China House Pond

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Derbyshire South Derbyshire

England

China House Pond

Calke Abbey — Calke Abbey Credit: AJD

China House Pond is a picturesque freshwater pond located in Derbyshire, England. Spanning an area of approximately 2 acres, it is nestled within the stunning Peak District National Park. The pond is situated near the village of Longnor, close to the popular tourist destination of Buxton.

The pond is surrounded by lush greenery, including dense woodland and rolling hills, providing a tranquil and serene environment for visitors. Its peaceful ambiance attracts a variety of wildlife, making it a hotspot for nature enthusiasts and bird watchers.

China House Pond is fed by natural springs and rainwater, ensuring a constant supply of freshwater. The water is crystal clear and reflects the surrounding scenery, creating a picturesque setting that is perfect for photography and painting.

The pond is home to a diverse range of aquatic plants, including lily pads and reeds, which provide habitat and food for a variety of fish, insects, and amphibians. This abundance of wildlife attracts a wide array of bird species, such as herons, kingfishers, and ducks, making it an ideal spot for bird watching.

Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll around the pond on a well-maintained path, taking in the breathtaking views of the landscape and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. The pond is also popular for fishing, with anglers often trying their luck to catch fish such as carp, perch, and roach.

Overall, China House Pond offers a serene and picturesque experience for nature lovers, providing a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Calke Abbey

Calke Abbey

Bluebells at Calke Park The Bluebells this year are very good. There are lots is several areas of Calke Park.

Bluebells at Calke Park

The Bluebells this year are very good. There are lots is several areas of Calke Park.

Bluebells at Calke Park A closeup of the flowers shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7162441">SK3522 : Bluebells at Calke Park</a> at Calke Park. This is a National Trust property. When we arrived quite early there were about 12 cars in the main car park. After our walk the car park was full and the overflow car park was filling up.

Bluebells at Calke Park

A closeup of the flowers shown in SK3522 : Bluebells at Calke Park at Calke Park. This is a National Trust property. When we arrived quite early there were about 12 cars in the main car park. After our walk the car park was full and the overflow car park was filling up.

The view from the entrance Looking out from Calke Abbey towards the gardens which are up the hill and to the left.

The view from the entrance

Looking out from Calke Abbey towards the gardens which are up the hill and to the left.

The court yard at Calke Not originally entirely enclosed but according to the guide different sides were built in different centuries.

The court yard at Calke

Not originally entirely enclosed but according to the guide different sides were built in different centuries.

Seventeenth century arches This is the oldest part of the court yard at Calke Abbey.

Seventeenth century arches

This is the oldest part of the court yard at Calke Abbey.

Out buildings at Calke Abbey These are stables and other out buildings at Calke.

Out buildings at Calke Abbey

These are stables and other out buildings at Calke.

The garden at Calke This is the ornamental garden at Calke. To the left and over the wall is the vegetable garden which, to me, is far more impressive.

The garden at Calke

This is the ornamental garden at Calke. To the left and over the wall is the vegetable garden which, to me, is far more impressive.

The ornamental garden A view in the opposite direction from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7211669">SK3722 : The garden at Calke</a>.

The ornamental garden

A view in the opposite direction from SK3722 : The garden at Calke.

The vegetable garden at Calke A very extensive and well tended garden, with a huge variety of different garden vegetables and fruit on show.

The vegetable garden at Calke

A very extensive and well tended garden, with a huge variety of different garden vegetables and fruit on show.

The lavender path With the lavender in full flower there were a lot of insects around including a Humming Bird Hawk Moth which is quite a rare insect.

The lavender path

With the lavender in full flower there were a lot of insects around including a Humming Bird Hawk Moth which is quite a rare insect.

Fallow Deer at Calke There were two small groups of Fallow Deer. This one with them all sitting down, the other group were all standing.

Fallow Deer at Calke

There were two small groups of Fallow Deer. This one with them all sitting down, the other group were all standing.

Fallow Deer at Calke There were two small groups of Fallow Deer. This one with them all standing grazing, the other group were all sitting in shade.

Fallow Deer at Calke

There were two small groups of Fallow Deer. This one with them all standing grazing, the other group were all sitting in shade.

Staunton Harold Lake

Staunton Harold Lake

Calke Abbey, Derbyshire Calke Abbey from the south.

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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire

Calke Abbey from the south. Wikipedia Link

Calke Abbey, Derbyshire Calke Abbey from the south.

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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire

Calke Abbey from the south. Wikipedia Link

Calke Abbey, Derbyshire Calke Abbey from the south.

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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire

Calke Abbey from the south. Wikipedia Link

St Gile's Church, Calke Abbey St Gile&#039;s Church is Calke Abbey&#039;s private chapel.

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St Gile's Church, Calke Abbey

St Gile's Church is Calke Abbey's private chapel. Wikipedia Link

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China House Pond is located at Grid Ref: SK3722 (Lat: 52.80224, Lng: -1.4524657)

Administrative County: Derbyshire

District: South Derbyshire

Police Authority: Derbyshire

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Located within 500m of 52.80224,-1.4524657

Barrier: cattle_grid

Lat/Long: 52.8007976/-1.4585609

Calke Abbey

Addr City: Derby

Addr Place: Calke Park

Addr Postcode: DE73 7JF

Fee: yes

Opening Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-16:30

Operator: National Trust

Tourism: museum

Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke-abbey

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Wikipedia: en:Calke Abbey

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Restaurant

Calke Abbey Restaurant

Addr City: Derby

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Addr Place: Calke Park

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Calke Abbey Shop

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Addr Place: Calke Park

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Toilets

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Toilets

Check Date: 2022-10-16

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Bicycle Parking

Access: yes

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Capacity: 8

Check Date: 2023-05-27

Covered: yes

Source: GPS

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Cafe

Calke Abbey Cafe

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Addr Place: Calke Park

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Crossing

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Life Ring

Emergency: life_ring

Survey Date: 2022-10-16

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The National Forest Way

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Material: wood

Survey Date: 2022-10-16

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Bench

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Bench

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Survey Date: 2023-04-01

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Waste Basket

Waste: dog_excrement

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Waste Basket

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Covered: no

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Covered: no

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Covered: no

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Covered: no

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Bench

Backrest: yes

Colour: green

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Defibrillator

Access: yes

Defibrillator Location: On wall of toilet/cafe block of Calke Abbey

Emergency: defibrillator

Indoor: no

Ref: AGA1485

Ref GB The Circuit: D06930EF-7F24-468E-A800-AF5D00E181F2

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Waste Basket

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Waste Basket

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Toilets

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Lat/Long: 52.8007401/-1.4572737

Clock

Display: sundial

Historic: yes

Lat/Long: 52.7994055/-1.4557756

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