Museums · East Midlands
Hilton, Derbyshire
Hilton is a village and civil parish in the South Derbyshire district of Derbyshire, England. The population at the 2021 Census (including Marston on Dove) was 8,266.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Hilton is a village and civil parish in the South Derbyshire district of Derbyshire, England. The population at the 2021 Census (including Marston on Dove) was 8,266.
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Hilton is a village and civil parish in the South Derbyshire district of Derbyshire, England. The population at the 2021 Census (including Marston on Dove) was 8,266.
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Background
History
Hilton was mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086 as belonging to Henry de Ferrers and being worth ten shillings. It was later held by Dale Abbey. After the dissolution of the monasteries, the manor passed to the Earl of Chesterfield, and later to the Every baronets. Wakelyn Hall is a Grade II listed half-timbered building dating back to the 16th century. Mary, Queen of Scots allegedly stopped at Wakelyn Hall briefly on her way to imprisonment at Tutbury Castle. Other historic buildings include the Old Talbot Inn, the Wesleyan Chapel and Hilton Lodge. Hilton was the birthplace of Herbert Massey who authorised the Great Escape. He was born at what is now Hilton House Hotel and is…
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- Coordinates
- 52.8710, -1.6370
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- South Derbyshire
- Parish
- Hilton
- Postcode
- DE65 5JF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Official site
- neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Hilton, Derbyshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hilton, Derbyshire?
- Hilton, Derbyshire is in East Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 52.8710°, -1.6370°.
- Is Hilton, Derbyshire wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Hilton, Derbyshire. Check ahead for specific facilities.