About Derbyshire

Ripley

Derbyshire Constabulary’s Headquarters are based in Ripley in the Amber Valley region. Ripley is a Derbyshire market town whose past is steeped in industry. It was mentioned in the Domesday Book as Ripelie, and has influenced events far beyond the green fields of Derbyshire.

The town had always had close associations with the coal and iron mining industries for many centuries, but it was to be brought greater prosperity in the 18th century through Benjamin Outram and his Butterley Ironworks, supplying cast iron rails to replace wooden tramways throughout the area. The company also supplied St Pancras station with its cast iron roof. Many of the older buildings in Ripley have been pulled down and replaced with new ones, though there are still some fine 19th-century examples standing today, including Butterley Hall. The Hall now serves as the headquarters of the Derbyshire Constabulary. Close by the market place stands the Church of All Saints, erected in 1820-21, and distinctive by its aisles interior and tower. There is a railway museum close to the town, the Midland Railway Centre, which has working steam trains and various displays including model railways.

Transport Links

Ripley benefits from strong infrastructure links with easy access to major roads (M1, A38) and is a convenient centre for surrounding places of interest and for some of the finest scenery in England - the hills, dales and high places of the Peak District. The proximity of Derby (10 miles), Nottingham (14 miles) and Sheffield (25 miles) is a magnet to those who love the attractions of the cities. For travel further a-field Ripley is adjacent to the East Midlands International Airport for short and long haul flights.

City Living

For budding urbanites the cities of Derby and Nottingham both lie within 30 minutes commute of Ripley. Both offer the best bars, pubs, clubs, restaurants, and live entertainment. Both boast diverse and thriving nightlife. The bright lights of each city offers every type of eating and drinking experience from cosy and kitsch café bars to top curry houses and award winning restaurants. Sip a glass of bubbly in a stylish champagne bar, enjoy a tasty organic gastro meal, or sample spicy dishes at a modern eatery.

Derbyshire is home to several sports teams the most successful of whom is Derby County FC, however Chesterfield F.C are the fourth oldest club in the country but have been less successful over their 141 years of existence than the larger Derby County. Derbyshire also has a cricket team based at the County Cricket Ground. Derbyshire County Cricket Club currently play in Division two of the County Championship.

Rural Derbyshire

For those looking for a rural retreat Derbyshire offers some of the countries most unspoilt and scenic environments. From stunning vistas in the Peak District to quaint rural ideal in one of Derbyshire’s many villages the county offers the best in rural living. All this is combined by the convenience of the short and easy commute to Ripley.

Relocation

Your Hays Information Technology consultant can also assist you in identifying the organisations relevant to the locality you are seeking to relocate to for such aspects as nurseries, schools, colleges, sports clubs and estate agents as your application progresses.

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