Calver

Calver is where it is because of the River Derwent, which has been harnessed to provide power first for local corn mills and later for cotton mills. Some years ago Calver’s most imposing building briefly became Colditz Castle in a TV series. But there is more to Calver than can be seen from the main road, though passing traffic will be happily waylaid by some distinctive shopping opportunities and refreshment stops.