Darley Dale
Built-up area in Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.169, -1.591 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 27 63 |
| Dialling code: | 01629 (Matlock) |
Darley Dale is a compact market town in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England, sitting on the edge of the Peak District beside the River Derwent and the A6. It neighbours Matlock and includes smaller communities such as Two Dales, with the 19th‑century landmark Riber Castle and a preserved station on the Peak Rail heritage line visible from the valley.
Historically the town grew in the 1800s with coaching routes, the railway and local quarrying and lead‑mining industries; today it combines quiet residential streets and light industry with a modest tourist trade for walkers and heritage enthusiasts. There’s a lively local community scene, small independent shops and clubs, and the setting makes it a popular base for exploring the Derwent Valley and the Peak District countryside.
Postcode districts covering Darley Dale
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Nottingham 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Derby 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Mansfield 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Rotherham 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Chesterfield 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Macclesfield 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Long Eaton 23 miles37 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Worksop 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Ilkeston 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Arnold 22.7 miles36.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Northwood and Tinkersley Parish 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Rowsley Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Stanton Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Matlock West Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Birchover Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Matlock Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Winster Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Beeley Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Nether Haddon Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Harthill Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Bonsall & Winster Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Elton Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
Example postcodes in Darley Dale
DE4 2LB, DE4 2HX, DE4 2HP, DE4 2HD, DE4 2HZ, DE4 2GD, DE4 2QW, DE4 2TT, DE4 2GE … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 25.8 miles41.5 km
- Manchester Airport 31 miles49.9 km
- Matlock Railway Station 2.5 miles4 km
- Matlock Bath Railway Station 3.5 miles5.6 km
Hotels near Darley Dale Ad
- The Peacock at Rowsley 5 1.8 miles2.9 km
- The View at the White Horse Woolley Moor 4 6 miles9.6 km
- Oakhill 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
- The H Boutique Hotel 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Fischers Baslow Hall 4 6 miles9.6 km
- Hodgkinsons Hotel Matlock Bath 3.6 miles5.7 km
- The Rutland Arms Hotel, Bakewell, Derbyshire 4 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Rafters at Riverside House Hotel 5 6.2 miles10 km
- Cavendish Hotel 4 5.4 miles8.8 km
- The Ashford Arms 4 6.2 miles9.9 km
Schools in Darley Dale
- Darley Churchtown C of E Primary School Primary
- Darley Dale Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Chatsworth House Estate 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Chatsworth House Country house 4.1 miles6.7 km
- B2net Stadium Stadium 9 miles14.5 km
- The Impact arena Stadium 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 11.2 miles18 km
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Hardwick Hall Country house 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Job's Wood Forest 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Rough Wood Forest 12.6 miles20.3 km
- East Wood Forest 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Greaves's Wood Forest 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Bramall Lane Stadium 14.8 miles23.8 km