Eckington
Built-up area in North East Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.308, -1.361 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 42 79 |
| Dialling code: | 01246 (Chesterfield) |
Eckington is a small town in the district of North East Derbyshire, in Derbyshire, England, lying on the A61 between Sheffield and Chesterfield. It sits on the eastern fringe of the hills that lead up towards the Peak District and the Pennines, giving easy access to countryside while remaining within commuting distance of larger urban centres.
Historically the town grew around coal mining, ironworking and metal trades, and you can still see that industrial heritage in local buildings and community identity; its medieval parish church is a local landmark. Today Eckington has a mixed economy of light industry, shops and commuter households, with active sports clubs, parish events and a generally close‑knit community proud of its local history.
Postcode districts covering Eckington
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 5.9 miles
- Nottingham 24.6 miles
- Mansfield 13.2 miles
- Rotherham 8.5 miles
- Doncaster 18 miles
- Chesterfield 5.1 miles
- Barnsley 18.1 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 13.2 miles
- Worksop 10.4 miles
- Ilkeston 23.2 miles
- Arnold 23.4 miles
- Bentley 18.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Eckington North Ward 0.2 miles
- Eckington South & Renishaw Ward 0.8 miles
- Marsh Lane Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Mosborough Ward 1.6 miles
- Renishaw Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Spinkhill Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Killamarsh West Ward 1.9 miles
- Ridgeway Built-up area 2 miles
- Staveley North Ward 2.1 miles
- Highlane Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Killamarsh Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Ridgeway & Marsh Lane Ward 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Eckington
S21 4HZ, S21 4GJ, S21 4DB, S21 4EB, S21 4HR, S21 4AT, S21 4LG, S21 4HY, S21 4BQ … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 19 miles
- East Midlands Airport 33 miles
- Woodhouse Railway Station 3.9 miles
- Dronfield Railway Station 4.5 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Bus Station 6.5 miles
Hotels near Eckington Ad
- Devonshire Arms 5 1.6 miles
- Ibis Chesterfield North - Barlborough 3 3.4 miles
- The Renishaw 2.2 miles
- Casa Hotel 4 4.7 miles
- The Sitwell Arms Hotel 3 1.2 miles
- Best Western Plus Sheffield Mosborough Hall Hotel 3 1 mile
- Brocco on the Park Boutique Hotel 5 7.2 miles
- Best Western Plus Aston Hall Hotel 3 4.6 miles
- The Psalter 4 7 miles
- Peak Edge Hotel 4 9.3 miles
Schools in Eckington
- Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School Primary
- Camms C of E (Aided) Primary School Primary
- Eckington Junior School Primary
- Landmarks Special
Local points of interest
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 2.4 miles
- B2net Stadium Stadium 4.6 miles
- Bramall Lane Stadium 6.2 miles
- The Leadmill Theatre 6.4 miles
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 6.4 miles
- Don Valley Stadium Stadium 6.7 miles
- University of Sheffield University 7.3 miles
- Meadowhall Shopping centre 7.6 miles
- Hillsborough Stadium Stadium 9.2 miles
- Welbeck Abbey Estate 9.6 miles
- Roche Abbey Archaeological site 9.8 miles
- Hardwick Hall Country house 9.9 miles