Clay Cross
Parish in North East Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.171, -1.423 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 38 63 |
| Dialling code: | 01246 (Chesterfield) |
Clay Cross is a former industrial parish in North East Derbyshire, within the county of Derbyshire in England. It grew rapidly in the 19th century around coal mining and associated iron and manufacturing works, leaving a legacy of Victorian terraces and industrial buildings. The town sits on the eastern fringe of the hills that lead into the Peak District, giving it a semi-rural feel while remaining close to larger centres such as Chesterfield.
Today Clay Cross is largely a commuter and light‑industry community with pockets of local manufacturing and warehousing, but its social life still reflects its industrial heritage in working‑mens’ clubs, sports teams and community groups. Local regeneration efforts and conservation of historic streetscapes make it an interesting place for anyone curious about Derbyshire’s industrial past and contemporary small‑town life.
Postcode districts covering Clay Cross
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 14.1 miles
- Nottingham 17.3 miles
- Derby 18.1 miles
- Mansfield 9.7 miles
- Rotherham 18.1 miles
- Chesterfield 5.5 miles
- West Bridgford 20.9 miles
- Long Eaton 20.2 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 7 miles
- Worksop 16.2 miles
- Ilkeston 14.4 miles
- Arnold 17.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Clay Cross North Ward 0.2 miles
- Clay Cross Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Clay Cross South Ward 0.9 miles
- Old Tupton Built-up area 1 mile
- Tupton Parish 1.3 miles
- Pilsley & Morton Ward 1.4 miles
- Stretton Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Hardwick Wood Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Lower Pilsley Built-up area 1.9 miles
- North Wingfield Central Ward 1.9 miles
- North Wingfield Parish 2 miles
- Grassmoor Built-up area 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Clay Cross
S42 6HG, S45 9SX, S45 9PD, S42 6HX, S42 6JJ, S45 9SP, S45 9RP, S45 9TG, S45 9SR … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 23.8 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 27.6 miles
- Chesterfield Railway Station 4.7 miles
- Alfreton Railway Station 5.3 miles
Hotels near Clay Cross Ad
- The View at the White Horse Woolley Moor Hotel 4 1.9 miles
- Casa Hotel 4 5.6 miles
- Days Inn by Wyndham Chesterfield Tibshelf 2.5 3.8 miles
- Peak Edge Hotel 4 3.6 miles
- The Horse & Jockey 3.9 miles
- The Old Poets' Corner 3 2.4 miles
- The Red Lion 3 5.8 miles
- The Shoulder at Hardstoft 3.3 miles
- Olde House, Chesterfield by Marston's Inns 3 5.7 miles
- The Tavern 4.6 miles
Schools in Clay Cross
- Holmgate Primary School and Nursery Primary
- Sharley Park Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hardwick Hall Country house 4.8 miles
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 4.9 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 5.5 miles
- B2net Stadium Stadium 5.7 miles
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 7.4 miles
- Chatsworth House Estate 8 miles
- Chatsworth House Country house 8.7 miles
- Field Mill Stadium 9.5 miles
- Welbeck Abbey Estate 12.6 miles
- Bramall Lane Stadium 13.9 miles
- Sherwood Forest Forest 14.1 miles
- The Leadmill Theatre 14.3 miles