Swanwick
Parish in Amber Valley, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.076, -1.395 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 40 53 |
| Dialling code: | 01773 (Ripley) |
Swanwick is a village and civil parish in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, England, set on the edge of the industrial Midlands with easy road and rail links to Derby and neighbouring towns such as Alfreton. The parish sits within a patchwork of former mining and agricultural land and benefits from proximity to the rolling fringes of the Peak District, while the nearby Swanwick Junction on the heritage railway adds a distinct local attraction for steam enthusiasts and visitors alike.
Historically the area has roots in the coal and small-scale manufacturing trades that shaped much of Amber Valley, and its streets still show terraces and houses from that era alongside more modern housing. Community life centres on local pubs, clubs, a village hall and small shops, and there is a visible commuter character as people balance village living with employment in larger towns and cities, while conservation-minded residents seek to preserve the parish’s leafy lanes and historic buildings.
Postcode districts covering Swanwick
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 20.8 miles33.4 km
- Nottingham 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Derby 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Mansfield 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Burton upon Trent 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Rotherham 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Chesterfield 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Loughborough 22.5 miles36.2 km
- West Bridgford 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Long Eaton 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 6 miles9.6 km
- Newark-on-Trent 24.5 miles39.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Somercotes and Swanwick Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Pentrich Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Alfreton Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Somercotes Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Ironville & Riddings Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Pye Bridge Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Ironville Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Ripley Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- South Wingfield Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Ripley & Marehay Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- South Normanton West Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Codnor Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Swanwick
DE55 1FD, DE55 1DW, DE55 1DU, DE55 1AJ, DE55 1DT, DE55 1DX, DE55 1EQ, DE55 1RP, DE55 1AZ … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 32.3 miles52 km
- Midland Railway - Butterley 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Midland Railway - (Swanwick Junction Station) 0.9 miles1.5 km
Hotels near Swanwick Ad
- The View at the White Horse Woolley Moor 4 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Holiday Inn South Normanton M1, Jct.28 4 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Santo's Higham Farm Hotel 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Oakhill 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Morley Hayes Hotel 4 7 miles11.2 km
- Days Inn Chesterfield - Tibshelf 3 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Eastwood Hall 4 5 miles8.1 km
- The Strutt Arms 6.3 miles10.1 km
- The Bear Inn 3 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Hogs Head Hotel 7.3 miles11.8 km
Schools in Swanwick
- Swanwick Hall School Secondary
- Swanwick Primary School Primary
- Swanwick School and Sports College Special
Local points of interest
- The Impact arena Stadium 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Hardwick Hall Country house 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Field Mill Stadium 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Pride Park Stadium 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Job's Wood Forest 12.3 miles19.8 km
- B2net Stadium Stadium 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Chatsworth House Estate 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Rough Wood Forest 13 miles20.9 km
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 13.4 miles21.6 km
- East Wood Forest 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 13.8 miles22.1 km