Ward in Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.913, -1.792 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 14 35 |
| Dialling code: | 01335 (Ashbourne) |
The ward covering Doveridge and Sudbury sits in the southern reaches of the Derbyshire Dales in Derbyshire, straddling gently rolling farmland and the valley of the River Dove close to the Staffordshire border. It has good road links to nearby market towns such as Burton upon Trent and Uttoxeter, so many residents commute out while the local landscape supports mixed farming and small enterprises.
Locally notable is Sudbury Hall, a 17th‑century house cared for by the National Trust that draws visitors and helps sustain hospitality and heritage activity in the area. Community life mixes traditional village institutions - churches, halls and clubs - with a quieter, rural pace and occasional tourism from walkers and heritage visitors, making it a ward where agricultural history and modern commuting lifestyles coexist.
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