| Coordinates: | 53.174, -1.634 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SK 24 64 |
| Dialling code: | 01629 (Matlock) |
Stanton is a small, rural civil parish in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, set on rolling limestone countryside on the fringes of the Peak District. It’s characterised by narrow lanes, drystone walls and pockets of limestone escarpment and woodland, popular with walkers and climbers who come for quiet scenery rather than heavy visitor infrastructure.
The local economy remains largely agricultural, with several working farms alongside a scattering of holiday lets, a village pub and small independent businesses; community events and outdoor pursuits form much of the social life. Traditional stone-built houses and a long farming heritage give the place a timeless feel, while nearby footpaths and dales bring a low-key tourism trade that helps sustain local services.
Postcode districts covering Stanton
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Nottingham 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Derby 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Stoke-on-Trent 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Mansfield 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Rotherham 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Chesterfield 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Macclesfield 21.6 miles34.7 km
- Long Eaton 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Worksop 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Ilkeston 19.3 miles31 km
Neighbouring places
- Harthill Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Birchover Parish 1.3 miles2 km
- Northwood and Tinkersley Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Nether Haddon Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Rowsley Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Darley Dale Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Elton Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Youlgreave Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Winster Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Bonsall & Winster Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Youlgrave Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Gratton Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Stanton
DE4 2LQ, DE4 2QU, DE4 2LN, DE4 2NG, DE4 2LU, DE4 2LG, DE4 2NA, DE4 2NE, DE4 2LS … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 26.9 miles43.3 km
- Manchester Airport 29.2 miles47.1 km
- Matlock Railway Station 4 miles6.4 km
- Matlock Bath Railway Station 4.8 miles7.7 km
Hotels near Stanton Ad
- The Peacock at Rowsley 5 1.3 miles2 km
- The H Boutique Hotel 3.2 miles5.1 km
- The Rutland Arms Hotel, Bakewell, Derbyshire 4 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Rafters at Riverside House Hotel 5 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Fischers Baslow Hall 4 5.5 miles8.8 km
- The Ashford Arms 4 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Oakhill 4 5.6 miles9 km
- The View at the White Horse Woolley Moor 4 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Biggin Hall Country House Hotel 3 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Cavendish Hotel 4 5.1 miles8.1 km
Schools in Stanton
- Stanton-in-Peak C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Chatsworth House Estate 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Chatsworth House Country house 3.8 miles6.1 km
- B2net Stadium Stadium 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Job's Wood Forest 11.8 miles18.9 km
- The Impact arena Stadium 11.8 miles19 km
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Rough Wood Forest 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 12.8 miles20.6 km
- East Wood Forest 13.1 miles21.2 km
- Hardwick Hall Country house 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Greaves's Wood Forest 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Bramall Lane Stadium 15.1 miles24.4 km