Dethick, Lea and Holloway
Parish in Amber Valley, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.113, -1.508 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 33 57 |
| Dialling code: | 01629 (Matlock) |
The parish of Dethick, Lea and Holloway lies in the rolling countryside of the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, England, sitting close to the fringe of the Peak District and within easy reach of the historic Derwent Valley mills around Cromford and Belper. Small villages and hamlets are strung along narrow lanes and stream valleys, with sandstone cottages, former mill buildings and waymarked footpaths that make it popular with walkers and cyclists. Historically the area is characterised by old manor houses and a compact village heart – landmarks such as Dethick Hall and several listed buildings give it a strong sense of place. The local economy is largely rural, based on farming and small businesses with some tourism, while many residents commute to nearby towns; community life is quiet and traditionally close‑knit, with an emphasis on preserving local heritage.
Postcode districts covering Dethick, Lea and Holloway
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 18.2 miles
- Nottingham 17.1 miles
- Derby 14.1 miles
- Mansfield 13.3 miles
- Burton upon Trent 22 miles
- Rotherham 22.7 miles
- Chesterfield 9.8 miles
- West Bridgford 20.5 miles
- Long Eaton 17.9 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 9.7 miles
- Worksop 21.4 miles
- Swadlincote 23.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Holloway Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Matlock East & Tansley Ward 1.5 miles
- Tansley Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Cromford & Matlock Bath Ward 1.7 miles
- Whatstandwell Built-up area 2 miles
- Cromford Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Matlock Bath Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Crich Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Wessington Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Brackenfield Parish 2.6 miles
- Matlock Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Crich & South Wingfield Ward 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Dethick, Lea and Holloway
DE4 5NX, DE4 5JL, DE4 5AS, DE4 5JQ, DE4 5BD, DE4 5AE, DE4 5AZ, DE4 5AA, DE4 5AY … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 20.9 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 32.8 miles
- Cromford Railway Station 1.7 miles
- Whatstandwell Railway Station 2.1 miles
Hotels near Dethick, Lea and Holloway Ad
- The View at the White Horse Woolley Moor 4 3.4 miles
- Oakhill 4 2 miles
- Santo's Higham Farm Hotel 4 3.8 miles
- The Bear Inn 3 3.1 miles
- The Peacock at Rowsley 5 7 miles
- New Bath Hotel & Spa 3 2.2 miles
- The Strutt Arms 7.8 miles
- Holiday Inn South Normanton M1, Jct.28 4 7.7 miles
- The Lion Hotel 3 6.2 miles
- The H Boutique Hotel 9.8 miles
Schools in Dethick, Lea and Holloway
- Lea Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- The Impact arena Stadium 5.4 miles
- Chatsworth House Estate 8.1 miles
- Chatsworth House Country house 9 miles
- Hardwick Hall Country house 9.1 miles
- Job's Wood Forest 10 miles
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 10.2 miles
- B2net Stadium Stadium 10.2 miles
- Rough Wood Forest 10.8 miles
- East Wood Forest 11.4 miles
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 12.3 miles
- Greaves's Wood Forest 12.4 miles
- Field Mill Stadium 12.8 miles