Belper Map

Belper map, view the Derbyshire town of Belper, located in the county of Derbyshire, England.

Detailed Street Map of Belper Derbyshire & Guide to the Area

Belper Map Derbyshire: Interactive map of Belper, displaying the town situated in the county of Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Belper area and a Belper town centre map, showing Belper Railway Station and Belper Park Local Nature Reserve.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Belper map are: Strutt's North Mill Museum, Belper River Gardens, The Lion Hotel, The Devonshire, Beaurepaire Patisserie, Nourish at No.44, The Ritz Cinema, Belper Library, Boots, Poundland, Iceland, Fresh Basil Deli, The Railway Inn, Morrison's, Market Place Fish Bar, The Book Shop, The White Swan, The Green House, Tom Yum Thai, The Black Swan, Costa Coffee, Little C, St Peter's Church, Belper School and Sixth Form Centre, Field Lane Surgery, Babington Hospital, Derbyshire Constabulary, Belper Town FC, The Loft Salon, Grounded Coffee House, The Bluebell, CJ's Eatery, Divine Hair and Beauty, The Perfect Cuppa, The Railway Tea Rooms, Drop Inn Youth Centre, Herbert Strutt Primary School, Strutts Community Centre, Myfitter Curtains and Blinds, Nail & Beauty Lounge, Strutts Park Medical Centre, True Vine Christian Fellowship, St Elizabeth's Catholic Church, Christ Church Belper, Brown's Hair and Beauty, Cherry Orchard Farm Shop, Makeney Hall Hotel, Belper Town Football Ground, The Grapes Inn, The Tavern.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Milford, Makeney, Duffield, Hazelwood, Heage, Nether Heage, Ambergate, Whatstandwell, Turnditch, Shottle, Farnah Green, Holbrook, Kilburn, Denby, Horsley, Coxbench, Crich, Idridgehay, Alderwasley, Quarndon, Little Eaton, Belper Lane End, Allestree, Allport Hill, Weston Underwood, Morley, Ripley, Marehay, Pentrich, South Wingfield, Codnor, Ironville, Riddings, Loscoe, Langley Mill, Smalley, Denby Village, Mapperley, Heanor, Shipley, Oakerthorpe, Higham, Alfreton, Holloway, Lea, Dethick, Fritchley, Cromford.

Belper is one of those Derbyshire towns that manages to feel both quaint and quietly buzzing all at once. It's got that classic market town charm—stone cottages, independent shops, a proper high street—backed up by rich industrial history and a strong creative spirit. Nestled in the Derwent Valley, just north of Derby, it's surrounded by rolling hills and countryside, making it a handy spot whether you're heading into the Peaks or just fancy a slower pace of life with a bit of character.

The town's history is wrapped up in the early days of the Industrial Revolution. Belper was a key part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, with mill buildings and workers' cottages that still shape the town's look today. Jedediah Strutt, a big name in the cotton industry, set up one of the first water-powered cotton mills here in the late 18th century. It turned Belper from a small village into a bustling industrial town almost overnight. While the mills aren't clattering away like they once did, their legacy lives on in the town's layout and sense of identity. The population today sits just over 21,000, and the place has a solid, community-led vibe with a real appreciation for its roots.

There's plenty to see and do in and around Belper. The River Gardens are a local favourite—well-kept, peaceful, with views of the old mills and bandstand concerts in summer. You've got the North Mill museum, telling the story of the town's industrial heyday, and the town centre is packed with quirky shops, cosy cafés, pubs and regular markets. There's a small cinema, Belper School and Sixth Form for education, and a strong arts scene that shows itself in pop-up events and window displays. Not far from town you'll find Kedleston Hall, a grand National Trust property with stunning interiors and wide open parkland, and the ruins of Wingfield Manor—an English Heritage site with serious medieval atmosphere.

Wider Derbyshire offers all the variety you'd expect. Chatsworth House is the headline act—opulent rooms, fancy gardens and a setting that looks like it's straight out of a film. Haddon Hall has a more lived-in, romantic feel, perfect for wandering through on a rainy day. The Peak District itself is on your doorstep, with miles of walks, climbs and picture-perfect villages like Bakewell and Eyam to explore. Crich Tramway Village is a good shout with kids, and Matlock Bath has that faded seaside feel with its arcades, cable cars and riverside ice creams.

Belper's easy to get to and get around. The town sits on the A6, a scenic route running between Derby and Matlock, and it's well connected by bus services heading in all directions. Belper railway station links straight to Derby and onwards to Nottingham, Matlock and Sheffield. East Midlands Airport is your nearest for flights, around 40 minutes away by car, and there's no shortage of local taxis or cycle-friendly paths if you're sticking closer to home. You're well placed without being overrun—just enough connection without the rush.

Derbyshire itself is a mix of industrial heritage, rural charm and solid, honest communities. It doesn't try to be anything fancy, but it's packed with character—from the wild peaks in the north to the green valleys and market towns down south. Whether you're a walker, a history buff, or someone who just likes a place that feels lived-in and real, Derbyshire's the kind of county that grows on you. It's got grit where it counts and beauty round every bend, and places like Belper show off both sides in equal measure.

Some More Nearby Places: Milford, Makeney, Duffield, Hazelwood, Heage, Nether Heage, Ambergate, Whatstandwell, Turnditch, Shottle, Farnah Green, Holbrook, Kilburn, Denby, Horsley, Coxbench, Crich, Idridgehay, Alderwasley, Quarndon, Little Eaton, Belper Lane End, Allestree, Allport Hill, Weston Underwood, Morley, Ripley, Marehay, Pentrich, South Wingfield, Codnor, Ironville, Riddings, Loscoe, Langley Mill, Smalley, Denby Village, Mapperley, Heanor, Shipley, Oakerthorpe, Higham, Alfreton, Holloway, Lea, Dethick, Fritchley, Cromford.

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