In this issue

Cricket, lovely cricket
Derbyshire celebrates 150 years.

Town & Village Tales
Ashley Franklin’s highlights of life in Derbyshire’s villages.

Towns & Villages
Ashbourne, Bakewell, Belper, Buxton, Chesterfield, Chester Green, Crich, Derby, Derby Cathedral Quarter, Glossop, Matlock, Ripley..

Town & Village Tales

Looking back on 15 years of town and village articles Ashley Franklin highlights some notable gems of life in Derbyshire

4 mins

In the valley of Combs

Mike Smith visits the idyllic secluded village near Chapel-en-le-Frith and bounded by the high gritstone hills of Castle Naze, Combs Moss and Ladder Hill

5 mins

CRICKET LOVELY CRICKET

As Derbyshire County Cricket Club celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2020, Nigel Powlson looks back at a long history of being the underdog and having to battle against the odds to bring success back home

9 mins

All well... and good

After a career in fashion Pentrich-born Jayn Sterland returned to her roots and is now Managing Director of Weleda UK – the world renowned producers of natural cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Catherine Roth catches up with her at the Ilkeston headquarters

7 mins

A Viking Quest

Dr Gareth Williams, British Museum curator and expert on the history and archaeology of the Vikings and of Tutbury Castle, advised on a recent case concerning the illegal break-up of a Viking hoard of ‘national importance’.

7 mins

THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT

'Watching butterflies at Hoe Grange is a fantastic and rewarding experience'

4 mins

Taking to the hills

The second highest plateau in the Peak District is home to stunning scenery, wild weather, wreckage from a tragic aeroplane crash and a world-famous path – as well as being on the frontline of the battle against pollution. Peter Naldrett visits the peaty summit of Bleaklow

2 mins

April Follies: WIRKSWORTH to CHATSWORTH

Feel the joys of spring on this jolly jaunt visiting some of Derbyshire’s finest follies – from the star disc of Wirksworth to the Hunting Tower of Chatsworth, via Birchover’s Druid Caves!

3 mins

A LODGE with a view

The Duchess of Rutland has taken inspiration from the surrounding moorland for her splendid refurbishment of Moscar Lodge near Bamford. She tells Catherine Roth about the project

3 mins

How sweet it is! Derbyshire – a chocolate heaven

Catherine Roth visits two of the county’s most successful chocolatiers – Holdsworth Chocolates of Bakewell and Barry Colenso

7 mins

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Derbyshire Life Magazine Description:

Derbyshire Life is the magazine that puts the gloss on life in Derbyshire. Every month it's packed with features about this picturesque part of England - from characters and personalities to heritage and traditions. We turn the focus on the towns, and give comprehensive guides to enjoying life in Derbyshire - including what's on, restaurant reviews and topical features on major events.