearby ruins can be found at Errwood Hall (ruin), and Castedge (ruin).

Don't miss River Dane at Three Shires Head, and Panniers Pool's rivers and streams if visiting the area around Alvaston.

Panniers Pool Waterfall, and Three Shires Head Waterfall are great places to visit near Alvaston if you like waterfalls.

Solomon's Temple, and St Mary's Church Derby are some of Alvaston best historic buildings to visit near Alvaston.

The area close to Alvaston boasts some of the best cities including Derby.

Derbion is one of Alvaston's best, nearby shopping centres to visit in Alvaston.

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