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 miles
- Nottingham 11.8 miles
- Derby 11.9 miles
- Mansfield 9.7 miles
- Burton upon Trent 21.3 miles
- Rotherham 24.5 miles
- Chesterfield 12.1 miles
- Loughborough 22.5 miles
- West Bridgford 15.2 miles
- Long Eaton 13.6 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 6 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 24.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Somercotes and Swanwick Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Pentrich Parish 1.2 miles
- Alfreton Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Somercotes Parish 1.4 miles
- Ironville & Riddings Ward 1.6 miles
- Pye Bridge Built-up area 2 miles
- Ironville Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Ripley Built-up area 2.3 miles
- South Wingfield Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Ripley & Marehay Ward 2.4 miles
- South Normanton West Ward 2.6 miles
- Codnor Parish 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Swanwick
DE55 1DL, DE55 1RJ, DE55 1BZ, DE55 1BG, DE55 1EP, DE55 1LN, DE55 1DY, DE55 1EG, DE55 1RQ … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 17.1 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 32.3 miles
- Midland Railway - Butterley 0.9 miles
- Midland Railway - (Swanwick Junction Station) 0.9 miles
Hotels near Swanwick Ad
- The View at the White Horse Woolley Moor 4 5.5 miles
- Holiday Inn South Normanton M1, Jct.28 4 3.6 miles
- Santo's Higham Farm Hotel 4 3.6 miles
- Oakhill 4 7.1 miles
- Morley Hayes Hotel 4 7 miles
- The Strutt Arms 6.3 miles
- Days Inn Chesterfield - Tibshelf 3 4.9 miles
- Eastwood Hall 4 5 miles
- The Bear Inn 3 5.7 miles
- Hogs Head Hotel 7.3 miles
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 miles
- Hardwick Hall Country house 7.3 miles
- Field Mill Stadium 9.1 miles
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 10.1 miles
- Pride Park Stadium 11.3 miles
- Job's Wood Forest 12.3 miles
- B2net Stadium Stadium 12.3 miles
- Chatsworth House Estate 12.9 miles
- Rough Wood Forest 13 miles
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 13.4 miles
- East Wood Forest 13.4 miles
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 13.8 miles