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 miles
- Nottingham 20 miles
- Mansfield 7.9 miles
- Rotherham 13.1 miles
- Doncaster 19 miles
- Chesterfield 8.4 miles
- Barnsley 23 miles
- West Bridgford 23.4 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 9.4 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 22 miles
- Worksop 6.4 miles
- Ilkeston 19.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Creswell Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Clowne Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Clowne East Ward 1.6 miles
- Old Bolsover Parish 1.7 miles
- Bolsover East Ward 1.8 miles
- Clowne West Ward 2.1 miles
- Whitwell Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Langwith Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Hodthorpe and Belph Parish 2.3 miles
- Bolsover North & Shuttlewood Ward 2.5 miles
- Shuttlewood Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Nether Langwith Parish 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Elmton with Creswell
S80 4DR, S80 4UQ, S80 4AD, S80 4AQ, S80 4LU, S80 4AY, S80 4EY, S80 4JJ, S80 4ND … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 18.2 miles
- East Midlands Airport 29.7 miles
- Elmton and Creswell 1 mile
- Langwith-Whaley Thorns Railway Station 2.1 miles
Hotels near Elmton with Creswell Ad
- Ibis Chesterfield North - Barlborough 3 2.8 miles
- Devonshire Arms 5 7 miles
- The Renishaw 4 miles
- The Red Lion Inn by Chef & Brewer Collection 4 7.1 miles
- Lion Hotel 4 5.6 miles
- Mansfield Lodge Hotel Ltd 3 7.6 miles
- Casa Hotel 4 7.8 miles
- Days Inn by Wyndham Sheffield M1 3 4.4 miles
- The Sitwell Arms Hotel 3 5 miles
- Wildes Inns 4 2.3 miles
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 miles
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 4.9 miles
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 6.2 miles
- Hardwick Hall Country house 6.8 miles
- Clumber House Estate 7.1 miles
- B2net Stadium Stadium 7.8 miles
- Field Mill Stadium 8.4 miles
- Sherwood Forest Forest 8.9 miles
- Rufford Abbey Historic site 10 miles
- Roche Abbey Archaeological site 10.2 miles
- Don Valley Stadium Stadium 12.3 miles
- Bramall Lane Stadium 12.4 miles