Denby
Parish in Amber Valley, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.021, -1.419 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 39 47 |
| Dialling code: | 01773 (Ripley) |
Denby is a village and civil parish in the borough of Amber Valley, in rural Derbyshire. It sits among rolling farmland and former industrial sites, with stone cottages, miners’ terraces and modern housing interwoven with footpaths and green lanes; the parish is within easy reach of Derby and the Peak District, so it appeals to both walkers and commuters.
The area is best known for Denby Pottery, founded in the early 19th century, which has long shaped the local economy and identity and still runs a visitor centre and works; remnants of the coalfield era and a handful of historic houses, including Denby Hall, give the place a strong industrial and architectural heritage. Today the community balances small-scale industry, commuting and rural life, with active local clubs and seasonal events that sustain a distinct village character.
Postcode districts covering Denby
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 24.5 miles
- Nottingham 10.8 miles
- Derby 8 miles
- Mansfield 12.8 miles
- Burton upon Trent 17.5 miles
- Chesterfield 15.8 miles
- Loughborough 19.3 miles
- West Bridgford 13.8 miles
- Long Eaton 10.5 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 9.3 miles
- Worksop 23.8 miles
- Swadlincote 18 miles
Neighbouring places
- Denby Bottles Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Kilburn, Denby, Holbrook & Horsley Ward 1 mile
- Kilburn Parish 1 mile
- Kilburn and Horsley Woodhouse Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Denby Common Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Ripley & Marehay Ward 1.5 miles
- Horsley Woodhouse Parish 1.6 miles
- Ripley Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Horsley Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Belper East Ward 1.9 miles
- Holbrook Built-up area 2 miles
- Smalley Built-up area 2.1 miles
Example postcodes in Denby
DE5 8LJ, DE5 8PG, DE56 0SE, DE5 8PT, DE5 8NQ, DE5 8LH, DE5 8JX, DE5 8NL, DE5 8LB … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 13.6 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 36.2 miles
- Belper Railway Station 2.7 miles
- Midland Railway - Butterley 3 miles
Hotels near Denby Ad
- Morley Hayes Hotel 4 3.2 miles
- The Strutt Arms 2.9 miles
- Horsley Lodge Hotel 3 2.2 miles
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club 4 3.6 miles
- The Lion Hotel 3 2.7 miles
- The View at the White Horse Woolley Moor 4 8.9 miles
- Eastwood Hall 4 4.6 miles
- Hogs Head Hotel 6.2 miles
- Oakhill 4 8.3 miles
- The Bear Inn 3 5.9 miles
Schools in Denby
- Denby Free C of E VA Primary School Primary
- John Flamsteed Community School Secondary
Local points of interest
- The Impact arena Stadium 5.3 miles
- Pride Park Stadium 7.4 miles
- Job's Wood Forest 10.3 miles
- Rough Wood Forest 10.8 miles
- East Wood Forest 11.2 miles
- Hardwick Hall Country house 11.2 miles
- Greaves's Wood Forest 11.9 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 12 miles
- Field Mill Stadium 12.1 miles
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 12.3 miles
- Meadow Lane Stadium 12.9 miles
- City Ground Stadium 13.2 miles