Oaks Green is a small village located in
Derbyshire
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,
England
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, within the
Peak District National Park Peak or The Peak may refer to:
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* Mountain peak
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* Peak hour or rush hour, in traffic congestion
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. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, woodland, and streams, characteristic of the region’s natural landscape.
The village has a small, close-knit community and a history reflected in several notable buildings. Among these is St Mary's Church, a Norman-style church dating to the 12th century, which serves as a prominent local landmark.
Oaks Green is situated near a number of popular tourist destinations, including
Chatsworth House
Chatsworth House is a stately home in the Derbyshire Dales, north-east of Bakewell and west of Chesterfield, Derbyshire, Chesterfield, England. The seat of the Duke of Devonshire, it has belonged to the House of Cavendish, Cavendish family si ...
,
Bakewell Market, and the
Heights of Abraham. The area is frequented by walkers and outdoor enthusiasts, with numerous public footpaths and scenic trails in the surrounding countryside.
It is in the
civil parish
In England, a civil parish is a type of administrative parish used for local government. It is a territorial designation which is the lowest tier of local government. Civil parishes can trace their origin to the ancient system of parishes, w ...
of
Doveridge.
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Villages in Derbyshire
Derbyshire Dales
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