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Codnor

Parish in Amber Valley, Derbyshire, England

Coordinates:53.041, -1.373
OS grid ref:SK 42 49
Dialling code: 01773 (Ripley)
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Codnor sits on a wooded ridge in Amber Valley, Derbyshire, England, offering long views across the Erewash Valley. Its most visible landmark is the atmospheric ruin of Codnor Castle, a medieval stronghold overlooking the village, while the built environment includes terraces and Victorian housing that grew up around 19th‑century coal mining and ironworking, which shaped the local economy and community for generations.

Today Codnor is largely residential with a strong local spirit, parish amenities, clubs and community events, and good road links to neighbouring towns such as Heanor and Ripley and within commuting distance of Nottingham and Derby. Its mix of industrial heritage, quiet lanes and nearby countryside makes it a place where history, local identity and outdoor walking routes (with the Peak District on the horizon) remain part of everyday life.

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Transport links

  • East Midlands Airport 14.6 miles23.5 km
  • Doncaster Sheffield Airport 34.1 miles54.8 km
  • Midland Railway - (Swanwick Junction Station) 1.7 miles2.7 km
  • Midland Railway - Butterley 2 miles3.1 km

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Schools in Codnor

  • Codnor Community Primary School C of E Controlled Primary

Local points of interest

  • The Impact arena Stadium 3.7 miles6 km
  • Pride Park Stadium 9.2 miles14.8 km
  • Hardwick Hall Country house 9.2 miles14.9 km
  • Field Mill Stadium 9.8 miles15.8 km
  • Broadmarsh Shopping centre 11.2 miles18.1 km
  • Clifton Hall Country house 11.7 miles18.8 km
  • Meadow Lane Stadium 11.9 miles19.2 km
  • City Ground Stadium 12.2 miles19.6 km
  • Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 12.3 miles19.8 km
  • Job's Wood Forest 12.4 miles20 km
  • Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 12.8 miles20.5 km
  • Rough Wood Forest 13 miles20.9 km