Villages · East Midlands
Eckington
In or near Aston cum Aughton.
Eckington — a village in england east midlands.
Peter Barr — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Roundhouse Halt · 3.9 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Eckington is a village located in the East Midlands. It features a mix of traditional architecture and rural charm, typical of the region. Visitors can explore the surrounding countryside, which offers opportunities for walking and enjoying the local landscape. The village serves as a quiet base for those looking to experience the characteristics of rural life in the East Midlands.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3079, -1.3646
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- North East Derbyshire
- Parish
- Eckington
- Postcode
- S21 4DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Derbyshire
- Nearest railway station
- Roundhouse Halt — 3.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2650264 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eckington?
- Eckington is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S21 4DR), in the parish of Eckington.
- What is Eckington?
- Eckington — a village in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Eckington?
- The nearest railway station is Roundhouse Halt, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode S21 4DR.
- How do I get to Eckington?
- The nearest railway station is Roundhouse Halt, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S21 4DR.