Melbourne Derbyshire Map

About Melbourne

Melbourne, a place of enduring character, lies in the South Derbyshire district. It lies 8.9 km north-north-east of Ashby-de-la-Zouch (from Ashby-de-la-Zouch: bearing 19°T, OS grid SK 386 252), and is situated south-south-west of King's Newton village. The village itself seems to hold a quiet dignity, its stone buildings catching the soft East Midlands light with a muted glow. Melbourne Hall, a grand estate with gardens reputedly shaped by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown, stands as a testament to the region's historical importance, its grounds a gentle expanse where the air feels still and thoughtful. The parish church of St Michael, with its Norman font, offers a cool, hushed refuge from the outside world, its ancient stones whispering tales of generations past. A sense of unhurried purpose pervades Melbourne, a feeling of lives lived with a steady, measured grace.

About This Melbourne Map Page

Explore Melbourne, Derbyshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.822974, -1.428432. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.