Draycott and Church Wilne
Parish in Erewash, Derbyshire, 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 miles33.4 km
- Nottingham 9 miles14.5 km
- Derby 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Mansfield 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Burton upon Trent 13.7 miles22 km
- Chesterfield 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Tamworth 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Loughborough 10.3 miles16.5 km
- West Bridgford 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Long Eaton 2.5 miles4 km
- Hinckley 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 16.1 miles25.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Breaston and Draycott Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Draycott & Risley Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Breaston Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Hopwell Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Elvaston Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Shardlow and Great Wilne Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Borrowash Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Shardlow Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Ockbrook & Borrowash Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Ockbrook and Borrowash Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Risley Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Wilsthorpe Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Draycott and Church Wilne
DE72 3QD, DE72 3QZ, DE72 3NE, DE72 3SD, DE72 3NH, DE72 3QH, DE72 3QP, DE72 3NR, DE72 3PD … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Birmingham International Airport 34.8 miles55.9 km
- Long Eaton Railway Station 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Spondon Railway Station 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Nottingham Bus Station 9.2 miles14.7 km
Hotels near Draycott and Church Wilne Ad
- Dbs Serviced Apartments - the Delven 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Novotel Nottingham Derby 4 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Bondgate Hotel East Midlands Airport 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Morley Hayes Hotel 4 6 miles9.7 km
- Hilton East Midlands Airport 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Holiday Inn Derby Nottingham M1 J25 4 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel 3 5.1 miles8.2 km
- B&B Hotel Derby 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Derby Pride Park 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
Local points of interest
- Pride Park Stadium 4.3 miles7 km
- Donington Park Recreation 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 9.2 miles14.7 km
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Meadow Lane Stadium 9.4 miles15.2 km
- City Ground Stadium 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 12.6 miles20.3 km
- The Impact arena Stadium 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Rough Wood Forest 15.2 miles24.4 km