Ticknall, Derbyshire

Flower Delivery Ticknall – A Small Village and Civil Parish in South Derbyshire

The village of Ticknall in South Derbyshire sits on the A514 road. The village is located south of the City of Derby and belongs to a cluster of small villages that include Calke, Melbourne, Milton and Repton. Ticknall extends to nearly two miles on the Derby and Ashby roads and is considered one of the most picturesque in the area.

So if you're looking for an area that is scenic when searching for possible holiday destinations, the small village of Ticknall should be in your list. Aside from its outstanding beauty, there are nearby places worth visiting as well. And if you want a romantic holiday destination, what could be better than a picturesque village? You can make the trip really special too by presenting your date with Ticknall flowers. In case you couldn't find flowers in Ticknall, all you have to do is go online and place an order for a floral bouquet through our site. We will gladly send flowers to Ticknall for you!

HISTORY

The old village of Tichenhalle probably existed during the Anglo-Saxon times. That same village was also mentioned in the Domesday Book. About two centuries ago, Ticknall was larger and noisier thanks to the presence of lime quarries, tramways and potteries.

At its height, Ticknall reached had a population of over 1,000 but all that changed when the neighbouring Calke Abbey changed their status from a private occupation to a semi-public administration.

ATTRACTIONS

Water pumps – found on lanes throughout the village. Some of these pumps still work and are used by walkers. These devices – made of cast iron – were introduced by Sir Harper Crewe in 1914 to provide fresh water.

St George's Church – a Grade II listed parish church. A pipe organ by J.W. Walker dating back to 1869 is contained within the church.

Ticknall Walk – walking this route takes you through the rolling South Derbyshire countryside where you get to see the Calke Abbey up close.

Nearby Attractions

Calke Abbey – now in the care of the National Trust, this place provides lots of things for you to do. You can go bird watching, you can track wild animals, you can fly a kite, you can go on bike rides and so much more.

Melbourne Hall – this was once the seat of the Victorian Prime Minister William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne.

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