Willington and Findern
Ward in South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.87, -1.551 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 30 30 |
| Dialling code: | 01332 (Derby) |
The ward centred on Willington and Findern sits in South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England, a short drive west of Derby. It spans river and rural landscapes - Willington lies close to the River Trent and nearby canal corridors while Findern remains a smaller village‑green community surrounded by farmland and pockets of the National Forest. The area combines commuter housing with local agriculture and small businesses.
There’s a noticeable industrial past in Willington, with coal‑mining and a former power station having shaped the local identity, while Findern retains a more traditional village feel with historic buildings, a parish church and active community groups. Walkable waterways, village pubs and regular local events keep the social life informal and rooted in local history.
Postcode districts covering Willington and Findern
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Nottingham 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Derby 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Mansfield 24.2 miles39 km
- Burton upon Trent 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Sutton Coldfield 24 miles38.6 km
- Nuneaton 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Cannock 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Tamworth 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Stafford 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Loughborough 15.4 miles24.7 km
- West Bridgford 18 miles29 km
Neighbouring places
- Findern Built-up area 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Willington Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Burnaston Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Twyford and Stenson Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Stenson Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Stenson Fields Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Etwall Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Bearwardcote Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Repton Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Littleover Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Blagreaves Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Egginton Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Willington and Findern
DE65 6BH, DE23 3WG, DE23 3AH, DE65 6DW, DE65 6AY, DE23 3AQ, DE23 3BN, DE65 6RB, DE65 6DR … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Birmingham International Airport 29.9 miles48.1 km
- Willington Railway Station 1.3 miles2 km
- Peartree Railway Station 3.7 miles5.9 km
Hotels in Willington and Findern Ad
Schools in Willington and Findern
- Findern Primary School Primary
- Willington Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Pride Park Stadium 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Donington Park Recreation 8 miles12.8 km
- Greaves's Wood Forest 9.3 miles15 km
- East Wood Forest 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Rough Wood Forest 10 miles16 km
- Job's Wood Forest 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Uttoxeter Racecourse Recreation 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 14.9 miles24 km
- Statfold Barn Railway Museum 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Blithfield Hall Estate 16.7 miles26.9 km