Darley Dale
Parish in Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, DE4, England
| Coordinates: | 53.168, -1.577 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 28 63 |
| Dialling code: | 01629 (Matlock) |
Darley Dale is a small town and civil parish in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England, sited along the River Derwent just northwest of Matlock and on the southern fringe of the Peak District. The area shows a strong Victorian imprint from 19th‑century industry, with former mills and quarrying having shaped much of the built environment and the surrounding limestone and gritstone landscape.
Local life mixes commuter and visitor influences: a restored station on a heritage railway, riverside walks and historic crossings such as Darley Bridge are popular, while pubs, small shops and community groups give the parish a village feel. The economy is a blend of agriculture, light industry and services, and conservation and outdoor recreation are important because of the close proximity to Peak District walking routes and river habitats.
Postcode districts covering Darley Dale
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 15.2 miles
- Nottingham 21.6 miles
- Derby 18.2 miles
- Mansfield 16 miles
- Rotherham 20.1 miles
- Chesterfield 8 miles
- Macclesfield 24 miles
- Long Eaton 22.6 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 12.9 miles
- Worksop 21.7 miles
- Ilkeston 17.3 miles
- Arnold 22.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Darley Dale Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Northwood and Tinkersley Parish 1.4 miles
- Matlock West Ward 1.9 miles
- Rowsley Parish 2.1 miles
- Matlock Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Stanton Parish 2.4 miles
- Beeley Parish 2.7 miles
- Birchover Parish 3 miles
- Winster Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Matlock East & Tansley Ward 3.2 miles
- Tansley Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Nether Haddon Parish 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Darley Dale
DE4 2RL, DE4 2FT, DE4 2GF, DE4 3SG, DE4 2PT, DE4 2QX, DE4 2DE, DE4 3SD, DE4 2QG … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 25.4 miles
- Manchester Airport 31.6 miles
- Matlock Railway Station 2.2 miles
- Matlock Bath Railway Station 3.2 miles
Hotels near Darley Dale Ad
- The Red Lion 3 2.5 miles
- The Rutland Arms Hotel, Bakewell, Derbyshire 4 5.2 miles
- The Peacock at Rowsley 5 2.3 miles
- Grouse & Claret, Matlock by Marston's Inns 4 2.3 miles
- Premier Inn Matlock 3 1.6 miles
- Alison House 4 4.3 miles
- Duke of Wellington 3 2.1 miles
- Host & Stay | White House 1.9 miles
- Host & Stay | Rock End 2 miles
- Peak Edge Hotel 4 4 miles
Schools in Darley Dale
- Darley Churchtown C of E Primary School Primary
- Darley Dale Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Chatsworth House Estate 3.5 miles
- Chatsworth House Country house 4.4 miles
- B2net Stadium Stadium 8.6 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 9.5 miles
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 10.6 miles
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 10.9 miles
- Hardwick Hall Country house 11.1 miles
- Job's Wood Forest 11.9 miles
- Rough Wood Forest 12.7 miles
- East Wood Forest 13.3 miles
- Greaves's Wood Forest 14.3 miles
- Bramall Lane Stadium 14.6 miles