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 miles39.4 km
- Nottingham 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Derby 8 miles12.8 km
- Mansfield 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Burton upon Trent 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Chesterfield 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Loughborough 19.3 miles31.1 km
- West Bridgford 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Long Eaton 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 9.3 miles15 km
- Worksop 23.8 miles38.4 km
- Swadlincote 18 miles29 km
Neighbouring places
- Denby Bottles Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Kilburn, Denby, Holbrook & Horsley Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Kilburn Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Kilburn and Horsley Woodhouse Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Denby Common Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Ripley & Marehay Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Horsley Woodhouse Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Ripley Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Horsley Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Belper East Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Holbrook Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Smalley Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
Example postcodes in Denby
DE5 8NA, DE5 8JX, DE56 0SR, DE5 8NN, DE5 8LA, DE5 8RL, DE5 8PH, DE5 8RG, DE5 8JY … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 13.6 miles22 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 36.2 miles58.2 km
- Belper Railway Station 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Midland Railway - Butterley 3 miles4.9 km
Hotels near Denby Ad
- Morley Hayes Hotel 4 3.2 miles5.2 km
- The Strutt Arms 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Horsley Lodge Hotel 3 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- The Lion Hotel 3 2.7 miles4.4 km
- The View at the White Horse Woolley Moor 4 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Eastwood Hall 4 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Hogs Head Hotel 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Oakhill 4 8.3 miles13.3 km
- The Bear Inn 3 5.9 miles9.4 km
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 miles8.6 km
- Pride Park Stadium 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Job's Wood Forest 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Rough Wood Forest 10.8 miles17.4 km
- East Wood Forest 11.2 miles18 km
- Hardwick Hall Country house 11.2 miles18 km
- Greaves's Wood Forest 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 12 miles19.4 km
- Field Mill Stadium 12.1 miles19.6 km
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Meadow Lane Stadium 12.9 miles20.8 km
- City Ground Stadium 13.2 miles21.2 km