Towns & cities · East Midlands
Repton
Repton — village in Derbyshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Willington · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Repton is located in South Derbyshire, with the postcode DE65. The nearest railway station is Willington, which is 2 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Repton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,707 people. Address: DE65. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Derbyshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.8380°, -1.5490°.
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Official information
Repton is a historic village in Derbyshire, known for its Anglo-Saxon heritage and well-preserved architecture, particularly in its church. The village offers a vibrant community atmosphere with various clubs, societies, and local amenities.
From the Wikipedia article
Repton is a village and civil parish in the South Derbyshire district of Derbyshire, England. It lies on the edge of the River Trent floodplain, approximately 5 miles (8 km) north of Swadlincote and about 5 miles (8 km) northeast of Burton upon Trent, close to the county boundary with Staffordshire. The population was recorded as 2,707 in the 2001 census and 2,867 in the 2011 census, with an estimated population of around 3,000 in 2021 based on Office for National Statistics small-area modelling. Repton is notable for its Anglo-Saxon ecclesiastical heritage, including the site of Repton Abbey, the medieval Repton Priory, and the Anglo-Saxon St Wystan's Church. It is also the location of Repton School, one of England’s historic public schools.
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Background
History
Archaeological evidence indicates human activity at Repton from the late Mesolithic and Neolithic periods. Cropmarks and enclosure features suggest continued occupation into the Roman and early Anglo-Saxon periods, reflecting long-term settlement in the Trent valley region. records Hreopandune as the burial place of King Æthelbald]] Christianity was reintroduced to the Midlands at Repton, where members of the Mercian royal family under Peada were baptised in AD 653. A double monastery under an abbess was subsequently established. In 669 St Chad, Bishop of Mercia, transferred his episcopal see from Repton to Lichfield. Later, under King Offa, Lichfield briefly became an archiepiscopal…
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- Coordinates
- 52.8380, -1.5490
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- South Derbyshire
- Parish
- Repton
- Postcode
- DE65
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Derbyshire
- Population
- 2,707
- Nearest railway station
- Willington — 2 km
- Official site
- www.reptonvillage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1018787 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Repton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Repton 020.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Priory Gateway, Precinct Walls, The Tithe Barn And The Lodge, Repton School
Abbeys & priories · 0.3 km
Repton Priory
Abbeys & priories · 0.4 km
Remains Of Priory Church And The Chapter Block, Repton School
Abbeys & priories · 0.4 km
War Memorial at Repton School
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Repton Abbey
Abbeys & priories · 0.4 km
St. Wystan's Church, Repton
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Repton Hall With Prior Overtons Tower, Repton School
Historic houses · 0.5 km
Repton
Castles · 1.2 km
Lawn Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.8 km
Willington
Villages · 1.8 km
Newton Solney
Villages · 2.5 km
St Saviour's Church, Foremark
Historic churches · 2.5 km
Repton is a village in Derbyshire, located in the East Midlands, with a population of 2,707. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,707
- Administrative county
- Derbyshire
- Constituency
- South Derbyshire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Repton
76 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Repton →
📷 4Cemeteries · East Midlands
All Saints Parish Church
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Flagship📷 3Abbeys & priories · East Midlands
Barrow Camera
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📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew — Grade I listed church in South Derbyshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St Wilfrid
Church of St Wilfrid — Grade I listed church in South Derbyshire, England, UK.
📷 5Reservoirs & lochs · East Midlands
Foremark Reservoir
Foremark Reservoir — lake in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Hill forts · East Midlands
Heath Wood barrow cemetery
Heath Wood barrow cemetery — Viking burial site near Ingleby, Derbyshire, England.
📷 4Cemeteries · East Midlands
Normanton Cemetery
Normanton Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Flagship📷 3Abbeys & priories · East Midlands
Repton Abbey
Repton Abbey — former abbey in Derbyshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · East Midlands
Section of Rykneld Street Roman road and remains of Bronze Age cemetery at Littleover
Section of Rykneld Street Roman road and remains of Bronze Age cemetery at Littleover — archaeological site in City of Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · East Midlands
Settlement site and enclosures
Settlement site and enclosures — archaeological site in Twyford and Stenson, South Derbyshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
St Saviour's Church, Foremark
St Saviour's Church, Foremark — Grade I listed building in Derbyshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
St. Wystan's Church, Repton
St. Wystan's Church, Repton — church in South Derbyshire, England, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · East Midlands
Swarkestone Bridge
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📷 3Theatres · East Midlands
Showcase Cinemas Derby
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📷 3Museums · East Midlands
Great Northern Classics
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📷 3Museums · East Midlands
National Sikh Heritage Centre and Holocaust Museum
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📷 4Historic houses · East Midlands
Foremarke Hall
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📷 3Abbeys & priories · East Midlands
Repton Priory
Repton Priory — a Grade I-listed abbey in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Abbeys & priories · East Midlands
Priory Gateway, Precinct Walls, The Tithe Barn And The Lodge, Repton School
Priory Gateway, Precinct Walls, The Tithe Barn And The Lodge, Repton School — a Grade I-listed abbey in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Abbeys & priories · East Midlands
Priory Gateway, Precinct Walls, The Tithe Barn And The Lodge, Repton School
Priory Gateway, Precinct Walls, The Tithe Barn And The Lodge, Repton School — a Grade I-listed abbey in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Abbeys & priories · East Midlands
Repton Priory
Repton Priory — a Grade I-listed abbey in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Abbeys & priories · East Midlands
Remains Of Priory Church And The Chapter Block, Repton School
Remains Of Priory Church And The Chapter Block, Repton School — a Grade I-listed abbey in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
War Memorial at Repton School
War Memorial at Repton School — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 3Abbeys & priories · East Midlands
Repton Abbey
Repton Abbey — former abbey in Derbyshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
St. Wystan's Church, Repton
St. Wystan's Church, Repton — church in South Derbyshire, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Repton
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Broadleaves Glamping
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📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Rolleston Scout Group Caravan Park
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📷 7Hotels · East Midlands
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📷 7Hotels · East Midlands
Georgian House Hotel
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📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Conkers C & C C
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · East Midlands
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📷 7Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Wheel Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
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Leopard Inn Public House
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Devonshire Arms Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Hardinge Arms
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Repton?
- Repton is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE65), in the parish of Repton.
- What is Repton?
- Repton — village in Derbyshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Repton?
- The nearest railway station is Willington, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE65.
- Is Repton free to visit?
- Yes, Repton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Repton?
- The nearest railway station is Willington, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE65.