Bonsall
Parish in Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.124, -1.599 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 26 58 |
| Population: | 803 |
| Dialling code: | 01629 (Matlock) |
The village of Bonsall sits on the edge of the Peak District in the Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, England. Perched on limestone hills and moorland, it has steep lanes, stone cottages and distinctive remnants of historic lead‑mining - old shafts, spoil heaps and limekilns - that give the surrounding countryside a rugged character popular with walkers and anyone interested in industrial archaeology.
Historically a centre for lead mining from medieval times, Bonsall today combines farming with a modest tourism and craft economy and a strong village community; traditional events such as well dressing and local gatherings remain important. Its proximity to market towns like Matlock and Cromford makes it a quiet but accessible base for exploring the area's industrial heritage and Peak District trails.
Postcode districts covering Bonsall
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 18.4 miles
- Nottingham 20.6 miles
- Derby 15.6 miles
- Stoke-on-Trent 24.2 miles
- Mansfield 16.9 miles
- Burton upon Trent 22.1 miles
- Rotherham 23.3 miles
- Chesterfield 10.9 miles
- Macclesfield 24.1 miles
- West Bridgford 23.9 miles
- Long Eaton 20.6 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 13.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bonsall Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Ivonbrook Grange Parish 1.5 miles
- Matlock Bath Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Ible Parish 1.6 miles
- Middleton Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Matlock West Ward 1.8 miles
- Bonsall & Winster Ward 1.9 miles
- Cromford Built-up area 2 miles
- Winster Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Cromford & Matlock Bath Ward 2.2 miles
- Matlock Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Aldwark Parish 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Bonsall
DE4 2AY, DE4 2AR, DE4 2SG, DE4 2AH, DE4 2AU, DE4 2PB, DE4 2AF, DE4 2AW, DE4 2AX … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 23.1 miles
- Manchester Airport 32.2 miles
- Matlock Bath Railway Station 1.7 miles
- Matlock Railway Station 1.9 miles
Hotels near Bonsall Ad
- The Red Lion 3 2.2 miles
- Alison House 4 2 miles
- Hodgkinsons Hotel Matlock Bath 1.5 miles
- Greyhound Hotel 3 1.9 miles
- New Bath Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals 4 1.7 miles
- Gulliver's Resort Matlock Bath 3 1.4 miles
- Host & Stay | White House 1.6 miles
- Premier Inn Matlock 3 1.8 miles
- Duke of Wellington 3 2.7 miles
- Host & Stay | Rock End 2.6 miles
Schools in Bonsall
- Bonsall C of E (A) Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Chatsworth House Estate 6.4 miles
- Chatsworth House Country house 7.2 miles
- Job's Wood Forest 8.7 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 9.2 miles
- Rough Wood Forest 9.6 miles
- East Wood Forest 10.1 miles
- Greaves's Wood Forest 11.1 miles
- B2net Stadium Stadium 11.4 miles
- Hardwick Hall Country house 12.4 miles
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 12.7 miles
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 13.7 miles
- Pride Park Stadium 15.7 miles