Derrington

Settlement in Staffordshire Stafford

England

Derrington

M6 looking north to J14 from Aston Bank bridge The M6 between junctions 13 and 15 was converted to a managed motorway which was opened in August 2022 — M6 looking north to J14 from Aston Bank bridge Credit: Rod Grealish

Derrington is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately 4 miles east of Stafford, the village is nestled in the beautiful countryside of the West Midlands region. With a population of around 1,500 residents, Derrington offers a peaceful and close-knit community atmosphere.

The village is characterized by its picturesque surroundings, featuring rolling hills, lush green fields, and charming country lanes. Derrington is renowned for its rural beauty, attracting visitors who seek tranquility and a taste of traditional English village life.

Derrington boasts a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including St. Matthew's Church, a Grade II listed building dating back to the 12th century. The church's architecture and stained glass windows are particularly noteworthy. Additionally, the village has a well-maintained village green and a local pub, The Royal Oak, which serves as a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike.

Residents of Derrington benefit from a range of amenities, including a village hall, a primary school, and a post office. The village also offers convenient access to nearby amenities and services in the larger town of Stafford, such as shops, supermarkets, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions.

Overall, Derrington is a charming village that combines natural beauty with a strong sense of community. It provides a peaceful and idyllic setting for residents and visitors seeking a slower pace of life in the heart of the Staffordshire countryside.

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Derrington Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.802623/-2.161649 or Grid Reference SJ8922. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

M6 looking north to J14 from Aston Bank bridge

The M6 between junctions 13 and 15 was converted to a managed motorway which was opened in August 2022

Rod Grealish

Gantry, M6

The M6 motorway runs from junction 19 of the M1 at the Catthorpe Interchange, near Rugby to the Gretna junction (J45). Here it becomes the A74(M) and M74 which continues to Glasgow. The M6 is the longest motorway in the United Kingdom (232 miles) and one of the busiest. It incorporates the first length of motorway opened in the UK (the Preston bypass in 1958) and forms part of a motorway "Backbone of Britain", running north-south between London and Glasgow via the industrial north of England. It is also part of the east-west route between the Midlands and the east coast ports.

N Chadwick

Aston Hill Farm

Looking West

Chris Shaw

Farmland

Farmland - looking NE into square

Chris Shaw

Strawberry fields forever!

Giant polytunnels housing strawberry plants, just ready for harvesting.

Eirian Evans

Grassy Field

Looking across fields near Derrington, across the M6 ,which is this side of the pylon line to Stafford Castle, just poking above the trees.

Andrew Spenceley

Farm entrance

The narrow country lane from Doxey to Haughton takes a sharp left hand bend here and makes a cross roads with a farm entrance and a farm lane

Andrew Spenceley

Track at Bury Ring

The earthworks of the iron age hill fort of Bury Ring is in the trees to the right, while a later generation of fort (but still very old), that of Stafford Castle, can be seen in the woods in the distance.

Andrew Spenceley

Old railway bridge

The railway line from Stafford to Newport used to cross this bridge. The track bed has recently been converted to a sustrans cycle route.

Andrew Spenceley

Crossroads

A crossroad of country lanes (as another lane unseen in photo goes left)

Andrew Spenceley

St Matthews Church, Derrington

A view of St Matthews Church, Derrington, from St Matthews Drive by the junction of Church Lane. (I was at work when I spied this view, which was so 'captivating' as I drove past that I had to stop, reverse my car, and take a picture - as well as soak up the view for a few minutes!).

Stephen Pearce

On 'The Way for the Millennium'

This is a neglected, or should I say under used, footpath and cycleway following the route of the Stafford to Newport (Salop) railway line.

Row17

Way for the Millennium

The WFTM route goes west under the M6. This part of the route, Stafford to Gnosall, is easy walking/riding along the route of an old railway. Nearer to Newport the route is not so well maintained.

Peter Fleming