Belper Travel Guide

 derwenter Says:  A nice tranquil place down by the river.A good place for a walk on A Sunday. 

 stevezero Says:  The Strutt Arms, MIlford is an historic hotel standing in the shadow of the old mill. It is situated nicely by the river Derwent 

 stevezero Says:  The River Derwent at Milford was the pwerhouse for the old mill. Although no longer in use some of the sluices and the old weir are still visible.There is also an old stone bridge, built at the same time as the mill (1796). This was later widened to carry an increase in... 

 stevezero Says:  Milford Mill was built by Jedediah Strutt in 1796 along with housing for the workers.A lot of the mill complex was demolished in the 1960's, but the chimney and some buildingd survive. 

 stevezero Says:  Milford, like Belper is a mill community. The Strutt family built many cottages for the workers of the cotton mill in the village. 

 stevezero Says:  Just in fornt of Holy Trinity Church, Milford, can be found the cross and war memorial to the dead of both world wars. 

 1 Review and 0 Opinions  Nice rooms, could be a bit noisy if on front 

 stevezero Says:  An appealing Pub, situated right on the banks of the River Derwent.Good local food in a nice atmosphere and a good place to sit outside on a nice day 

 stevezero Says:  The pub is a traditional style house trading to locals and passing trade. A large car park is located across Bridge Street directly opposite the pub with free parking in the evenings. Inside The Lord Nelson offers a choice of the main bar area, aquiet snug area and a... 

 stevezero Says:  A direct coach service operated by National Express goes to belper form London once per day and vice versa.Form LondonDeparts 16:00Arrives 20:10Duration 4hrs 10minChanges NoneFrom BelperDeparts 10:20Arrives 14:50Duration 4hrs 30minChanges NoneEconomy Return about £21.50 

 stevezero Says:  Long established belper shop supplying fine quality furniture, fancy goods, etc.. 

 stevezero Says:  Park in the River Gardens carpark. Walk past the North mill and take the footpath by the river Derwent downstream to the other historic town of Millford.The River Derwent flows for more than 50 miles through the heart of Derbyshire. It brings with it the water power to run... 

 stevezero Says:  The Club reformed for the fourth time in 1951 and it was in that year that they enjoyed their record attendance when 3,600 fans turned up to see Belper play Ilkeston Town. Regular four figure attendances were commonplace at Christchurch Meadow in those days. In recent...