Winster, Derbyshire

Details

Accessibility:

The Main Street and immediate roads off this are accessible, however many interesting buildings are situated on hills and banks. Public Toilets are situated on East Bank, just up from The Bowling Green pub, including an accessible toilet (using a Radar key).

Brief description:

Winster is a pretty village nestling in the peaks and dales of the White Peak District. A typical Derbyshire 18th/19th Century mining village with an interesting history. The annual Secret Gardens event in July allows the visitor to explore hidden buildings up and down the Banks.

Address:

Winster, Derbyshire. DE4 2DJ

Email:

Not applicable

Phone:

Website:

Directions: Grid Reference: SK2415 6055

From the A6 (between Matlock and Rowsley) at Hackney turn left onto the B5057 towards Winster.

From the A6 (between Bakewell and Rowsley) turn right onto the B5056 and follow directions towards Winster

Car parks are situated on the B5057 on the left just before the school as you enter Winster and also the South Car Park on the B5056 at the top of East Bank/West Bank junction.

Opening Times:

Daily 24/7

Transport:

Bus: Hulleys of Baslow Route 172 between Bakewell and Matlock - about 6 trips per day

Train: to Matlock, then use bus service

For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info/ or call 0871 200 22 33.

Amenities:

There are two public houses in the village, one off Main Street and one at the top of the hill on the north end, a few cafes and a Post Office.

Public Toilets are situated on East Bank, just up from The Bowling Green pub, including accessible toilet (using a Radar key).