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About Breaston

The village of Breaston lies slightly to the south east of Derby. It is a place with a history stretching back to the Doomsday Book of 1086.

Of particular note in the village is the 13th century Church of St.Michael with its recently restored soaring spire, spotted for miles around and which tops a short square clock-face tower. This ancient building occupies a peaceful setting, it has many treasures from the past and is well worth seeing.

Around the village there are some interesting properties of note, these are mostly contained with a conservation area, but there is good architecture both in Breason and its surrounding region.

During the latter half of the 19th century the economy of the village largely depended upon the local lace-making industry, lace is still made in some parts of Derbyshire to-day, but not on such a large scale.

For visitors who chance to be this way Breaston's fine Millennium Sensory Garden is worth spending time in, also the delightful Butterfly garden.

Pubs in the area include The Chequers Inn close to Breaston village green, and at near-by Draycott there is the well established Coach and Horses.

Both the River Soar and The Trent and Mersey Canal are within reach offering visitors the opportunity for quiet riverside walks, boating, fishing, or simply relaxing with a picnic while enjoying picturesque riverscapes and wildlife.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Breaston

Elvaston Castle	(3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction W)	Pictures
The Erewash Museum	(5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction N)	Pictures
Donington Park	(5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Wollaton Hall	(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction NE)	Pictures
American Adventure Theme Park	(6.7 miles, 10.7 km, direction N)	Pictures
Shipley Country Park	(6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction N)	Pictures
Rushcliffe Country Park	(6.9 miles, 11.0 km, direction E)	Pictures
Melbourne Hall	(7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Derby Museum and Art Gallery	(7.1 miles, 11.3 km, direction W)	Pictures
Derby Cathedral	(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction W)	Pictures
Nottingham Castle Museum	(7.7 miles, 12.3 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Staunton Harold Reservoir	(8.2 miles, 13.1 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Trent Bridge	(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction E)	Pictures
D H Lawrence Birthplace Museum	(8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction N)	Pictures
Calke Abbey	(9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction SW)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Breaston

Long Eaton, in the county of Derbyshire (1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction E)
Long Eaton is a small town lying on the River Trent around 8 miles east of Derby. The town has a history stretching back to the 7th century, but was for many centuries naught but a sleepy agricultural village.
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Trowell, in the county of Nottinghamshire (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction N)
Modern day history records that this was the village chosen as The Festival of Britain Village, at the time it was considered to epitomise the spirit of British rural community life.
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Beeston, in the county of Nottinghamshire (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction NE)
Beeston is mostly remarkable for being the place where the Ist Lord Trent started work in his mother's herbal shop at the age of 14.
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Ilkeston, in the county of Derbyshire (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction N)
Within this pretty hilltop town you will find the ancient church dedicated to St.Mary, it was built around 1150 and has a beautiful clock-face tower.
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Swarkestone, in the county of Derbyshire (6.6 miles, 10.5 km, direction SW)
Swarkestone is a small enchanting village which grew up on the reeeded banks of the River Trent.
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Babbington, in the county of Nottinghamshire (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction N)
This pretty Nottinghamshire village is situated around 7 miles from the centre of Nottingham. It is typical of rural England, with cottages interspersed along quiet leafy lanes.
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Derby, in the county of Derbyshire (6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction W)
This is the premier town of the Shire, it is steeped in history with roots stretching to Roman times - the legions had a camp...
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Nottingham, a Historic City in the county of Nottinghamshire (7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction NE)
The City of Nottingham is famed for fine lace, the romance of Maid Marion and Robin Hood and as the birthplace of the founder of the Salvation Army, General William Booth (1829-1912).
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Smalley, in the county of Derbyshire (7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction NW)
A delightful place with attractive village buildings including a church, village hall, several small shops and three village inns.
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Denby, in the county of Derbyshire (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction NW)
Denby is famous for its beautiful decorative Stoneware pottery which has been exported all over the world.
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Staunton Harold, in the county of Leicestershire (9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction SW)
Staunton was mentioned in the Doomsday Book when it was held by Henry de Ferrers.
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Loughborough, in the county of Leicestershire (9.9 miles, 15.8 km, direction SE)
The joyous sound of bells made in Loughborough have been rung all over the world since 1858, the date that John Taylor of Oxford...
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Repton, in the county of Derbyshire (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction SW)
Repton is one of England's most ancient towns, it was once the capital of the Saxon Kingdom of Mercia and the church there is the burial ground of Saxon Kings.
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Arnold, in the county of Nottinghamshire (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction NE)
This is an attractive part of Nottingham, at its heart is the splendid church dedicated to St. Mary, a place of worship for over one thousand years.
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Ripley, in the county of Derbyshire (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction N)
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Nearby travel help

M1 Junction 25	(1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction N)
Long Eaton Station	(1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction SE)
M1 Junction 24A	(3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction S)
Attenborough Station	(3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction E)
East Midlands Airport	(4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction S)
Sheffield City Airport	(34.5 miles, 55.5 km, direction N)
Breaston to London	(108.5 miles, 174.5 km, direction SE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Breaston

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Breaston center
Novotel Nottingham	(1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction NE)
Ramada Nottingham/Derby	(1.2 miles, 2.0 km, direction NE)
Holiday Inn Derby/Nottingham	(1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction N)
Days Inn Hotel Donington(Derby South)	(2.2 miles, 3.6 km, direction SW)
Village Hotel Nottingham	(3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction E)
Donington Manor Hotel	(4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction S)
Kegworth Whitehouse Hotel East Midlands Airport	(4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction S)
Best Western Premier Yew Lodge Hotel	(4.4 miles, 7.0 km, direction S)
The Priest House On The River	(4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction SW)
Risley Hall Hotel & Spa	(4.8 miles, 7.6 km, direction W)
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