Towns & cities · East Midlands
Risley
Risley — village and civil parish in Erewash District, Derbyshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Long Eaton · 4.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Risley is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 665 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Erewash District, Derbyshire, England". Coordinates: 52.9160°, -1.3200°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Risley () is a small village and parish in the Borough of Erewash in Derbyshire, England. The population of the civil parish as of the 2011 census was 711. It is four miles south of Ilkeston. It is midway between Derby and Nottingham and is near junction 25 of the M1 motorway, and the A52. In 1870 it had a population of 203 when there was a grammar school that served seven neighbouring parishes.
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Background
History
All Saints' Church was built in Elizabethan times by members of the Willoughby family, who had acquired Risley in 1350 AD and who also founded a free school in the village. Risley is a long thin village with most properties lying on either side of the main road. With the village hall standing on one side of the church and the school on the other, this is the closest one can get to the village "centre". The church belongs to the Stanton group of churches with Dale Abbey and Stanton by Dale. The village pub is the Risley Park formerly the Blue Ball on Derby Road Risley Manor originally belonged to the Mortimers. It passed to the Sheffields and then the Willoughbys and, in 1870, it belonged to…
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- Coordinates
- 52.9160, -1.3200
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Erewash
- Parish
- Risley
- Postcode
- DE72 3WJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Erewash
- Population
- 665
- Nearest railway station
- Long Eaton — 4.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1940267 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Risley, Derbyshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: All Saints Risley.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Risley Hall, Derbyshire
Historic houses · 0.1 km
Borough of Erewash
Museums · 0.2 km
Balustrades, gateway and bridge on terrace to south east of Risley Hall
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
Churchyard walls, gates and war memorial to south of All Saints Church
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
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Latin House
Historic houses · 0.3 km
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The Old School House
Historic houses · 0.4 km
Lane's Garden Centre and Open Farm
Farms (open to visitors) · 0.9 km
Breaston Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.6 km
Longmoor Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.7 km
Church of St Michael
Historic churches · 2.1 km
Sandiacre
Museums · 2.2 km
Royston V.F. Torrington B.E.M
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km
Risley is a village located in Derbyshire, in the East Midlands region of England, with a population of 665. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 665
- Administrative county
- Derbyshire
- Constituency
- Erewash
Things to see in Risley
124 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Risley →
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
508th Parachute Infantry Regiment Roll of Honour 1944-1945
508th Parachute Infantry Regiment Roll of Honour 1944-1945 is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
All Saints' Church, Ockbrook
All Saints' Church, Ockbrook — church in Ockbrook and Borrowash, UK.
📷 3Cemeteries · East Midlands
Beeston Cemetery
Beeston Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Cemeteries · East Midlands
Breaston Cemetery
Breaston Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Cemeteries · East Midlands
Chilwell Cemetery
Chilwell Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St Bartholomew, Elvaston
Church of St Bartholomew, Elvaston — church in South Derbyshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St Giles
Church of St Giles — Grade I listed church in Sandiacre, Derbyshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael — Grade I listed church in Breaston, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St. Michael and All Angels, Bramcote
Church of St. Michael and All Angels, Bramcote — church in Bramcote, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
Cornerstone Church
Cornerstone Church — church in United Kingdom.
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📷 3Castles · East Midlands
Elvaston Castle
Elvaston Castle — country house in Elvaston, Derbyshire, England, UK.
📷 3Stadiums · East Midlands
Harvey Hadden Stadium
Harvey Hadden Stadium is a stadium in the United Kingdom.
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Latin House
Latin House — house in Risley, United Kingdom.
📷 3Cemeteries · East Midlands
Longmoor Cemetery
Longmoor Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Canals · East Midlands
Nottingham Canal
Nottingham Canal — canal in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
River Derwent Bridge
River Derwent Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Cemeteries · East Midlands
Spondon Cemetery
Spondon Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
St Barnabas' Church
St Barnabas' Church — church in Lenton Abbey, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.
Nearby
📷 5Historic houses · East Midlands
Risley Hall, Derbyshire
Risley Hall is a country house used as a hotel set in 17 acres (69,000 m2) of private landscaped grounds in the Derbyshire countryside, near the village of Risley, England. It has 35 bedrooms, functio
📷 5Museums · East Midlands
Borough of Erewash
Erewash ( ) is a local government district with borough status in Derbyshire, England. The borough is named after the River Erewash. The council has offices in both the borough's towns of Ilkeston and
📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Balustrades, gateway and bridge on terrace to south east of Risley Hall
Balustrades, gateway and bridge on terrace to south east of Risley Hall — Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Churchyard walls, gates and war memorial to south of All Saints Church
Churchyard walls, gates and war memorial to south of All Saints Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
Latin House
Latin House — house in Risley, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
The Old School House
The Old School House — house in Risley, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Risley
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Meadow View Glamping
Meadow View Glamping — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Little Stryne Fishing, Caravan, and Camping
Little Stryne Fishing, Caravan, and Camping — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Beechwood Park
Beechwood Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Shardlow Caravan Park
Shardlow Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Manor Farm Caravan Site
Manor Farm Caravan Site — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5Hotels · East Midlands
Hilton East Midlands Airport
Hilton East Midlands Airport — a hotel in england east midlands. 4-star. Brand: Hilton.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Historic pubs · East Midlands
Brunswick Tavern
Brunswick Tavern in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · East Midlands
Restaurant Sat Bains
Restaurant Sat Bains — a restaurant in england east midlands.
📷 3Historic pubs · East Midlands
Jorrocks
Jorrocks — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Ye Olde Dolphin Inne
Ye Olde Dolphin Inne in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Wardwick Tavern Public House
Wardwick Tavern Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Risley?
- Risley is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE72 3WJ), in the parish of Risley.
- What is Risley?
- Risley — village and civil parish in Erewash District, Derbyshire, England.
- How do I get to Risley?
- The nearest railway station is Long Eaton, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE72 3WJ.
- Is Risley free to visit?
- Yes, Risley is free to enter.
- How do I get to Risley?
- The nearest railway station is Long Eaton, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE72 3WJ.