Museums · East Midlands
South Derbyshire
South Derbyshire — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Richard Law — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
South Derbyshire is a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
South Derbyshire is a museum located in the East Midlands. It showcases the region's industrial heritage and local history, offering insights into the area's development over time. The museum features a range of exhibits and artefacts relevant to South Derbyshire's past.
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Background
History
The district was formed on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, covering the whole area of two former districts and part of a third, which were all abolished at the same time: The new district was named South Derbyshire, reflecting its position within the wider county.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.8000, -1.5333
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- South Derbyshire
- Parish
- Bretby
- Postcode
- DE15 0RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Derbyshire
Sources
- wikipedia: South Derbyshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Derbyshire?
- South Derbyshire is in East Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 52.8000°, -1.5333°.
- Is South Derbyshire wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at South Derbyshire. Check ahead for specific facilities.