Sawley, Derbyshire
Village and civil parish in Derbyshire, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sawley is a village and civil parish within the Borough of Erewash, in southeast Derbyshire, England. With a slightly higher than average number of people over 65, the population of just the civil parish was measured at 6,629 as at the 2011 Census.[1]
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Trent Lock and The Steamboat | |
Location within Derbyshire | |
Population | 6,629 (2011) |
OS grid reference | SK 47167 31881 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | NOTTINGHAM |
Postcode district | NG10 |
Dialling code | 0115 |
Police | Derbyshire |
Fire | Derbyshire |
Ambulance | East Midlands |
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Every year around the August Bank Holiday, Sawley All Saints holds a flower festival, with themed floral displays inside the church and a beer festival held in the village. There are several events throughout the year including a May Day festival, and a Garden Trail.
Sawley Marina is one of the most prominent features of the village, with access to the region's main waterways.[2]