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 miles
- Derby 6 miles
- Stoke-on-Trent 24.2 miles
- Mansfield 24.9 miles
- Burton upon Trent 6 miles
- Sutton Coldfield 24.2 miles
- Cannock 21.3 miles
- Tamworth 18.9 miles
- Stafford 21.2 miles
- Loughborough 18.5 miles
- West Bridgford 20.4 miles
- Long Eaton 13.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Etwall Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Sutton on the Hill Parish 1.5 miles
- Hilton Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Bearwardcote Parish 1.9 miles
- Trusley Parish 2 miles
- Dalbury Lees Parish 2.1 miles
- Marston on Dove Parish 2.1 miles
- Hoon Parish 2.3 miles
- Burnaston Parish 2.4 miles
- Osleston and Thurvaston Parish 2.5 miles
- Radbourne Parish 2.8 miles
- Egginton Built-up area 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Ash
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 12.7 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 30.7 miles
- Tutbury and Hatton Railway Station 3.3 miles
- Willington Railway Station 3.4 miles
Hotels near Ash Ad
- The Boot Inn 4 4.5 miles
- Dovecliff Hall Hotel 4 3.3 miles
- The Littleover Lodge Hotel 3 3.3 miles
- Ibis Budget Derby 2 2.9 miles
- Ibis Styles Burton on Trent 3 6.9 miles
- The Boars Head Hotel 3 6.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights 4 6.3 miles
- B&B Hotel Derby 3 6.8 miles
- The Staff of Life 4 7.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Derby Pride Park 3 6.8 miles
Local points of interest
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 4.8 miles
- Greaves's Wood Forest 6.6 miles
- East Wood Forest 7.1 miles
- Pride Park Stadium 7.2 miles
- Rough Wood Forest 7.5 miles
- Job's Wood Forest 8.1 miles
- Uttoxeter Racecourse Recreation 9.7 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 11 miles
- Blithfield Hall Estate 14.7 miles
- Chartley Castle Estate 15.6 miles
- Statfold Barn Railway Museum 16.3 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 17 miles