Melbourne

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

There are great places to visit near Melbourne 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.

The area around Melbourne boasts some of the best ancient sites including Arbor Low Henge, Gib Hill Oval Barrow and Bowl Barrow, and Carl Wark Hillfort.

Don't miss Arbor Low Henge's historic monuments if visiting the area around Melbourne.

Towns to visit near Melbourne include Castleton, Buxton, Darley Dale, and Hope.

The area around Melbourne boasts some of the best caves including Blue John Cavern, Treak Cliff Cavern, and Odin Mine.

Don't miss Blue John Cavern, Treak Cliff Cavern, and Odin Mine's old mines if visiting the area around Melbourne.

Kinder Scout is a great place to visit close to Melbourne if you like mountains.

There are a number of hiking areas near Melbourne including Kinder Scout, Errwood Hall (ruin), Three Shires Head, and Hope Valley.

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

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

Errwood Hall (ruin), and Castedge (ruin) are great places to visit near Melbourne if you like ruins.

River Dane at Three Shires Head, and Panniers Pool are great places to visit near Melbourne if you like rivers and streams.

Melbourne's best nearby waterfalls can be found at Panniers Pool Waterfall, and Three Shires Head Waterfall.

The area around Melbourne boasts some of the best historic buildings including Solomon's Temple, and St Mary's Church Derby.

Places near Melbourne feature a number of interesting cities including Derby.

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

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Melbourne Map

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    Brett Gregory is an award-winning filmmaker based in Bolton whose production company, Serious Feather, is currently making a documentary about autism and poetry.

    As a part of this production, Landscape Britain was asked to advise with regards to the location of specific areas of outstanding natural beauty throughout the region.

    Visit www.seriousfeather.com for further information.

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