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Detailed Street Map of Ripley Derbyshire & Guide to the Area

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

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Ripley area and a Ripley town centre map, showing Ripley High Street and Ripley Hospital.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Ripley map are: Ripley Leisure Centre, Midland Railway – Butterley, Crossley Park, The Thorn Tree Inn, The Talbot Hotel, Wilko, Peacocks, Costa Coffee, Greggs, Boots, Subway, Co-op Food, Ripley Town Hall, The King Alfred Pub, Morrisons, Lloyds Pharmacy, The Honey Pot Café, Ripley Library, Nisa Local, Ripley Methodist Church, Ripley Infant School, Ripley Junior School, Ripley Academy, Ripley Medical Centre, Market Place Fish Bar, Domino's Pizza, Four Seasons Florist, Pizza Pan, The Cock Hotel, Bateman's Mill Hotel, Vision Pharmacy, Iceland, The Railway Pub, Crumbs Café, Hall's Locksmiths, Greenery Garden Centre, Body & Sole Beauty, St John's Church, The Beauty Spot, The Commercial Inn, The Eclipse Pub, Vines Bar, British Red Cross Shop, Bargain Buys, JJ's Café Bar, The Little Kitchen, Bonmarché, Serenity Hair & Beauty, Pump It Fitness, Severn Trent Customer Centre, Chapel Street Medical Centre, Hall's Locksmiths, Home Bargains.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Swanwick, Codnor, Heage, Ambergate, Leabrooks, Somercotes, Riddings, Butterley, Marehay, Waingroves, Denby, Kilburn, Marehay, Belper, Crich, Whatstandwell, Ironville, Alfreton, South Wingfield, Pentrich, Fritchley, Loscoe, Langley Mill, Smalley, Shipley, Brinsley, Selston, Jacksdale, Heanor, Horsley Woodhouse, Duffield, Holbrook, Little Eaton, Stanley Common, Kirk Hallam, Mapperley, Shirland, Newton, Higham, Westhouses, Tibshelf, Blackwell, Hilcote, Morton, Stonebroom, Lower Hartshay, Upper Hartshay, Hazelwood, Nether Heage.

Ripley sits comfortably in the Amber Valley area of Derbyshire, a town that's often overlooked but full of local life and character. It's got that classic East Midlands vibe—friendly people, a solid community feel, and a mix of old industrial grit with green pockets and countryside not far from the doorstep. The town centre keeps things practical and familiar, with its mix of local shops, national chains, and a market that's been running for generations. You get the sense people here know where they stand—and like it that way.

The town's history goes back a fair way, with mentions in the Domesday Book and deep links to mining and ironworks during the Industrial Revolution. The Butterley Company, one of the great Victorian engineering firms, was based here and left its mark in both industry and architecture. One of their most famous contributions was the arched roof at St Pancras Station in London. Ripley's working-class roots are still part of its identity, but like much of Derbyshire, it's moved with the times. These days, it's home to just over 20,000 people, with housing ranging from Victorian terraces to newer estates stretching into the green edges of town.

In the town itself, you've got everything you need day to day, with a leisure centre, local pubs, schools, churches and open spaces like Crossley Park, which is popular with families, especially when there's a band on the stage or the ice cream van's doing the rounds. Ripley Market is still a weekly draw, and there's a good choice of cafés and takeaways dotted about. Just outside town, you'll find the Midland Railway – Butterley, a heritage steam line with restored stations and a real nostalgic buzz. For something a bit grander, Kedleston Hall is about a twenty-minute drive—one of the National Trust's gems with parkland, gardens, and some proper old-school opulence.

In the wider Derbyshire patch, the choices open right up. Chatsworth House, with its enormous grounds and riverside views, is always worth a full day. Crich Tramway Village is nearby, offering an unusual but brilliant step back in time. Matlock Bath mixes riverside walks with funfair energy, and Bakewell's markets and tea shops are hard to resist. Head a little further into the Peak District and you're treated to walking, climbing and cycling routes with some of the best views in the country. Whether you fancy a pint in a quiet pub or a hike across open moorland, you'll find your pace.

Ripley's well-placed for getting around. The A38 and A610 run close by, linking easily to the M1 and the wider motorway network. While the town doesn't have its own railway station anymore, nearby stations like Alfreton and Ambergate keep it connected, and Derby isn't far by road. If you're heading further afield, East Midlands Airport is your best bet, around 40 minutes away, and buses run regularly through Ripley and into nearby towns. Most of the essentials are within walking distance in town, so it's manageable without a car too.

Derbyshire's one of those counties that grows on you the longer you stay. It's not showy, but it's got depth—industrial history, farming roots, stunning scenery and a strong sense of place. From the buzz of market towns to the calm of limestone dales, it offers a good mix of activity and space to breathe. The people are down to earth, the pubs are proper, and the pace is just right if you're after something that's real and grounded. It's no surprise so many who move here end up sticking around.

Some More Nearby Places: Swanwick, Codnor, Heage, Ambergate, Leabrooks, Somercotes, Riddings, Butterley, Marehay, Waingroves, Denby, Kilburn, Marehay, Belper, Crich, Whatstandwell, Ironville, Alfreton, South Wingfield, Pentrich, Fritchley, Loscoe, Langley Mill, Smalley, Shipley, Brinsley, Selston, Jacksdale, Heanor, Horsley Woodhouse, Duffield, Holbrook, Little Eaton, Stanley Common, Kirk Hallam, Mapperley, Shirland, Newton, Higham, Westhouses, Tibshelf, Blackwell, Hilcote, Morton, Stonebroom, Lower Hartshay, Upper Hartshay, Hazelwood, Nether Heage.

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