Built-up area in Erewash, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.954, -1.45 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 37 39 |
| Dialling code: | 01332 (Derby) |
Breadsall is a small village and civil parish in the Borough of Erewash, Derbyshire, in England, lying close to the city of Derby and surrounded by rolling Derbyshire countryside. The settlement keeps a distinctly rural feel with lanes, stone cottages and nearby farmland and woodland, making it popular with people who want village life within easy reach of urban amenities.
Its best-known landmark is Breadsall Priory, a former monastic site adapted into a country house, hotel and golf course that brings visitors and local jobs; the village also has a historic parish church, village hall and community clubs that shape social life. Today Breadsall is largely residential, with many commuters to nearby towns, while small-scale farming and local businesses, together with heritage tourism, sustain the local economy.