Allestree Derbyshire Map

About Allestree

Allestree unfolds with a certain quiet grace, a suburban tapestry woven from green spaces and residential calm. It lies 3.1 km north-north-west of Derby (from Derby: bearing 343°T, OS grid SK 342 394), and is situated south-south-east of Quarndon village. The land here, gently rolling, often catches the late afternoon sun in a way that softens the edges of houses and the broad sweep of its parks, such as Allestree Park itself, a place where the light seems to linger, gilding the ancient trees that stand sentinel. Its origins, though not marked by ancient ruins or grand pronouncements, are rooted in a history of agricultural land that gradually gave way to the needs of a growing population, a subtle transformation evident in the blend of older properties and more modern dwellings. The air, particularly on a spring morning, carries the faint, sweet scent of blossom from the abundant gardens that characterise Allestree, a subtle perfume that speaks of domesticity and quiet contentment.

About This Allestree Map Page

Explore Allestree, Derbyshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.951755, -1.491511. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.