Remotely situated amongst high hills in Derbyshire and the Peak District National Park, Parwich is a largish, quiet and pleasant village with stone houses set around a village green and church. Population of Parwich in 1990 was around 500 inhabitants.
Parwich hall, with its terraced gardens is a 5 bay house with a projecting central bay. It is occasionally open to the public.
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The church of St Peter was rebuilt in 1873 by Robinson of Derby, on a much older site possibly going back 800 years. It retains a Norman doorway and chancel arch and contains a fine carved tympanum over the west doorway, showing the lamb of god with a cross, a stag trampling on a serpent, a wolf, and other strange animals.
The Royston Grange Archeology Trail runs nearby and gives a remarkable insight into the areas history, with the remains of a Roman field system, Roman manor house and late medieval buildings. The trail starts at Minninglow car-park by the old railway bridge over the Parwich to Pikehall road.
Parwich village has a pub called the Sycamore Inn close to the church, which does bar snacks. Two former pubs called the Crown and the Wheatsheaf have been converted into cottages, but there a British Legion. The village retains a shop cum post office and a village school. Parwich also retains it's community spirit. As well as many church and school functions there are a number of local clubs and sports activities.
Holiday Accommodation near Parwich
Peak District Spa Rivendale B&B
Surrounded by the spectacular limestone scenery of the Peak District, Rivendale offers luxurious, new 4 star accommodation in picturesque stone buildings overlooking Eaton Dale - approximately equidistant between the charming villages of Tissington, Hartington & Parwich. The market towns of Buxton, Ashbourne, Matlock & Bakewell are a short drive away, as are Alton Towers, Chatsworth, Carsington Reservoir and many other popular attractions.
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Directions for Parwich
To get to Parwich, take the A515 out of Ashbourne towards Buxton. After about 2 miles take a right turn onto the B5056. After a further 3 miles, turn left for Parwich. Roadside parking available near the church gate.
Oher places of interest nearby
Dovedale
Thorpe
Ashbourne
Tissington
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