Exploring the Town of Heanor in the Amber Valley District of the County of Derbyshire
In the Amber Valley district of the county of Derbyshire in the East Midlands of England, approximately eight miles northeast of Derby lies the charming town of Heanor. Sited on a hill within the Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Yorkshire Coalfield National Character Area, this town makes a great base for exploring the East Midlands region of England. Featuring beautiful historic streets with cobbled walk paths, this town is home to several notable buildings which makes it a very interesting place to discover and explore. Offering some interesting tourist attractions as well as excellent facilities, this town is great tourist destination ideal for the holidays.
This town offers a good selection of traditional high street shops, independent retail outlets and local businesses. It also has a good variety of gift and speciality shops, and it is home to the Heanor Antiques Centre, one of the most visited shops in town. Offering a good and pleasant shopping experience, this town is a decent shopping destination well capable of catering to any shopper out there.
This town is home to Marlpool Brewing Company; it’s one of the town’s most popular facility for its rich brewing heritage and world-class beers. It also houses an excellent range of restaurants, pubs, cafes and various eateries that serve mouthwatering meals, delectable dishes and tasty treats. Making it a good eating and drinking destination that offers good food and fine drinks.
Things to See and Do in Heanor
Heanor offers a vast range of things to see and do. Visitors can enjoy a wonderful afternoon walk in the very inspiring Shipley Country Park while taking in the stunning scenery it offers. Take the kids to the Dinky Dinos Soft Play, an excellent facility that offers large play areas that children will surely enjoy. It is also home to the Mr Vacuum Cleaner, a speciality museum that showcases a unique collection to discover.

