Osleston and Thurvaston
Parish in South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.924, -1.638 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 24 36 |
Osleston and Thurvaston form a small, rural civil parish in South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, characterised by rolling farmland, hedgerowed lanes and a scattering of old stone cottages and farmsteads. The area feels quietly agricultural and sparsely populated, with the landscape and field patterns reflecting centuries of local farming.
Locally the economy is still largely farming-based, though many households commute to nearby towns such as Derby for work; social life tends to centre on the few village amenities, occasional parish events and the network of rights of way that make it popular with walkers wanting a peaceful slice of the Derbyshire countryside. Historic roots are visible in building styles and place names, giving the parish a timeless, close‑knit community feel.
Postcode districts covering Osleston and Thurvaston
Most populated places nearby
- Nottingham 19.7 miles31.6 km
- Derby 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Stoke-on-Trent 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Mansfield 24 miles38.7 km
- Burton upon Trent 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Chesterfield 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Cannock 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Tamworth 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Stafford 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Loughborough 20.4 miles32.8 km
- West Bridgford 21.2 miles34.2 km
- Long Eaton 14.7 miles23.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Trusley Parish 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Dalbury Lees Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Longford Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Sutton on the Hill Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Hollington Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Ash Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Barton Blount Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Kirk Langley Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Radbourne Parish 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Bearwardcote Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Alkmonton Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Church Broughton Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
Example postcodes in Osleston and Thurvaston
DE6 5BJ, DE6 5JH, DE6 5JJ, DE6 5BN, DE6 5JL, DE6 5RG, DE6 5RD, DE6 5BL, DE6 5PZ
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Birmingham International Airport 32.8 miles52.8 km
- Tutbury and Hatton Railway Station 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Willington Railway Station 5.8 miles9.3 km
Hotels near Osleston and Thurvaston Ad
- Stables Ashbourne 7.7 miles12.4 km
- The Boot Inn 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Dovecliff Hall Hotel 4 5.6 miles9 km
- The Littleover Lodge Hotel 3 4.9 miles7.8 km
- The Boars Head Hotel 3 6.1 miles9.9 km
- The Duncombe Arms 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Tyger Inn Derby 4.4 miles7 km
- Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights 4 6.9 miles11 km
- B&B Hotel Derby 3 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Ibis Budget Derby 2 5.2 miles8.4 km
Local points of interest
- Greaves's Wood Forest 4.1 miles6.6 km
- East Wood Forest 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Rough Wood Forest 5 miles8 km
- Job's Wood Forest 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Pride Park Stadium 8 miles12.9 km
- Uttoxeter Racecourse Recreation 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Donington Park Recreation 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Blithfield Hall Estate 15 miles24.2 km
- Chartley Castle Estate 15.3 miles24.6 km
- The Impact arena Stadium 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Ingestre Hall Estate 18.1 miles29.1 km