Towns & cities · East Midlands
Sawley
Sawley — 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 · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Sawley in Derbyshire, the nearest railway station is Long Eaton, located 1.2 km away. Entry is free.
About
Sawley is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 6,465 people. Address: NG10. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Erewash District, Derbyshire, England". Coordinates: 52.8760°, -1.2970°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Sawley is a village and civil parish within the Borough of Erewash, in southeast Derbyshire, England. With a slightly higher than average number of people over 65, the population of just the civil parish was measured at 6,629 as at the 2011 Census. Every year around the August Bank Holiday, Sawley All Saints holds a flower festival, with themed floral displays inside the church and a beer festival held in the village. There are several events throughout the year including a May Day festival, and a Garden Trail. Sawley Marina is one of the most prominent features of the village, with access to the region's main waterways.
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Background
History
]] The old name for Sawley was Sallé. Between Sawley and Church Wilne and Great Wilne is the junction of the River Derwent and the Trent. It is to this that Sawley owes its position. and commands a position on a small rise near the river. Sawley Baptist Church, was built on Wilne Lane in 1800. <br> <br> Up until the 19th century, Sawley was the most important village in the area, commanding the first river crossing, Harrington Bridge, above Nottingham. travelers on the road to Birmingham had to cross the Trent either by ferry or by ford, and it was not until 1790 that the Harrington Bridge was built. This was a toll bridge, and charges were levied on all except the Lord of the Manor, his…
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- Coordinates
- 52.8760, -1.2970
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Erewash
- Parish
- Sawley
- Postcode
- NG10
- Parliamentary constituency
- Erewash
- Population
- 6,465
- Nearest railway station
- Long Eaton — 1.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1648848 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Sawley, Derbyshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Shardlow to Sawley Marinas.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
All Saints' Church, Sawley
Abbeys & priories · 0.2 km
All Saints' Church, Sawley
Cathedrals · 0.2 km
Harrington Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
Harrington Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
Sawley War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Sawley Railway Viaduct
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Sawley
Villages · 0.7 km
Tamworth Road Bridge (Spc6 19)
Historic bridges · 1.2 km
Long Eaton Canal Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.5 km
River Derwent, Derbyshire
Museums · 1.6 km
The Long Eaton School
Natural landmarks · 1.9 km
Red Hill Roman temple
Archaeological sites · 2.0 km
Sawley is a village in Derbyshire, located in the East Midlands, with a population of 6,465. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 6,465
- Administrative county
- Derbyshire
- Constituency
- Erewash
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Sawley
33 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Sawley →
★ Iconic📷 3Abbeys & priories · East Midlands
All Saints' Church, Sawley
All Saints' Church, Sawley — Grade I listed parish church in Sawley, Erewash, Derbyshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St Chad, Church Wilne
Church of St Chad, Church Wilne — Grade I listed church in Church Wilne, Derbyshire, England, UK.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · East Midlands
Golden Brook Storage Lagoon
Golden Brook Storage Lagoon is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Harrington Bridge
Harrington Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Harrington Bridge
Harrington Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Long Eaton Canal Bridge
Long Eaton Canal Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Sawley Railway Viaduct
Sawley Railway Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Sawley War Memorial
Sawley War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
St. Laurence's Church, Long Eaton
St. Laurence's Church, Long Eaton — Grade II* listed church in Long Eaton, Derbyshire, England, UK.
📷 3Theatres · East Midlands
The Duchess Theatre
The Duchess Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
The Hall
The Hall — municipal building in Long Eaton, Derbyshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Trent Viaduct Goods Lines
Trent Viaduct Goods Lines is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Trent Viaduct Main Lines
Trent Viaduct Main Lines is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Cathedrals · East Midlands
All Saints' Church, Sawley
All Saints' Church, Sawley is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · East Midlands
St James Theatre, Long Eaton
St James Theatre, Long Eaton in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Theatres · East Midlands
Screen Cinema
Screen Cinema in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · East Midlands
Red Hill Roman temple
Red Hill Roman temple — a archaeological in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Canal Bridge At Sk 496 313
Canal Bridge At Sk 496 313 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Trent and Mersey Canal Porter's Bridge at SK 452 305
Trent and Mersey Canal Porter's Bridge at SK 452 305 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Tamworth Road Bridge (Spc6 19)
Tamworth Road Bridge (Spc6 19) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
War Memorial to 6 Metres South West of St Laurences's Church
War Memorial to 6 Metres South West of St Laurences's Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Wild Weeds Birch
Wild Weeds Birch — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
The Penny Farthing Seat
The Penny Farthing Seat — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Frances Bush 1845-1909
Frances Bush 1845-1909 — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
★ Iconic📷 3Abbeys & priories · East Midlands
All Saints' Church, Sawley
All Saints' Church, Sawley — Grade I listed parish church in Sawley, Erewash, Derbyshire, England, UK.
📷 4Cathedrals · East Midlands
All Saints' Church, Sawley
All Saints' Church, Sawley is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Harrington Bridge
Harrington Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Harrington Bridge
Harrington Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Sawley War Memorial
Sawley War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Sawley Railway Viaduct
Sawley Railway Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Sawley
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Shardlow Caravan Park
Shardlow Caravan Park — 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.
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Manor Farm Caravan Site
Manor Farm Caravan Site — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 7Hotels · East Midlands
Donington Manor Hotel
Donington Manor Hotel — a hotel in england east midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Beechwood Park
Beechwood Park — a caravan park 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.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Hardinge Arms
Hardinge Arms in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · East Midlands
Restaurant Sat Bains
Restaurant Sat Bains — a restaurant in england east midlands.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Three Horseshoes Public House
The Three Horseshoes Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5More towns in this region
📷 5
📷 5Towns & cities · East Midlands
Marholm
Marholm — village and civil parish in Cambridgeshire, UK.
📷 5Towns & cities · East Midlands
Thornhaugh
Thornhaugh — village and civil parish in Cambridgeshire, UK.
Flagship📷 4Towns & cities · East Midlands
Austerfield
Austerfield — village and civil parish in South Yorkshire, England, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sawley?
- Sawley is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG10), in the parish of Sawley.
- What is Sawley?
- Sawley — village and civil parish in Erewash District, Derbyshire, England.
- How do I get to Sawley?
- The nearest railway station is Long Eaton, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG10.
- Is Sawley free to visit?
- Yes, Sawley is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sawley?
- The nearest railway station is Long Eaton, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG10.