Dronfield Map

Detailed Street Map of Dronfield Derbyshire & Guide to the Area

Dronfield Map Derbyshire: Interactive map of Dronfield, displaying the town situated in the county of Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Dronfield area and a Dronfield town centre map, showing Dronfield Railway Station and Cliffe Park.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Dronfield map are: Dronfield Hall Barn, Dronfield Sports Centre, The Talbot Arms, The Blue Stoops, Dronfield Library, Aldi, Sainsbury's, The Forge Shopping Centre, Dronfield Post Office, Cliffe Park, The Green Dragon, Little Italy, COCO Café, The Manor House, St John the Baptist Church, Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School, Gorsey Brigg Primary School, Gosforth Fields, Dronfield Medical Practice, Stubley Medical Centre, Dronfield Dental Practice, Red Lion Inn, Café@Marsh, The Shoulder of Mutton, Creative Woodcrafts, Marsh Green Hall, Hallam Barbers, The Dronfield Eye, Elmtree Motors, One Stop, Hair@92, Paul David Hairdressing, Pizza Hut, Vets4Pets, Dronfield Tandoori, Oxfam, Dronfield Baptist Church, Dronfield Veterinary Centre, Townsends Shoes, The Dronfield Foot Clinic, Le Gala Restaurant, Cooplands Bakery, Aldi Café, Bodyshapers Gym, Boots Pharmacy, Birds Bakery, The Tickled Trout, Barnardos, Elysium Hair, Hallowes Golf Club.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Unstone, Holmesfield, Coal Aston, Apperknowle, Barlow, Norton, Totley, Bradway, Greenhill, Jordanthorpe, Lowedges, Meadowhead, Whittington Moor, Cutthorpe, New Whittington, Old Whittington, Brimington, Staveley, Eckington, Marsh Lane, Ridgeway, Mosborough, Killamarsh, Renishaw, Clowne, Spinkhill, Mastin Moor, West Handley, Wadshelf, Millthorpe, Troway, Millhouses, Abbeydale, Heeley, Norton Lees, Grindleford, Baslow, Calver, Dore, Hathersage, Owler Bar, Holmesfield Common, Totley Rise.

Dronfield sits neatly between Chesterfield and Sheffield, tucked into the rolling edges of the Peak District without ever feeling too remote. It's a town that's easy to settle into—quiet enough for comfort but with enough going on to keep things lively. With green spaces, a well-used civic centre, and good schools, it's a popular choice for families and commuters alike. The town's character is a mix of old stone buildings, post-war suburbs, and friendly neighbourhoods, all with a steady, lived-in feel.

Historically, Dronfield has deep roots—its name likely stems from “Dranfeld,” meaning a field frequented by drones or male bees. Records show people living here since Saxon times, though it really picked up pace in the Middle Ages. The medieval parish church of St John the Baptist still stands proud and is a bit of a local landmark. For centuries, Dronfield was a market town, and during the industrial era it got involved in coal, iron, and engineering, though never quite at the scale of its neighbours. These days, it's a commuter town with a population of around 22,000, offering a more relaxed pace than the city but with plenty of heritage still in place.

There's no shortage of things to do. The Civic Centre forms the heart of the town, home to shops, cafés and the local library. Cliffe Park and Sindelfingen Park are great for families, while Gosforth Fields has football pitches and open green space. For a proper dose of history, Dronfield Hall Barn is worth a look—a beautifully restored medieval building now used for events, exhibitions and community gatherings. Just beyond town you've got stately Hardwick Hall and Bolsover Castle, both under the watch of English Heritage and packed with history and views. Chatsworth House isn't far either—ideal for a day trip with its gardens, farm shop and grand interiors.

The wider Derbyshire area has loads to offer, especially if you're into walking, heritage or just pottering about. The Peak District is practically on Dronfield's doorstep, with Curbar Edge, Monsal Trail, and Stanage Edge all within easy reach. Matlock Bath makes for a good day out with its cable cars and riverside amusements, and Bakewell's always worth a stop, whether for the pudding or the market. There's also Crich Tramway Village, Heights of Abraham, and Haddon Hall—each with their own flavour of Derbyshire charm and local character.

Getting to and from Dronfield is simple enough. The town's railway station links directly to Sheffield and Chesterfield, and you can be in either in under 15 minutes. It's handy for those working in the city but wanting to live somewhere a bit quieter. Roads like the A61 run straight through town, with the M1 not far off. East Midlands Airport is just over an hour away by car, and Doncaster Sheffield Airport is about the same. Buses run regularly through Dronfield and nearby villages, so even without a car you're not stuck.

Derbyshire as a county is one of those places that manages to be quietly impressive. It's not trying to be trendy or polished—it just is what it is, and it does it well. From industrial towns with working roots to countryside that feels properly wild, there's a good balance. The people are friendly, the food's hearty, and the scenery's never far away. Whether you're up in Glossop or down near Swadlincote, there's always something to explore, and always a pint and a view waiting at the end of the day.

Some More Nearby Places: Unstone, Holmesfield, Coal Aston, Apperknowle, Barlow, Norton, Totley, Bradway, Greenhill, Jordanthorpe, Lowedges, Meadowhead, Whittington Moor, Cutthorpe, New Whittington, Old Whittington, Brimington, Staveley, Eckington, Marsh Lane, Ridgeway, Mosborough, Killamarsh, Renishaw, Clowne, Spinkhill, Mastin Moor, West Handley, Wadshelf, Millthorpe, Troway, Millhouses, Abbeydale, Heeley, Norton Lees, Grindleford, Baslow, Calver, Dore, Hathersage, Owler Bar, Holmesfield Common, Totley Rise.

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