The Standings Location
The area is rich in history and tradition with Wingfield Manor (site of the imprisonment of Mary Queen of Scots in the 1500's), Midland Railway Centre, Butterley and the famed Derbyshire view point of Crich Stand which is at the summit of Crich Hill, a Memorial Tower for those of the Sherwood Foresters regiment who died in battle, particularly in World War I. Built in 1923 on the site of an older tower called Crich Stand, the Memorial Tower is the destination of an annual pilgrimage on the first Sunday in July. It is 1,000 feet (300 m) above sea level, and has 52 steps to the top. From there eight counties can be seen, including landmarks such as the Humber Bridge and Lincoln Cathedral. The stand overlooks the Crich Tramway Village, home to the National Tramway Museum and well worth a visit with a host of family, fun based activities on offer.
For those simply seeking a breath of fresh air, the local area is particularly rich with venues and locations in which to exercise, explore or simply unwind. The Standings, Crich borders acres of attractive and varied landscape. Whatever the season, there is always lots to see and do in the locality, with excellent facilities and opportunities to explore on foot, horse back or bicycle.