Dovedale, Parwich & Brassington
Ward in Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, England
Within Peak District National Park
| Coordinates: | 53.081, -1.71 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 19 53 |
| Dialling code: | 01335 (Ashbourne) |
The ward sits in the western part of the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire in England, encompassing the limestone gorge of Dovedale together with the rural villages of Parwich and Brassington. Dovedale is a classic Peak District river valley, famed for its stepping stones, dramatic limestone cliffs and heavy footfall from walkers and families enjoying day visits.
Parwich is a compact, well‑preserved village centred on a village green with listed buildings and an active community life, while Brassington perches on a limestone plateau with a long history of lead mining, quarries and lime kilns that still mark the landscape. The local economy mixes agriculture, tourism and small‑scale stone working, and village halls, pubs and seasonal events contribute to a lively rural social scene alongside the steady stream of visitors.
Postcode districts covering Dovedale, Parwich & Brassington
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 22.9 miles
- Nottingham 23.6 miles
- Derby 15.3 miles
- Stoke-on-Trent 19 miles
- Mansfield 21.9 miles
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 22.8 miles
- Burton upon Trent 19.3 miles
- Chesterfield 16.2 miles
- Macclesfield 21.5 miles
- Long Eaton 21.9 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 18.3 miles
- Swadlincote 22 miles
Neighbouring places
- Parwich Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Bradbourne Parish 1 mile
- Tissington and Lea Hall Parish 1.2 miles
- Ballidon Parish 1.9 miles
- Brassington Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Fenny Bentley Parish 2.3 miles
- Kniveton Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Newton Grange Parish 2.4 miles
- Longcliffe Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Eaton and Alsop Parish 2.9 miles
- Thorpe Parish 3 miles
- Carsington Parish 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Dovedale, Parwich & Brassington
DE6 2GA, DE4 4HP, DE4 2PG, DE6 1PA, DE6 1NP, DE4 4HW, DE4 4HA, DE4 4BX, DE4 2PN … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 23.5 miles
- Manchester Airport 30 miles
- Ravenstor Railway Station 5.8 miles
- Wirksworth Railway Station 5.9 miles
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Schools in Dovedale, Parwich & Brassington
- Brassington Primary School Primary
- Fitzherbert C of E (Aided) Primary School Primary
- Kniveton C of E Primary School Primary
- Parwich Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Job's Wood Forest 5.6 miles
- Rough Wood Forest 6.3 miles
- East Wood Forest 6.7 miles
- Greaves's Wood Forest 7.5 miles
- Chatsworth House Estate 10.4 miles
- Chatsworth House Country house 10.9 miles
- Dieulacres Abbey Historic site 13.6 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 13.7 miles
- Uttoxeter Racecourse Recreation 14.2 miles
- Swithamley Hall Estate 15.1 miles
- Pride Park Stadium 15.9 miles
- B2net Stadium Stadium 16.7 miles