Elmton with Creswell
Parish in Bolsover, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.258, -1.237 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 51 73 |
| Dialling code: | 01909 (Worksop) |
The civil parish of Elmton with Creswell sits in the district of Bolsover in Derbyshire, England, straddling gently rolling limestone countryside and the former mining village of Creswell close to the Nottinghamshire border. It is notable for its proximity to Creswell Crags, a dramatic limestone gorge with Ice Age caves and prehistoric rock art that attracts walkers and visitors from the region.
Historically the area was shaped by coal mining - Creswell Colliery and associated miners’ housing left a strong social legacy - so the closure of the pits in the late 20th century prompted economic change and more commuting to nearby towns. Today the parish combines quiet agricultural landscapes, community clubs and local events with a growing emphasis on heritage and outdoor tourism linked to the caves and surrounding countryside.
Postcode districts covering Elmton with Creswell
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 12 miles19.3 km
- Nottingham 20 miles32.2 km
- Mansfield 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Rotherham 13.1 miles21.2 km
- Doncaster 19 miles30.6 km
- Chesterfield 8.4 miles13.4 km
- Barnsley 23 miles37.1 km
- West Bridgford 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Newark-on-Trent 22 miles35.3 km
- Worksop 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Ilkeston 19.9 miles31.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Creswell Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Clowne Built-up area 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Clowne East Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Old Bolsover Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Bolsover East Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Clowne West Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Whitwell Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Langwith Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Hodthorpe and Belph Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Bolsover North & Shuttlewood Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Shuttlewood Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Nether Langwith Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Elmton with Creswell
S80 4BS, S80 4LA, S80 4AJ, S80 4HG, S80 4JP, S80 4JA, S80 4EG, S80 4LX, S80 4EQ … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 18.2 miles29.3 km
- East Midlands Airport 29.7 miles47.8 km
- Elmton and Creswell 1 mile1.5 km
- Langwith-Whaley Thorns Railway Station 2.1 miles3.3 km
Hotels near Elmton with Creswell Ad
- Devonshire Arms 5 7 miles11.3 km
- The Renishaw 4 miles6.5 km
- Lion Hotel 4 5.6 miles8.9 km
- Ibis Chesterfield North - Barlborough 2.8 miles4.6 km
- The Red Lion Inn by Chef & Brewer Collection 4 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Mansfield Lodge Hotel Ltd 3 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Casa Hotel 4 7.8 miles12.6 km
- The Sitwell Arms Hotel 3 5 miles8 km
- Wildes Inns 4 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Days Inn by Wyndham Sheffield M1 3 4.4 miles7.1 km
Schools in Elmton with Creswell
- Creswell C of E Controlled Infant and Nursery Primary
- Creswell Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Welbeck Abbey Estate 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Hardwick Hall Country house 6.8 miles11 km
- Clumber House Estate 7.1 miles11.4 km
- B2net Stadium Stadium 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Field Mill Stadium 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Sherwood Forest Forest 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Rufford Abbey Historic site 10 miles16.2 km
- Roche Abbey Archaeological site 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Don Valley Stadium Stadium 12.3 miles19.9 km
- Bramall Lane Stadium 12.4 miles19.9 km