Longford
Parish in Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.929, -1.675 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 21 36 |
| Dialling code: | 01335 (Ashbourne) |
The small rural parish of Longford sits within the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire in England, on the gentle fringe of the Peak District. It is largely agricultural, made up of limestone pastures, hedged fields and a scattering of stone-built houses and farmsteads rather than urban development, offering quiet lanes and countryside views.
Historically its roots are agricultural and there are a few historic buildings that give the area a strong sense of place; many residents commute to nearby market towns such as Ashbourne or the city of Derby. The parish retains a close-knit, conservation-minded character and attracts walkers and those seeking rural living with easy access to local services and outdoor recreation.
Postcode districts covering Longford
Most populated places nearby
- Nottingham 21.1 miles34 km
- Derby 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Stoke-on-Trent 20.9 miles33.7 km
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Burton upon Trent 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Chesterfield 24.2 miles39 km
- Cannock 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Tamworth 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Stafford 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Loughborough 21.9 miles35.2 km
- West Bridgford 22.8 miles36.6 km
- Long Eaton 16.3 miles26.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Barton Blount Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Osleston and Thurvaston Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Alkmonton Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Hollington Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Sutton on the Hill Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Trusley Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Hungry Bentley Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Church Broughton Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Boylestone Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Rodsley Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Shirley Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Dalbury Lees Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Longford
DE6 3DU, DE6 3DR, DE6 3DT, DE6 3DD, DE6 3DF, DE6 3AH, DE6 3AJ, DE6 5JB, DE6 3DE … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 16 miles25.7 km
- Birmingham International Airport 33 miles53.1 km
- Tutbury and Hatton Railway Station 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Willington Railway Station 7 miles11.2 km
Hotels near Longford Ad
- Stables Ashbourne 6.7 miles10.8 km
- The Duncombe Arms 7.4 miles12 km
- The Boars Head Hotel 3 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Dovecliff Hall Hotel 4 6.3 miles10.2 km
- The Boot Inn 4 8.1 miles13 km
- The White Hart Hotel 8.2 miles13.2 km
- The Littleover Lodge Hotel 3 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Ibis Styles Burton on Trent 3 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Tyger Inn Derby 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights 4 8.4 miles13.5 km
Schools in Longford
- Longford C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Greaves's Wood Forest 3.2 miles5.1 km
- East Wood Forest 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Rough Wood Forest 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Job's Wood Forest 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Uttoxeter Racecourse Recreation 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Pride Park Stadium 9.5 miles15.4 km
- Chartley Castle Estate 14 miles22.5 km
- Blithfield Hall Estate 14 miles22.5 km
- Donington Park Recreation 14.4 miles23.2 km
- The Impact arena Stadium 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Ingestre Hall Estate 16.8 miles27.1 km