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 miles33.6 km
- Nottingham 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Derby 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Mansfield 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Burton upon Trent 9 miles14.5 km
- Nuneaton 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Tamworth 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Loughborough 11.1 miles17.9 km
- West Bridgford 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Long Eaton 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Hinckley 22.3 miles36 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 19.6 miles31.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Chellaston & Shelton Lock Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- Stanton by Bridge Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Aston Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Barrow upon Trent Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Weston upon Trent Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Weston-on-Trent Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Alvaston South Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Aston upon Trent Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Melbourne Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Ingleby Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Aston-on-Trent Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Sinfin & Osmaston Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Swarkestone
DE73 6XS, DE73 7UD, DE73 7GG, DE73 7AE, DE73 6AJ, DE73 6WS, DE73 6AF, DE73 6XR, DE73 6AG … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Birmingham International Airport 30.7 miles49.4 km
- Peartree Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Spondon Railway Station 4 miles6.4 km
Hotels near Swarkestone Ad
- Dbs Serviced Apartments - the Delven 4 4.6 miles7.3 km
- The Staff of Life 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel 3 3.9 miles6.3 km
- The Boot Inn 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Melbourne View Hotel 2.8 miles4.5 km
- B&B Hotel Derby 3 3.9 miles6.3 km
- The Lawns Hotel 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express Derby Pride Park 3 4 miles6.4 km
- Bondgate Hotel East Midlands Airport 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
Schools in Swarkestone
- Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Donington Park Recreation 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Pride Park Stadium 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 8 miles12.9 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Greaves's Wood Forest 13.1 miles21.1 km
- East Wood Forest 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Rough Wood Forest 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Job's Wood Forest 13.7 miles22 km
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Meadow Lane Stadium 14.1 miles22.6 km