Melbourne
Parish in South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.822, -1.431 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 38 25 |
| Population: | 4,404 |
Melbourne sits in South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England, tucked into open agricultural countryside and close to the banks of the River Trent. Its compact historic centre and conservation area give way quickly to rural lanes and woodland, yet the village is within easy reach of Derby and the East Midlands transport corridor, so many residents commute while still enjoying village life.
The settlement is best known for Melbourne Hall and its celebrated gardens, and for its associations with the Lamb family - most famously William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne, after whom Melbourne in Australia is named. St Michael's Church and a number of Georgian houses reflect a long history, and today the community centres on local pubs, independent shops, annual events and the surrounding farming and light‑industry economy.
Postcode districts covering Melbourne
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 18.6 miles30 km
- Nottingham 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Derby 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Mansfield 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Burton upon Trent 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Sutton Coldfield 24.2 miles39 km
- Nuneaton 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Tamworth 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Loughborough 9.4 miles15.1 km
- West Bridgford 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Long Eaton 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Hinckley 19.8 miles31.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Melbourne Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Stanton by Bridge Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Breedon on the Hill Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Calke Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Ticknall Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Weston-on-Trent Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Weston upon Trent Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Swarkestone Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Ingleby Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Staunton Harold Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Worthington & Breedon Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Isley cum Langley Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Melbourne
DE73 8GX, DE73 8GZ, DE73 8LY, DE73 8EJ, DE73 8LW, DE73 8EZ, DE73 8FS, DE73 7LH, DE73 8EQ … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 4.3 miles7 km
- Birmingham International Airport 28.7 miles46.2 km
- Peartree Railway Station 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Willington Railway Station 6 miles9.6 km
Hotels near Melbourne Ad
- The Staff of Life 4 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel 3 2.5 miles4 km
- Dbs Serviced Apartments - the Delven 4 4 miles6.5 km
- Melbourne View Hotel 1.3 miles2.1 km
- The Queens Head 4 4.7 miles7.5 km
- The Boot Inn 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
- The Hardinge Arms 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Bondgate Hotel East Midlands Airport 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
Schools in Melbourne
- Melbourne Infant School Primary
- Melbourne Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Donington Park Recreation 2.5 miles4 km
- Pride Park Stadium 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Statfold Barn Railway Museum 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Meadow Lane Stadium 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 14.8 miles23.8 km
- City Ground Stadium 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Greaves's Wood Forest 15.2 miles24.4 km