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Elvaston Castle Country Park added to Historic Buildings in East Midlands by D0c.Col on 25/03/2023

Located in Derbyshire, near to Derby and Nottingham, Elvaston Castle Country Park encompasses approximately 321 acres of open parkland, woodland and more formal historical gardens. It's also the venue for our popular woodland festival.

At the heart of the estate lies Elvaston Castle, a gothic revival masterpiece (not open to the public) designed by James Wyatt in the early 1800s based on the original house dating back to 1633.

Today both the buildings and gardens are registered (Grade 2 and Grade 2*) as being of special architectural and historical interest.

The gardens are locally renowned for their rockwork structures and fine examples of topiary, originally introduced and designed by William Barron in the 19th century.

There's lots to be see and do in and around the park - walking, cycling, horse riding, bird watching, picnicking, kite flying, photography, exploring the park and nature reserve.......... but they don't like drones!

There is no bylaw or FRZ preventing flight but some of the pathways and bridleways that riddle the estate have 'no drones' signs. The Park is vast and I visited on a quiet day and the only witness to my flight was a young lad, and I presume, his mother who were both really excited to see my mini 3 Pro fly........so the choice is yours!

The estate entrance, and only car park for visitors arriving in vehicles, is off Borrowash Road between Borrowash Village and Thulston. Just follow the brown tourist signs from either direction and they'll direct you right to the park.

Some sat navs direct vehicles off the A6 Derby bypass into Elvaston Castle Country Park via a slip road to Bridlegate Lane, Alvaston. There's no access to the park via this route (nor turning room along its length should you commit to it). The lane is clearly marked off the by-pass with a 'dead-end' highways sign.

Your sat nav may direct you into the estate by a sealed bridle path off Borrowash Road, which also leads to Elvaston Cricket Club's grounds. This access route is for authorised vehicles only, with no visitor parking permitted.

There is little parking outside of the park but the closest I've found is on the B5010 near Elvaston Lane where there is a layby. A short walk up the lane will take you to one of the Park entrances. I did see people had parked on the B5010 but it's very narrow where it runs around the park and I wouldn't risk it.

UPDATE @ 28/03/23: Post flight information revealed a Derbyshire City Council bylaw may apply to the Park. See full details in the discussion thread for this entry.

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Co-ordinates: 52.8928, -1.394071 • what3words: ///snacking.heartache.thudded
The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 15/03/2023. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location. Landowner permission may be required before taking off.

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Billingford Mill, South Norfolk (By Kevin_Fairgrieve)

Parking is very limited at the mill but the nearby pub has plenty.. The mill is generally not open, so pick your day and go.

This windmill was built to replace a post mill that was blown over and destroyed in 1859. The new mill was run using wind power between 1860 and 1956. It was the last commercial windmill in Norfolk. It continued to work using an engine until 1959.

The mill has five storeys, a Norfolk boat-shaped cap, four patent sails and a six-bladed fantail which ensures the cap always faces into the wind. Most of the original machinery is intact, including two sets of stones, the great spur wheel, sack hoist, tentering gear and governors.

It was the first mill to be acquired by Norfolk County Council for preservation by Norfolk Windmills Trust in 1965. It is a Grade II* listed building. The mill was restored by the Suffolk Millwright, Tim Whiting and his team, between 2017 and 2021.

The mill stands on Billingford Common, a County Wildlife Site. Tours of the mill are available on open days and by appointment.

A fantastic and unique place steeped in history. So much of our heritage is sadly being left to just rot away.

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Co-ordinates: 52.36233, 1.181156 • what3words: ///slowly.betrayal.emulated
Monk Bretton Priory, Barnsley (By bryand)

Monk Bretton Priory is an English Heritage site which has been excavated to show one of the most detailed floor plans of any such building. Access is straightforward with parking nearby and TAOL from a public lane alongside the site.

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Co-ordinates: 53.55419, -1.438403 • what3words: ///form.reach.lower
Bolton-upon-Dearne AA battery site, Barnsley (By bryand)

The site a 4-gun anti-aircraft battery from WW2 has survived in a field at Bolton-upon-Dearne, South Yorkshire. Most of the site is intact, and easily accessible, as it is next to Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI.
Parking in a layby at the end of Lowfield Road.

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Co-ordinates: 53.5161, -1.302746 • what3words: ///model.objective.sailor
Dunraven Bay, Vale of Glamorgan (By Victoria_Graholska)

Dunraven Bay (Southerndown Beach), is a scenic beach in South Wales featuring a sandy shore, rich fossil-hunting rock pools, and historic walled gardens.

It's a beautiful place to spend entire day there walking, enjoying the views, have a picnic and for any water activities.

Flying drone is a sheer joy as it reveals breathtaking views of the cliffs, which were formed in the various historic times and are so unique.

Walled gardens add a special character to the place.

There is a parking for which you will be asked to pay £5 in cash, ample parking further up the hills, toilets and accessible toilets were open and well maintained.

Snack Shop was closed so can't comment on that. It's about 20 minute walk towards Ogmore Beach where you will find nice place to eat called West Farm Southerndown Coastal Retreat.

Thoroughly enjoyed this location!

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Co-ordinates: 51.44734, -3.60876 • what3words: ///habits.detail.charmingly
Home park, Plymouth (By grandad1950)

Home of Plymouth Argyle , the team I followed as a kid growing up in Plymouth.

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Co-ordinates: 50.38817, -4.151287 • what3words: ///worry.create.wing
St Marys Shipley, Horsham (By grandad1950)

A 12th century parish church in the West Sussex village of Shipley is a grade 1 listed building. Just a few minutes away is Shipley windmill.

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Co-ordinates: 50.98426, -0.370062 • what3words: ///humid.copes.gobbling
Cromer Pier (By akey_uk)

Jewel of the North Norfolk Coast

Park in the main town and take a short walk to the pier and down onto the beach for TOAL. lots of space on a quiet day, and some beautiful views of the coast, pier and town.

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Co-ordinates: 52.93382, 1.301494 • what3words: ///oxidation.meanest.plugs
Loch Maree Viewpoint, Poolewe, Ross and Cromarty South West (By AlbionDrones)

Stunning views over Loch Maree from just outside Poolewe.

It is inside the RAF Low Flying area, so please do get permission or fly outsdide of operational hours.

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Co-ordinates: 57.74982, -5.596287 • what3words: ///conquests.rift.wording
St George's West Grinstead, Horsham (By grandad1950)

The ancient St Georges parish church in West Grinstead in West Sussex
dates from the 11th century and is a grade 1 listed building

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Co-ordinates: 50.9735, -0.333511 • what3words: ///defensive.hopping.yelled
Ogmore-by-Sea, Vale of Glamorgan (By Victoria_Graholska)

Beautiful spot for flying and after a long research to make sure it's safe and legal I have decided to give it a go. There is so much more to see in this location including walking all the way up to the Ogmore Castle - and we went there before just without a drone and in another direction you will find a Dunraven Bay with a castle (or a footprint of the castle) I'm not too sure as we didn't get past the parking gate due to only cash accepted.
Parking is available and the earlier you arrive the better

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Co-ordinates: 51.46029, -3.636329 • what3words: ///ulterior.ozone.third

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