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Willington
A peaceful riverside setting
This tranquil village on the Trent has everything you need
Situated just six miles southwest of Derby, Willington sits in a beautiful location between the River Trent and a 240-year-old canal. Surrounded by the greenery of the countryside, but with all the local amenities, it’s the ideal place to raise a family.
With three historic pubs at its heart, the village of Willington was once the highest port on the River Trent and for centuries thrived on trade and transport, with goods coming in and out on a daily basis. Today the
brightly painted narrow boats that breeze up the canal carry holidaymakers rather than coal, and the buzz of commerce has been replaced by a calm community atmosphere. It’s a place where traditional old farm cottages mix with lush green spaces and more recent redbrick homes with all the modern features. A few minutes’ walk will take you into the gorgeous south Derbyshire countryside, while a few minutes’ drive will see you onto the A50 for a quick and easy link to Derby or nearby Burton on Trent.
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