About Longnor
Longnor is a picturesque village in the Staffordshire Peak District, sitting in the middle of Buxton, Bakewell and Hartington. It is popular with walkers due to the scenic countryside surrounding the village. The nearby Blakemere Pond is a popular spot with visitors, offering beautiful views of the Peak District as it sits perched upon a hilltop.
The market square is home to the historic Craft Centre and Coffee Shop, located in the former 19th Century Market Hall. The village also has a few traditional country pubs nearby with the Ye Old Cheshire Cheese and The Grapes Hotel.
TV PRogrammes
Due to its stunning landscapes, Longnor has been used as a filming location for several TV programmes.
Peak Practice chose to shoot here during their 12th and final series of the popular show. Additionally, Longnor was used as the fictitious village of Lambton in episode 5 of the BBC’s 1995 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice
Public Transport
There is a High Peak Bus service number 442 that runs to and from Ashburne and Buxton calling at Hartington and Longnor along the way. Check here for the 442 bus times and all the latest information on the service.
History of LOngnor
Longnor is steeped in history. It is listed in the Domesday Book of 1086, as Longenalre and it is believed that there was a settlement here as early as 700AD.
Longnor was a popular market town in the 18th and 19th centuries and this is evidenced by the original market sign that can be found in the quaint, cobbled village square. The sign displays the fees for both market sellers and buyers.
The village’s church, St Bartholomew, was founded in the 13th Century. Although there are no remains of the original church, the present church building still dates back to 1781.
Getting Here
From the North West
Head towards Buxton and take the A515 towards Ashbourne. Approximately 3 miles out from Buxton, take the B5053 and follow this road into Longnor.
From the North East
Take the A6 towards Buxton and then take the A5270. Take the B5053 and follow this road into Longnor.
From the South West
Take the A53 towards Buxton and approximately 2.5 miles after Blackshaw Moor, take the right-hand turn after the ‘Winking Man’ pub, signposted ‘Longnor 4½ miles’.
From the South East
Head for Ashbourne and take A515 towards Buxton. Approximately 19 miles from Ashbourne, take the left turn onto B5053 and follow this road into Longnor.
By Train
The nearest train station is Buxton, approximately 6 miles awa.