Towns & cities · East Midlands
Longford
Longford — village and civil parish in Derbyshire Dales district, Derbyshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tutbury and Hatton · 8.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Longford is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 321 people. Address: DE6. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Derbyshire Dales district, Derbyshire, England". Coordinates: 52.9430°, -1.6810°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Longford is a village and civil parish in Derbyshire Dales district, Derbyshire, England. The population of the civil parish as of the 2011 census was 349. It is 6 miles (10 km) from Ashbourne and 11 miles (18 km) west of Derby. The district of South Derbyshire borders the south and east of the parish.
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Background
History
In 1872 the parish of Longford was described as having just over 1150 people and 220 dwellings. This parish took in the settlements of Alkmonton, Rodsley, Hollington and the "liberty" of Hungry Bentley. The first three were owned by the Coke family whilst the "liberty" of Hungry Bentley was in the possession of Lord Vernon.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9430, -1.6810
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Longford
- Postcode
- DE6
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Population
- 321
- Nearest railway station
- Tutbury and Hatton — 8.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q2105044 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Longford, Derbyshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Chad Longford 119021 dcf93963.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Longford
Villages · 1.0 km
Bridge Over River To South West Of Lomgford Mill
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Bridge Over Mill Tail Of Longford Mill
Historic bridges · 1.1 km
Hollington
Villages · 1.8 km
Medieval settlement, including site of chapel and part of the open field system, immediately north east of Alkmonton Old Hall Fa
Vineyards · 2.3 km
Heritage Wood Caravan Site
Caravan parks · 2.8 km
Shrunken medieval village and moated site at Thurvaston
Vineyards · 2.8 km
The Saracen's Head Public House
Historic pubs · 3.2 km
Yeaveley
Villages · 3.4 km
Alkmonton
Towns & cities · 3.6 km
Osleston Deserted Medieval Village
Archaeological sites · 3.7 km
Medieval settlement, including open field system, immediately west of Bentley Fields Farm
Vineyards · 3.7 km
Longford is a village in Derbyshire, located in the East Midlands, with a population of 321. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 321
- Administrative county
- Derbyshire
- Constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
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Things to see in Longford
19 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Longford →
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Brailsford Mill
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Sutton Hall and attached outbuildings
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The Burrows Gardens
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Osleston Deserted Medieval Village
Osleston Deserted Medieval Village — a archaeological in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Radbourne Hall
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Christ Church, Long Lane
Christ Church, Long Lane — a Grade II*-listed church in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Bridge Over River To South West Of Lomgford Mill
Bridge Over River To South West Of Lomgford Mill — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Bridge Over Mill Tail Of Longford Mill
Bridge Over Mill Tail Of Longford Mill — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Bridge To 10 Metres South Of Porch To St Andrews Church
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Heritage Wood Caravan Site
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Shrunken medieval village and moated site at Thurvaston
Shrunken medieval village and moated site at Thurvaston — a UK vineyard in england east midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
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The Saracen's Head Public House
The Saracen's Head Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
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Bridge Over River To South West Of Lomgford Mill
Bridge Over River To South West Of Lomgford Mill — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Bridge Over Mill Tail Of Longford Mill
Bridge Over Mill Tail Of Longford Mill — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Medieval settlement, including site of chapel and part of the open field system, immediately north east of Alkmonton Old Hall Fa
Medieval settlement, including site of chapel and part of the open field system, immediately north east of Alkmonton Old Hall Fa — a UK vineyard in england east midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Heritage Wood Caravan Site
Heritage Wood Caravan Site — a caravan park in england east midlands.
Where to eat & stay near Longford
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Heritage Wood Caravan Site
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Lees Hall Farm Caravan Site
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Woodland Grange
Woodland Grange — a caravan park in england east midlands.
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📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Ashbourne Camping and Caravaning Club Site
Ashbourne Camping and Caravaning Club Site — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Somersal Mill Farm
Somersal Mill Farm — a campsite in england east midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Saracen's Head Public House
The Saracen's Head Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
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The Green Man And Black's Head Hotel, Attached Inn Sign Bridging Road
The Green Man And Black's Head Hotel, Attached Inn Sign Bridging Road in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Smiths Wine Tavern
Smiths Wine Tavern in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East Midlands
George And Dragon Public House
George And Dragon Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
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The Cavendish Arms
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Okeover Arms Public House
Okeover Arms Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Longford?
- Longford is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE6), in the parish of Longford.
- What is Longford?
- Longford — village and civil parish in Derbyshire Dales district, Derbyshire, England.
- How do I get to Longford?
- The nearest railway station is Tutbury and Hatton, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE6.
- Is Longford free to visit?
- Yes, Longford is free to enter.
- How do I get to Longford?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DE6. It sits within the Derbyshire Dales parliamentary constituency.