| Coordinates: | 53.135, -1.641 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SK 24 59 |
| Dialling code: | 01629 (Matlock) |
The ward around Bonsall and Winster sits in the rural north of Derbyshire Dales in Derbyshire, England, on the fringe of the Peak District. It is characterised by upland limestone scenery, drystone walls, narrow lanes and remnants of old lead‑mining activity, making it popular with walkers and anyone interested in classic Peak District countryside.
Historically shaped by lead mining and lime burning, the area retains stone cottages, farmsteads and scattered industrial relics alongside small market‑town features in Winster. Today the local economy relies on farming, tourism, craft and hospitality, and an active community life centred on village halls, pubs and traditional Derbyshire events such as well dressings and fetes.
Postcode districts covering Bonsall & Winster
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 18.3 miles
- Nottingham 22.5 miles
- Derby 16.9 miles
- Stoke-on-Trent 22.8 miles
- Mansfield 18.6 miles
- Burton upon Trent 22.7 miles
- Rotherham 23.4 miles
- Chesterfield 11.5 miles
- Macclesfield 22.2 miles
- Long Eaton 22.3 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 15.2 miles
- Ilkeston 17.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Winster Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Ivonbrook Grange Parish 1 mile
- Aldwark Parish 1.4 miles
- Elton Parish 1.5 miles
- Birchover Parish 1.6 miles
- Ible Parish 1.6 miles
- Gratton Parish 2.4 miles
- Longcliffe Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Bonsall Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Stanton Parish 2.7 miles
- Harthill Parish 2.9 miles
- Ballidon Parish 3 miles
Example postcodes in Bonsall & Winster
DE4 2BX, DE4 2JX, DE4 2LL, DE4 2SG, DE4 2LH, DE4 2DL, DE4 2JZ, DE4 2BF, DE4 2AQ … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 24.7 miles
- Manchester Airport 30.3 miles
- Matlock Railway Station 3.4 miles
- Matlock Bath Railway Station 3.5 miles
Hotels in Bonsall & Winster Ad
Schools in Bonsall & Winster
- Bonsall C of E (A) Primary School Primary
- Elton C of E Primary School Primary
- South Darley C of E Primary School Primary
- Winster C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Chatsworth House Estate 5.9 miles
- Chatsworth House Country house 6.5 miles
- Job's Wood Forest 9 miles
- Rough Wood Forest 9.9 miles
- East Wood Forest 10.4 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 11.1 miles
- Greaves's Wood Forest 11.4 miles
- B2net Stadium Stadium 12.1 miles
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 13.9 miles
- Hardwick Hall Country house 14 miles
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 14.4 miles
- Dieulacres Abbey Historic site 16.3 miles