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Melbourne is a small and attractive Georgian market town in a delightful part of South Derbyshire, England. It is about eight miles south of Derby and two miles from the River Trent. It contains a good range of shops, pubs and restaurants for the tourist.

There are many pleasant places to stroll in the town and the surrounding rolling countryside.

Melbourne Parish Church has been described as a "cathedral in miniature". Melbourne Hall is open in August to the public and its gardens are open from April to September.

Calke Abbey and Staunton Harold Hall are within 3 miles of the town. The nearby villages of Ticknall, Swarkestone, Stanton-by-Bridge, Kings Newton, and Breedon-on-the-hill are also well-worth visiting.

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Melbourne Historical Research Group

This year's 2-day exhibition will be held on 27 and 28 June 2009 in the Main Hall and Lounge of the Bill Shone Leisure Centre, High Street, Melbourne, Derbyshire DE73 8G

Melbourne Carnival Saturday 11 July - for more details see link on the left.

Parish Plan Open Day - Options for Change - 4 April 2009
Bill Shone Leisure Centre - 10 am to 4 pm (Over 150 attended).

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