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
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)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sawley?
- Sawley is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG10), in the parish of Sawley.
- 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.