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Elvaston Castle Country Park in Derbyshire is set in 200 acres and has many walks. This view of the castle is taken from the far side of the lake.
Within the grounds of Elvaston Castle Country Park is this odd formation known as Rock Arch. It seem ...
This view is taken on the terraced lawns of Elvaston Castle Country Park. The park is located 4 miles...
Elvaston Castle Country Park is 4 miles from Derby city centre. Behind the main house is this courtya...
Taken in the Grade II listed gardens, this view of Elvaston Castle in Derbyshire. After taking the pa...
Panorama taken in the centre of "Spider Island" pedistrian bridge on the ring-road around Derby. So c...
Rolls Royce Headquarters in Derby houses a museum which displays the history of aviation power plants...
Derby Cathedral, not the classic English Cathedral, no cruciform floorplan, but this was originally a...
East Midlands Aeropark is located across the runway from the main terminal at East Midlands Airport. ...
East Midlands Aeropark is run by volunteers and located across the runway from the main terminal. Thi...
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Text by Steve Smith.
