| Coordinates: | 53.345, -1.687 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SK 20 83 |
| Population: | 859 |
| Dialling code: | 01433 (Hathersage) |
Bamford is a compact village in the High Peak part of Derbyshire, sitting within the northern reaches of the Peak District. It occupies a scenic spot above the River Derwent and is close to the trio of reservoirs around Ladybower Reservoir, making it a handy base for walkers and climbers exploring gritstone edges such as Bamford Edge and the surrounding moorland of the Hope Valley.
Historically tied to upland farming and local lead-mining, the village today combines a small local community with tourism and commuters served by the Hope Valley Line to Sheffield and Manchester. You’ll find traditional stone buildings, a couple of pubs and outdoor-activity businesses, and a social mix of long-term residents and visitors drawn by easy access to the National Park and its industrial heritage.
Postcode districts covering Bamford
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 23.6 miles38 km
- Sheffield 10 miles16 km
- Oldham 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Mansfield 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Huddersfield 21.6 miles34.7 km
- Stockport 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Rotherham 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Chesterfield 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Wakefield 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Barnsley 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Macclesfield 19.5 miles31.3 km
- Dewsbury 23.9 miles38.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Thornhill Parish 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Brough and Shatton Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Offerton Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Aston Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Hathersage Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Highlow Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Abney and Abney Grange Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Bradwell Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Hope Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Derwent Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Hazlebadge Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Castleton Built-up area 3.7 miles5.9 km
Example postcodes in Bamford
S33 0AN, S33 0BE, S33 0AP, S33 0AG, S33 0BT, S33 0DY, S33 0BU, S33 0AR, S33 0BS … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 24.2 miles39 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 29.6 miles47.7 km
- Bamford Railway Station 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Hope Railway Station 1.7 miles2.8 km
Hotels near Bamford Ad
- Cheshire Mews 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Bike & Boot Peak District 0.9 miles1.4 km
- The George 4 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Little John Hotel 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Losehill House Hotel & Spa 4 3 miles4.8 km
- Old Hall Hotel Hope 3 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Fischers Baslow Hall 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- The Castle by Innkeeper's Collection 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Brocco on the Park Boutique Hotel 5 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Ye Olde Nags Head 3 3.7 miles5.9 km
Schools in Bamford
- Bamford Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- University of Sheffield University 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Chatsworth House Country house 8.7 miles14 km
- Hillsborough Stadium Stadium 9 miles14.4 km
- Bramall Lane Stadium 9.1 miles14.6 km
- The Leadmill Theatre 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Chatsworth House Estate 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Don Valley Stadium Stadium 11.3 miles18.3 km
- Meadowhall Shopping centre 12.3 miles19.8 km
- B2net Stadium Stadium 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Ardotalia Archaeological site 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Elsecar Heritage Centre Museum 15.1 miles24.3 km