Parks · East Midlands
Aston-on-Trent
In or near Castle Donington.
Aston-on-Trent is a village and civil parish in the South Derbyshire district, in the county of Derbyshire, England. The parish had a population of 1,682 at the 2011 Census. It is adjacent to Weston-o
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Spondon · 6.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Aston-on-Trent is located in South Derbyshire, with the nearest railway station being Spondon, approximately 6 km away. The postcode for the area is DE72 2DH. Entry to the park is free.
About
Aston-on-Trent is a village and civil parish in the South Derbyshire district, in the county of Derbyshire, England. The parish had a population of 1,682 at the 2011 Census. It is adjacent to Weston-on-Trent and near Chellaston, very close to the border with Leicestershire. On the north bank of the River Trent, about a mile from the river on rising ground, it is out of its flood plain. The Trent and Mersey Canal runs between the village and the river. All Saints’ Church is Celtic. There are two public houses, the White Hart and The Malt.
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From the Wikipedia article
Aston-on-Trent is a village and civil parish in the South Derbyshire district, in the county of Derbyshire, England. The parish had a population of 1,682 at the 2011 Census. It is adjacent to Weston-on-Trent and near Chellaston, very close to the border with Leicestershire. On the north bank of the River Trent, about a mile from the river on rising ground, it is out of its flood plain. The Trent and Mersey Canal runs between the village and the river. All Saints’ Church is Celtic. There are two public houses, the White Hart and The Malt.
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Background
History
In 1009 Æþelræd Unræd (King Ethelred the Unready) signed a charter at the Great Council which recognised the position and boundaries of Westune. The land described in that charter included the lands now known as Shardlow, Great Wilne, Church Wilne, Crich, Smalley, Morley, Weston and Aston on Trent. Under this charter Æþelræd gave his minister, Morcar, a number of rights that made him free from tax and enabled his own rule within the manor. This manor came under the control of the King again following Morcar being murdered in 1015 and the lands were later given to Ælfgar, the Earl of Mercia, but he lost this at the Norman Conquest. Aston is in the Domesday Book where it is mentioned as an…
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- Coordinates
- 52.8600, -1.3850
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- South Derbyshire
- Parish
- Aston upon Trent
- Postcode
- DE72 2DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Derbyshire
- Nearest railway station
- Spondon — 6 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Aston-on-Trent (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Church of All Saints
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Trent and Mersey Canal Aston Lock and Aston Lock Bridge
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Aston Hill
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Coopers Arms
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aston-on-Trent?
- Aston-on-Trent is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE72 2DH), in the parish of Aston upon Trent.
- What is Aston-on-Trent?
- Aston-on-Trent is a village and civil parish in the South Derbyshire district, in the county of Derbyshire, England. The parish had a population of 1,682 at the 2011 Census. It is adjacent to Weston-o
- How do I get to Aston-on-Trent?
- The nearest railway station is Spondon, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE72 2DH.
- Is Aston-on-Trent free to visit?
- Yes, Aston-on-Trent is free to enter.
- How do I get to Aston-on-Trent?
- The nearest railway station is Spondon, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE72 2DH.