Draycott and Church Wilne
Parish in Erewash, Derbyshire, DE72, England
| Coordinates: | 52.895, -1.349 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 43 33 |
| Dialling code: | 01332 (Derby) |
The civil parish of Draycott and Church Wilne sits in the Borough of Erewash in Derbyshire, England, combining the busy village of Draycott with the quieter hamlet by Church Wilne. It occupies a riverside setting close to the River Derwent and is conveniently placed between Derby and Nottingham, so it feels rural yet well connected.
Draycott retains echoes of its industrial past in former lace and textile mill buildings that have been repurposed, while the Church Wilne Reservoir and surrounding reserve are local highlights for sailing, birdwatching and walks. There’s a lively community spirit with pubs, shops and clubs that reflect a mix of historic character and modern suburban living.
Postcode districts covering Draycott and Church Wilne
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 20.8 miles
- Nottingham 9 miles
- Derby 5.4 miles
- Mansfield 18.5 miles
- Burton upon Trent 13.7 miles
- Chesterfield 24.8 miles
- Tamworth 23.5 miles
- Loughborough 10.3 miles
- West Bridgford 9.4 miles
- Long Eaton 2.5 miles
- Hinckley 24.7 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 16.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Breaston and Draycott Built-up area 1 mile
- Draycott & Risley Ward 1 mile
- Breaston Parish 1.3 miles
- Hopwell Parish 1.6 miles
- Elvaston Parish 1.7 miles
- Shardlow and Great Wilne Parish 1.7 miles
- Borrowash Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Shardlow Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Ockbrook & Borrowash Ward 2 miles
- Ockbrook and Borrowash Parish 2 miles
- Risley Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Wilsthorpe Ward 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Draycott and Church Wilne
DE72 3QY, DE72 3QP, DE72 3NT, DE72 3QB, DE72 3PW, DE72 3NA, DE72 3WH, DE72 3NF, DE72 3QQ … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 4.5 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 34.8 miles
- Long Eaton Railway Station 2.7 miles
- Spondon Railway Station 2.8 miles
- Nottingham Bus Station 9.2 miles
Hotels near Draycott and Church Wilne Ad
- Holiday Inn Derby/Nottingham 3 2.6 miles
- The Priest House On The River 4 3.8 miles
- Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport 4 5.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport 3 5.1 miles
- Days Inn by Wyndham Donington A50 3 2.1 miles
- Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns 3.2 miles
- Crowne Plaza East Midlands Airport 4 4.8 miles
- Novotel Nottingham Derby 3 2.4 miles
- Bondgate Hotel - Smart Self Check-in Accomodation 3.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Derby Pride Park 3 4.7 miles
Local points of interest
- Pride Park Stadium 4.3 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 4.7 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 6.4 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 8.4 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 9.2 miles
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 9.3 miles
- Meadow Lane Stadium 9.4 miles
- City Ground Stadium 9.5 miles
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 10.7 miles
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 12.6 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 13.9 miles
- Rough Wood Forest 15.2 miles