Brailsford
Ward in Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.95, -1.636 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 24 39 |
Brailsford sits in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, a few miles south‑west of Ashbourne and within easy commuting distance of Derby. It occupies gently rolling limestone countryside on the fringe of the Peak District, with attractive walking and cycling routes through the dales and an agricultural landscape of stone walls and fields.
The village retains a strong rural character: farming remains important locally while many residents commute to nearby towns. Historic buildings, including the parish church of St Michael and All Angels and characteristic stone cottages, hint at medieval roots, and community life revolves around the village pub, parish activities and seasonal events that keep the place socially close‑knit.
Postcode districts covering Brailsford
Most populated places nearby
- Nottingham 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Derby 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Stoke-on-Trent 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Mansfield 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Burton upon Trent 10 miles16.1 km
- Chesterfield 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Cannock 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Tamworth 22.8 miles36.8 km
- Stafford 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Loughborough 21.3 miles34.3 km
- West Bridgford 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Long Eaton 15 miles24.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Hollington Parish 1 mile1.5 km
- Brailsford Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Osleston and Thurvaston Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Trusley Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Longford Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Shirley Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Kirk Langley Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Dalbury Lees Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Mercaston Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Rodsley Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Sutton on the Hill Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Alkmonton Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
Example postcodes in Brailsford
DE6 3AF, DE6 3GG, DE6 3GD, DE6 3GU, DE6 3BU, DE6 3DR, DE6 3GS, DE6 3BZ, DE6 5JB … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Birmingham International Airport 34.6 miles55.7 km
- Tutbury and Hatton Railway Station 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Idridgehay Railway Station 6.5 miles10.5 km
Hotels near Brailsford Ad
- Stables Ashbourne 6.3 miles10.1 km
- The Duncombe Arms 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Tyger Inn Derby 4.4 miles7 km
- The Boot Inn 4 8.4 miles13.6 km
- The Strutt Arms 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights 4 7 miles11.3 km
- The Littleover Lodge Hotel 3 5.9 miles9.5 km
- The Boars Head Hotel 3 7.4 miles11.9 km
- B&B Hotel Derby 3 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Dovecliff Hall Hotel 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
Schools in Brailsford
- Brailsford C of E Primary School Primary
- Longford C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Greaves's Wood Forest 2.9 miles4.7 km
- East Wood Forest 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Rough Wood Forest 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Job's Wood Forest 4 miles6.4 km
- Pride Park Stadium 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Uttoxeter Racecourse Recreation 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Donington Park Recreation 13.8 miles22.3 km
- The Impact arena Stadium 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Chartley Castle Estate 16 miles25.8 km
- Blithfield Hall Estate 16.2 miles26 km
- Chatsworth House Estate 18.5 miles29.7 km