Winster Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Winster is a well-preserved Derbyshire village west of Matlock. The vantage point of this composite photo is The Flat at the top of the lower branch of East Bank. It's just southwest of the Old Lead Mines near the centre of this 1899 map. Until the Leacroft Road estate was built in the mid 20th century, Winster comprised the three roads shown in the 1899 map. The most important, Main Street, is in the north of the village and runs east/west. South of Main Street the land rises towards the high ground known as Winster Bank. Two roads that lead south from Main Street and towards the Bank are known as West Bank and East Bank. This shot looks north so West Bank is to the left and East Bank is to the right. About half way up the hill, East Bank divides into two with one branch leading southwest and ending up as The Flat – the point from which this photo was taken. The other branch initially leads southeast but soon swings right and continues in a westerly direction until it joins West Bank at the point marked as Winster Bank on the map. The places that I've identified in notes include the tower of St John the Baptist's Church, Birchover Wood, the Dower House, West Bank House, Winster Hall, the Burton Institute and the former Tallow Factory.
Winster is a well-preserved Derbyshire village west of Matlock. The vantage point of this composite photo is The Flat at the top of the lower branch of East Bank. It's just southwest of the Old Lead Mines near the centre of this 1899 map. Until the Leacroft Road estate was built in the mid 20th century, Winster comprised the three roads shown in the 1899 map. The most important, Main Street, is in the north of the village and runs east/west. South of Main Street the land rises towards the high ground known as Winster Bank. Two roads that lead south from Main Street and towards the Bank are known as West Bank and East Bank. This shot looks north so West Bank is to the left and East Bank is to the right. About half way up the hill, East Bank divides into two with one branch leading southwest and ending up as The Flat – the point from which this photo was taken. The other branch initially leads southeast but soon swings right and continues in a westerly direction until it joins West Bank at the point marked as Winster Bank on the map. The places that I've identified in notes include the tower of St John the Baptist's Church, Birchover Wood, the Dower House, West Bank House, Winster Hall, the Burton Institute and the former Tallow Factory.
Winster is a Derbyshire village west of Matlock. Many of my ancestors were baptised, married or buried in the churchyard there. Their surnames include Wagstaff, Roose, Holmes, Mettam, Staley and Roberts. The Roberts family grave is not readily visible. It's beind the trunk of the tree in the centre of the photo. The shot was taken on a dull day in early April, 2006 and has been highly enhanced. There are better shots of the church elsewhere in my Winster set. Robert Cutts, son of Hilda Cutts née Roberts.
Towards Winster From a path off the Limestone Way
Stile and path off Stunstead Lane

The Annual Holiday Sale

Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save.
Sandman Signature Sheffield Quays Hotel

Sandman Signature Sheffield Quays Hotel

4 out of 5
Victoria Quays Sheffield England
The price is NZ$132 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$132
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sheffield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (818 reviews)
Its ok and the rooms are nice after updating. Onsite bar/restaurant is decent. However, noise from building work on floor below created some disturbance from before 730 am and makes public areas less presentable. We weren't informed of the building work until after booking. Also the hotel offers ...

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Sandman Signature Sheffield Quays Hotel
Ringwood Hall Hotel & Spa

Ringwood Hall Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Chesterfield Road Chesterfield England
The price is NZ$148 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$148
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Chesterfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Friendly staff, average breakfast. Cleary suitabled to the vertically challenged, very low shower head, special knack required to get the toilet to flish

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Ringwood Hall Hotel & Spa
Ensana Buxton Crescent

Ensana Buxton Crescent

5 out of 5
The Crescent Buxton England
The price is NZ$359 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
NZ$359
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Buxton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (922 reviews)
Service was average.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Ensana Buxton Crescent
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
KSpace @ The Point

KSpace @ The Point

3.5 out of 5
1 Division Lane Sheffield England
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Sheffield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room washers/dryers and housekeeping. Popular attractions Utilita Arena Sheffield and Meadowhall ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews)
real nice stay

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

KSpace @ The Point
5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)

5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)

Ashbourne Derbyshire
Stay at this cottage in Ashbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Our guests praise the pool and the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (261 reviews)
Lovely cottage, nicely appointed and pool and hot tub really great and host really helpful ...will come again

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)
Hathersage, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, England

Hathersage, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, England

Hathersage ENG
Stay at this cottage in Hope Valley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hathersage Swimming Pool and Stanage Edge are located ...
Hathersage, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, England
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Activities

Cities near Winster