| Coordinates: | 53.279, -1.775 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 15 75 |
| Population: | 1,647 |
Tideswell is a large village in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England, sitting on the limestone fringe of the Peak District. The surrounding landscape of dales, dry stone walls and farmland gives it a characteristic Peak setting, and the village itself is dominated by traditional stone buildings and narrow streets that reflect a long rural history with past connections to lead mining and agriculture.
Locally notable features include St John the Baptist Church, often called the "Cathedral of the Peak" for its impressive medieval fabric, and nearby show-cave Tideswell Cavern, both drawing visitors. The village has a strong community atmosphere, supported by independent shops, cafes and pubs, and its economy today combines farming with local services and tourism - it’s a popular base for walkers exploring the surrounding countryside.
Postcode districts covering Tideswell
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 22.7 miles
- Sheffield 14.9 miles
- Stoke-on-Trent 23.9 miles
- Oldham 22.5 miles
- Stockport 18.1 miles
- Rotherham 19.8 miles
- Chesterfield 14 miles
- Barnsley 23.3 miles
- Macclesfield 15 miles
- Sale 24.9 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 23.3 miles
- Ashton-under-Lyne 19.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Wheston Parish 1 mile
- Litton Parish 1.3 miles
- Little Hucklow Parish 1.8 miles
- Great Hucklow Parish 1.9 miles
- Wardlow Parish 1.9 miles
- Grindlow Parish 2.2 miles
- Hazlebadge Parish 2.5 miles
- Brushfield Parish 2.7 miles
- Foolow Parish 2.8 miles
- Taddington Built-up area 3 miles
- Blackwell in the Peak Parish 3 miles
- Little Longstone Parish 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Tideswell
SK17 8HU, SK17 8PB, SK17 8LQ, SK17 8JY, SK17 8LL, SK17 8HR, SK17 8JZ, SK17 8PS, SK17 8HS … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 21.3 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 34.7 miles
- Hope Railway Station 5 miles
- Dove Holes Railway Station 5 miles
Hotels in Tideswell Ad
Schools in Tideswell
- Bishop Pursglove C of E (A) Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Chatsworth House Country house 7.6 miles
- Chatsworth House Estate 8.4 miles
- Swithamley Hall Estate 12.6 miles
- University of Sheffield University 13.8 miles
- Anson Engine Museum Museum 13.9 miles
- Bramall Lane Stadium 14 miles
- The Leadmill Theatre 14.4 miles
- B2net Stadium Stadium 14.5 miles
- Hillsborough Stadium Stadium 14.5 miles
- Moss Rose Stadium 14.8 miles
- Ardotalia Archaeological site 14.8 miles
- Dieulacres Abbey Historic site 15.6 miles