Parks · East Midlands
Elvaston, Derbyshire
In or near Risley.
Elvaston is a small village and civil parish in Derbyshire, England. The parish also includes two hamlets, Ambaston and Thulston, and a modern housing estate, Boulton Moor. The population of the civil
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Spondon · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Elvaston in Derbyshire, the nearest railway station is Spondon, located 2.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DE72 3TR, and entry to the park is free.
About
Elvaston is a small village and civil parish in Derbyshire, England. The parish also includes two hamlets, Ambaston and Thulston, and a modern housing estate, Boulton Moor. The population of the civil parish taken at the 2011 Census was 1,801. Located to the south-east of Derby, Elvaston itself is dominated by Elvaston Castle, a country house which is currently in the ownership of Derbyshire County Council, who plan to lease the site to a private company. The move has proved controversial, attracting a petition of 60,000 signatures against the proposals collected by the Elvaston Castle Estate Trust, who want to keep the site in public ownership. At the present time the Castle is rarely open to the public and has been somewhat neglected, while the grounds are open throughout the summer. St Bartholomew's Church, Elvaston is a Grade I listed building that dates from the 13th century.
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From the Wikipedia article
Elvaston is a small village and civil parish in Derbyshire, England. The parish also includes two hamlets, Ambaston and Thulston, and a modern housing estate, Boulton Moor. The population of the civil parish taken at the 2011 Census was 1,801. Located to the south-east of Derby, Elvaston itself is dominated by Elvaston Castle, a country house which is currently in the ownership of Derbyshire County Council, who plan to lease the site to a private company. The move has proved controversial, attracting a petition of 60,000 signatures against the proposals collected by the Elvaston Castle Estate Trust, who want to keep the site in public ownership. At the present time the Castle is rarely open to the public and has been somewhat neglected, while the grounds are open throughout the summer. St Bartholomew's Church, Elvaston is a Grade I listed building that dates from the 13th century.
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Background
History
In 1086, the Domesday Book says: <blockquote>”The land of Geoffrey Alselin<br/> In Alvaston and Ambaston Thulston and Elvaston Toki had ten carucates of land to the geld. There Geoffrey Alselin has now two ploughs in demesne; and a certain knight of his one plough. There 32 villans have 15 ploughs. There is one priest and a church and a mill rendering 12 shillings and one smith and 52 acre of meadow and a little scrubland. TRE worth twelve pounds now ten pounds. “</blockquote>
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- Coordinates
- 52.8900, -1.3880
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- South Derbyshire
- Parish
- Elvaston
- Postcode
- DE72 3TR
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Derbyshire
- Nearest railway station
- Spondon — 2.9 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Elvaston, Derbyshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Elvaston, Derbyshire?
- Elvaston, Derbyshire is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE72 3TR), in the parish of Elvaston.
- What is Elvaston, Derbyshire?
- Elvaston is a small village and civil parish in Derbyshire, England. The parish also includes two hamlets, Ambaston and Thulston, and a modern housing estate, Boulton Moor. The population of the civil
- How do I get to Elvaston, Derbyshire?
- The nearest railway station is Spondon, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE72 3TR.
- Is Elvaston, Derbyshire free to visit?
- Yes, Elvaston, Derbyshire is free to enter.
- How do I get to Elvaston, Derbyshire?
- The nearest railway station is Spondon, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE72 3TR.