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 miles9.5 km
- Nottingham 24.6 miles39.5 km
- Mansfield 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Rotherham 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Doncaster 18 miles29 km
- Chesterfield 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Barnsley 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Worksop 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Ilkeston 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Arnold 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Bentley 18.6 miles29.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Eckington North Ward 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Eckington South & Renishaw Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Marsh Lane Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Mosborough Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Renishaw Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Spinkhill Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Killamarsh West Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Ridgeway Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Staveley North Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Highlane Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Killamarsh Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Ridgeway & Marsh Lane Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
Example postcodes in Eckington
S21 4FR, S21 4ED, S21 4JZ, S21 4LF, S21 4FD, S21 4BD, S21 4AY, S21 4BT, S21 4JE … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 19 miles30.5 km
- East Midlands Airport 33 miles53 km
- Woodhouse Railway Station 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Dronfield Railway Station 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Bus Station 6.5 miles10.4 km
Hotels near Eckington Ad
- Devonshire Arms 5 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Ibis Chesterfield North - Barlborough 3 3.4 miles5.4 km
- The Renishaw 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Casa Hotel 4 4.7 miles7.6 km
- The Sitwell Arms Hotel 3 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Best Western Plus Sheffield Mosborough Hall Hotel 3 1 mile1.6 km
- The Red Lion Inn by Chef & Brewer Collection 4 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Best Western Plus Aston Hall Hotel 3 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Brocco on the Park Boutique Hotel 5 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Days Inn by Wyndham Sheffield M1 3 3.3 miles5.3 km
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 miles3.9 km
- B2net Stadium Stadium 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Bramall Lane Stadium 6.2 miles10 km
- The Leadmill Theatre 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Don Valley Stadium Stadium 6.7 miles10.7 km
- University of Sheffield University 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Meadowhall Shopping centre 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Hillsborough Stadium Stadium 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Welbeck Abbey Estate 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Roche Abbey Archaeological site 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Hardwick Hall Country house 9.9 miles15.9 km