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.

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 at Parwich

Parwich Lees Holiday Cottages - Three superb holiday cottages situated on the Parwich Lees Estate in the heart of the Peak District National Park. Parwich Lees consists of 100 acres of parkland and woodland in the beautiful Alsop Dale.

Excellent walking and cycling in the White Peak straight from the door. Close to Ashbourne, Buxton, Chatsworth, Alton Towers, Dovedale, Carsington Water and Tissington Trail. Three star accommodation.
Sleeps 4, 4 and 2 but can be combined for a party of up to 10
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Dove Top Farm B&B - Dove Top Farm is a warm welcoming family run traditional farmhouse set within the Dovedale region of Peak District National Park, between Ashbourne and Buxton. We are a working livestock farm, as well as cows and sheep we also have geese, hens and sheepdogs. Our farmhouse is located on a gentle hillside offering glorious panoramic views over the River Dove and open countryside extending to the Tissington Trail and the Dove Valley.
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Uppermoor Farm Holiday Cottages - Luxurious, Peak District holiday Farmhouse & cottage complex for large family-groups seeking self-catering accommodation. Peaceful, with far reaching views, near to Ashbourne, Bakewell & Chatsworth House. A perfect welcoming retreat.

The 18th Century stone Farmhouse and Holiday Cottages stand in a unique, elevated courtyard setting in the White Peak part of the Derbyshire Peak District. Located near to the Domesday village of Parwich. Uppermoor Farm and Holiday Cottages have landscaped gardens and are surrounded by its own 70 acres of 'walkers paradise', in the midst of the rolling Derbyshire Dales with the striking, Peak District stone walling making their own patchwork quilt boundaries accross the open countryside. Sleeps 22 in three cottages
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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

Find local accommodation at Derbyshire and Peak District Accommodation
and Peak District Accommodation

For Peak District information try Peak District National Park