Breaston Derbyshire Map

About Breaston

Breaston, a village in Derbyshire's Erewash district, breathes a quiet English air under the wide East Midlands sky. It lies 3.1 km west of Long Eaton (from Long Eaton: bearing 264°T, OS grid SK 459 335), and is situated east of Draycott village. The gentle slope of the land here, where fields meet the edge of habitation, suggests a long history of cultivation, the soil yielding its bounty to generations who have called Breaston home. A subtle murmur of community life can be felt, perhaps strongest on a Sunday morning when the bells of St. Michael's Church cast their resonant tones across the rooftops. The very air seems to hold a certain clarity, a quality that might have inspired the local artisans and tradespeople who have long contributed to the village's character, their quiet industry forming the bedrock of its present. Breaston retains a sense of its rural roots, a place where the changing seasons paint the hedgerows with distinct hues, and the evening light often lingers, casting long shadows that speak of a settled peace.

About This Breaston Map Page

Explore Breaston, 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: 52.897175, -1.318062. 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.