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 miles36.9 km
- Nottingham 23.6 miles38 km
- Derby 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Stoke-on-Trent 19 miles30.5 km
- Mansfield 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Burton upon Trent 19.3 miles31 km
- Chesterfield 16.2 miles26 km
- Macclesfield 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Long Eaton 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Swadlincote 22 miles35.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Parwich Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Bradbourne Parish 1 mile1.7 km
- Tissington and Lea Hall Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Ballidon Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Brassington Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Fenny Bentley Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Kniveton Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Newton Grange Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Longcliffe Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Eaton and Alsop Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Thorpe Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Carsington Parish 3.1 miles5 km
Example postcodes in Dovedale, Parwich & Brassington
DE6 1JL, DE4 4BZ, DE4 4QB, DE6 1NN, DE4 4HP, DE4 4QA, DE6 1QB, DE6 2AX, DE6 1QH … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Manchester Airport 30 miles48.3 km
- Ravenstor Railway Station 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Wirksworth Railway Station 5.9 miles9.5 km
Hotels near Dovedale, Parwich & Brassington Ad
- Stables Ashbourne 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Biggin Hall Country House Hotel 3 4.3 miles7 km
- Oakhill 4 6.6 miles10.7 km
- The Duncombe Arms 8.1 miles13.1 km
- The Peacock at Rowsley 5 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Hodgkinsons Hotel Matlock Bath 6.7 miles10.7 km
- The H Boutique Hotel 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Rafters at Riverside House Hotel 5 9.9 miles15.9 km
- The Bear Inn 3 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Ashford Arms 4 9.9 miles15.9 km
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 miles9 km
- Rough Wood Forest 6.3 miles10.1 km
- East Wood Forest 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Greaves's Wood Forest 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Chatsworth House Estate 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Chatsworth House Country house 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Dieulacres Abbey Historic site 13.6 miles21.9 km
- The Impact arena Stadium 13.7 miles22 km
- Uttoxeter Racecourse Recreation 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Swithamley Hall Estate 15.1 miles24.4 km
- Pride Park Stadium 15.9 miles25.5 km
- B2net Stadium Stadium 16.7 miles26.9 km