Melbourne

Crewe & Harper The Corner Barrow Lane Swarkstone near Melbourne Derbyshire DE73 1JA telephone 0332 700641 For Location Map click here   Cask Marque Pub.

 

John Thompson Stanton-by-Bridge Melbourne Derbyshire DE73 1HW telephone 01332 862469 For Location Map click here This popular pub close to the river Trent is the home of John Thompson home brewed ales. Good value food. Garden area. Well worth a visit.

 

 

Melbourne

Melbourne is an large, attractive village some 8 miles south of Derby with a population of around 4000. The church of St. Michael dates back to the 12th century. The great castle at Melbourne was visited by King John, but little now remains of the castle. Thomas Cook, the first travel agent was also born here. The long 14th century Swarkstone bridge over the Trent was the southerly point reached by the advance guard of the Highlanders in 1745.

Places of Interest

Melbourne Hall, Church Square, Melbourne, Derbyshire,DE73 1EN, tel: 01332 862502. The Hall is the home of Lord and Lady Ralph Kerr. Melbourne Hall has a picturesque poolside setting and was once the home of Victorian Prime Minister, William Lamb, who was 2nd Viscount Melbourne. He gave his name to the city in Australia.There is a Visitors centre. Melbourne Hall is open to the public in August, the gardens are open April to September and the Visitor Centre open most other times.