Swarkestone
Parish in South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.858, -1.444 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 37 29 |
| Dialling code: | 01332 (Derby) |
Swarkestone is a small rural parish in South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England, sited on the floodplain of the River Trent. It is best known for the long historic Swarkestone Bridge and causeway, a Grade I‑listed stone crossing that once marked a strategic route between Derby and Burton upon Trent and still draws walkers and local history enthusiasts.
The parish is dominated by agricultural land, meadow and river habitats, with a scattering of hamlets and farms and a small, close‑knit community. Many residents commute to nearby towns while village life revolves around parish facilities and conservation of its heritage; seasonal flooding and riverside wildlife also give the area a distinct riverside character.
Postcode districts covering Swarkestone
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 20.9 miles
- Nottingham 13.7 miles
- Derby 3.8 miles
- Mansfield 22.5 miles
- Burton upon Trent 9 miles
- Nuneaton 23.2 miles
- Tamworth 19.2 miles
- Loughborough 11.1 miles
- West Bridgford 13.9 miles
- Long Eaton 6.8 miles
- Hinckley 22.3 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 19.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Chellaston & Shelton Lock Ward 1 mile
- Stanton by Bridge Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Aston Ward 1.4 miles
- Barrow upon Trent Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Weston upon Trent Parish 1.8 miles
- Weston-on-Trent Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Alvaston South Ward 1.9 miles
- Aston upon Trent Parish 2.1 miles
- Melbourne Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Ingleby Parish 2.3 miles
- Aston-on-Trent Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Sinfin & Osmaston Ward 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Swarkestone
DE73 7AE, DE73 7GT, DE73 6AG, DE73 6XR, DE73 6AA, DE73 6AH, DE73 7GQ, DE73 7GR, DE73 7UD … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 5.2 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 30.7 miles
- Peartree Railway Station 2.9 miles
- Spondon Railway Station 4 miles
Hotels near Swarkestone Ad
- Crewe & Harpur, Derby by Marston's Inns 3 0.6 miles
- The Priest House On The River 4 2.8 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Derby Pride Park 3 4 miles
- The Lawns Hotel 0.8 miles
- Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns 3.1 miles
- Cathedral Quarter Hotel - Derby 4 4.8 miles
- The Boot at Melbourne 2.4 miles
- Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel 3 3.3 miles
- ibis Budget Derby 3 4.9 miles
- Melbourne View Hotel 2.7 miles
Schools in Swarkestone
- Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Donington Park Recreation 3.6 miles
- Pride Park Stadium 3.9 miles
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 8 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 9.7 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 10.8 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 12.5 miles
- Greaves's Wood Forest 13.1 miles
- East Wood Forest 13.2 miles
- Rough Wood Forest 13.4 miles
- Job's Wood Forest 13.7 miles
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 13.9 miles
- Meadow Lane Stadium 14.1 miles