| Coordinates: | 53.283, -1.786 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 14 76 |
| Population: | 1,647 |
Tideswell is a large village and civil parish in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, sitting on the edge of the Peak District. Nestled in classic limestone countryside above the River Wye, it’s close to dramatic dales and walking country such as Chee Dale, with caves, cliffs and scenic trails that attract walkers and rock‑climbers alike.
The village is best known for its impressive medieval parish church, St John the Baptist Church, often nicknamed the “Cathedral of the Peak”, and a core of handsome stone buildings that reflect market‑town and quarrying roots. Today Tideswell blends farming, independent shops, cafés and tourism; a lively community scene of festivals, music and heritage activities keeps a strong local identity while welcoming visitors.
Postcode districts covering Tideswell
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 22.1 miles
- Sheffield 15.2 miles
- Stoke-on-Trent 23.8 miles
- Oldham 22 miles
- Stockport 17.6 miles
- Rotherham 20 miles
- Chesterfield 14.6 miles
- Barnsley 23.4 miles
- Macclesfield 14.5 miles
- Sale 24.4 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 23.9 miles
- Ashton-under-Lyne 19.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Tideswell Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Wheston Parish 0.6 miles
- Litton Parish 1.8 miles
- Little Hucklow Parish 1.9 miles
- Great Hucklow Parish 2.1 miles
- Wardlow Parish 2.4 miles
- Grindlow Parish 2.5 miles
- Hazlebadge Parish 2.6 miles
- Wormhill Parish 2.9 miles
- Blackwell in the Peak Parish 3 miles
- Limestone Peak Ward 3.1 miles
- Brushfield Parish 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Tideswell
SK17 8NB, SK17 8LP, SK17 8JE, SK17 8LF, SK17 8HN, SK17 8PU, SK17 8ND, SK17 8NP, SK17 8LE … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 20.8 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 35 miles
- Dove Holes Railway Station 4.5 miles
- Hope 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 8.2 miles
- Chatsworth House Estate 9 miles
- Swithamley Hall Estate 12.3 miles
- Anson Engine Museum Museum 13.4 miles
- University of Sheffield University 14.1 miles
- Bramall Lane Stadium 14.3 miles
- Moss Rose Stadium 14.4 miles
- Ardotalia Archaeological site 14.4 miles
- The Leadmill Theatre 14.7 miles
- Hillsborough Stadium Stadium 14.8 miles
- B2net Stadium Stadium 15 miles
- Dieulacres Abbey Historic site 15.4 miles