Discover Horsley Woodhouse

Horsley Woodhouse combines village festival traditions, historic buildings and practical pointers for planning your own days out. Anyone planning a trip with cultural discoveries, local events and a manageable selection of activities will find a range of themes here that can be combined into a personal stay. Transport links and available parking options may also play a role when choosing accommodation and preparing excursions.

Historic buildings and grounds

St Susanna's Church was built in 1878. For visitors interested in culture, the east window is particularly noteworthy: it is a stained-glass window by Burlisson and Grylls, donated by R. S. W. Sitwell in memory of his family. This gives the church a specific historical point of reference that clearly differs from general views of the village.

The surviving garden walls and towers of Stainsby date from the early 19th century. Their red brickwork with sandstone surrounds makes the construction immediately easy to appreciate. At the same time, the towers and walls are the only surviving garden structures of the demolished 18th-century Stainsby House. Anyone interested in architectural history and historic grounds can consider these two subjects separately when planning their trip and shape their stay accordingly.

The village fête and carnival as part of local life

Horsley Woodhouse holds a village fête every July. The date is particularly interesting for travellers who would like to plan their stay around a local event. The Horsley Woodhouse carnival includes a parade that runs from the Medical Centre to the event site at Sitwell Recreation Ground. The event site features fairground rides and attractions. This creates a different kind of trip from one focused exclusively on historical impressions.

For families, the July date can provide a simple aid to decision-making: anyone who wants to experience the village fête can plan their travel dates around it.

Bus connection, walks and parking options

Bus route 138 connects Horsley Woodhouse with Belper and Langley. Anyone who would also like to include these two places in their plans during their stay can take the bus connection into account when deciding on their daily itinerary. It is therefore a practical point of reference for travellers who do not want to organise every activity exclusively by car.

There is also a fixed point of reference in the local weekly routine for walks: the Horsley Woodhouse Walking Group meets every Wednesday at 9:45 am. Anyone interested in walking together can note this date when planning their trip and check before departure how well it fits with their stay. For those arriving by car, there is a free car park next to the village hall; there is also free on-street parking in the village.

Choose the right accommodation option

You can choose a holiday apartment in Horsley Woodhouse according to your preferred travel dates and preferred mode of transport. Decide whether the July event or arriving by bus and car is the key factor for your plans.

More village pages to choose from

The following pages are also available for choosing another destination: Sutton On The Hill, Willington, Newton Solney, Edale, Alton, Duckmanton, Little Eaton, Tansley.

For the higher-level travel overview: Derbyshire.