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Known for
Alfreton Hall, the nearby Ogston Reservoir, the town's position at the heart of the Amber Valley, and a Derbyshire market town that served the coal mining communities of the east Midlands
A little history
Alfreton grew as a market town serving the surrounding coal mining and hosiery industries of Derbyshire. The town's mining heritage runs deep, and the surrounding Amber Valley landscape — now largely restored — tells the story of that industrial past.
Ogston Reservoir is excellent for walking and birdwatching. The market on Fridays is good for local Derbyshire produce. Alfreton Park for a quiet afternoon.
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The town centre has independent cafes and restaurants. The Friday market has good local produce. The Amber Valley area has improving independent food options.
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Alfreton is a place in Derbyshire known for alfreton Hall, the nearby Ogston Reservoir, the town's position at the heart of the Amber Valley, and a Derbyshire market town that served the coal mining communities of the east Midlands. Alfreton grew as a market town serving the surrounding coal mining and hosiery industries of Derbyshire. The population is around 22,000.
The town centre has independent cafes and restaurants. The Friday market has good local produce. The Amber Valley area has improving independent food options.
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Roam covers Alfreton and the surrounding area in Derbyshire, including Somercotes, Riddings, Ironville, Swanwick, South Normanton, Leabrooks, Birchwood and Codnor.
