Free Walking Sightseeing Tour #2 in Derby, United Kingdom

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 7 sights
Distance 6.2 km
Ascend 76 m
Descend 89 m

Explore Derby in United Kingdom with this free self-guided walking tour. The map shows the route of the tour. Below is a list of attractions, including their details.

Individual Sights in Derby

Sight 1: Markeaton Park

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Markeaton Park is a large public park located in Markeaton, Derby, 207 acres in size. It attracts one million visitors a year, making it one of the most visited parks in the East Midlands. Markeaton Park is an important part of Derby history, which was sold to the Mundy family in 1516. The Mundy family gave Markeaton Park to Derby City Council in the early 20th century, who now provide facilities and events throughout the year.

Wikipedia: Markeaton Park (EN)

1716 meters / 21 minutes

Sight 2: Saint Barnabas Church

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St Barnabas' Church, Derby is a Church of England parish church in Derby, Derbyshire.

Wikipedia: St Barnabas' Church, Derby (EN), Website

1288 meters / 15 minutes

Sight 3: Saint John The Evangelist Church

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St John the Evangelist's Church, Derby is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Derby.

Wikipedia: St John the Evangelist's Church, Derby (EN), Website

583 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 4: Saint Anne's Church

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St Anne's Church, Derby is a Grade II* listed Church of England parish church in Derby.

Wikipedia: St Anne's Church, Derby (EN)

443 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 5: Saint Alkmund's Church

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St Alkmund's Church is a Church of England parish church on Kedleston Road in Derby. It was built in the 1970s to replace the Victorian St Alkmund's Church which had been demolished in 1968 to enable the construction of the Derby inner ring road, St Alkmund's Way (A601).

Wikipedia: St Alkmund's (new) Church, Derby (EN)

1047 meters / 13 minutes

Sight 6: Saint Mary's Church

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Saint Mary's ChurchArran Bee from Nottingham, UK / CC BY 2.0

St Mary's Church is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Derby, England. A Grade II* listed building, it stands on Bridge Gate overlooking St Alkmund's Way. The church was designed by architect A. W. N. Pugin and according to Simon Jenkins, it is one of Pugin's "few complete works".

Wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Derby (EN), Website, Facebook

1092 meters / 13 minutes

Sight 7: Darley Park

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Darley Park is an urban park on the banks of the River Derwent, just north of Derby City Centre, England, United Kingdom. It has a total area of 80 acres and forms the largest part of the Darley Open Spaces. The park is one of Derby's most popular outdoor spaces.

Wikipedia: Darley Park (EN)

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Disclaimer Please be aware of your surroundings and do not enter private property. We are not liable for any damages that occur during the tours.

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