Ash
Parish in South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.891, -1.616 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 25 32 |
Ash is a small, primarily rural civil parish in South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England, characterised by farmland, hedgerows and a handful of scattered dwellings rather than a dense urban centre. Its character is defined by quiet lanes, a few older buildings that hint at a long local history, and easy access to the countryside, which attracts walkers and those seeking a rural lifestyle.
Economically and socially the area leans on agriculture and small local enterprises, with many residents commuting to larger towns for work and services; community life tends to centre on village events, the parish council and local amenities. The parish sits within reach of bigger centres, so it combines a tranquil village atmosphere with practical links to nearby services and transport.
Postcode districts covering Ash
Most populated places nearby
- Nottingham 19.3 miles31 km
- Derby 6 miles9.7 km
- Stoke-on-Trent 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Mansfield 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Burton upon Trent 6 miles9.7 km
- Sutton Coldfield 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Cannock 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Tamworth 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Stafford 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Loughborough 18.5 miles29.7 km
- West Bridgford 20.4 miles32.9 km
- Long Eaton 13.6 miles21.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Etwall Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Sutton on the Hill Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Hilton Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Bearwardcote Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Trusley Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Dalbury Lees Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Marston on Dove Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Hoon Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Burnaston Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Osleston and Thurvaston Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Radbourne Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Egginton Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Ash
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Birmingham International Airport 30.7 miles49.4 km
- Tutbury and Hatton Railway Station 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Willington Railway Station 3.4 miles5.4 km
Hotels near Ash Ad
- The Boot Inn 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Dovecliff Hall Hotel 4 3.3 miles5.2 km
- The Littleover Lodge Hotel 3 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Ibis Budget Derby 2 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Ibis Styles Burton on Trent 3 6.9 miles11.2 km
- The Boars Head Hotel 3 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights 4 6.3 miles10.2 km
- B&B Hotel Derby 3 6.8 miles10.9 km
- The Staff of Life 4 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express Derby Pride Park 3 6.8 miles11 km
Local points of interest
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Greaves's Wood Forest 6.6 miles10.6 km
- East Wood Forest 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Pride Park Stadium 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Rough Wood Forest 7.5 miles12 km
- Job's Wood Forest 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Uttoxeter Racecourse Recreation 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Donington Park Recreation 11 miles17.8 km
- Blithfield Hall Estate 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Chartley Castle Estate 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Statfold Barn Railway Museum 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 17 miles27.3 km