With a service station, news agents and hairdressers in the village, Ockbrook has the basic amenities covered. Just a mile to the south, Borrowash has a high street with a butcher, baker and an excellent fishmonger, and two miles east you’ll find the Derby suburb of Spondon with its supermarkets, DIY centres and a wider range of shops and restaurants. Ockbrook School is one of the best independent schools in the country, and the village also has a good primary school. There’s a kennel, a cattery, two parks and a cricket club. Four traditional pubs serve Ockbrook’s thriving community, each with its own fascinating history and unique menu. Sitting less than a mile from the A54, Ockbrook provides easy access to Derby, Nottingham and the M1.

The ancient trees and hedgerows, stunning landscapes and charming brick houses are what give Ockbrook its special charm. The Moravian church and settlement, built in grand Georgian style in the 1750s, are Grade II listed village landmarks. The church remains a Moravian chapel, while the other buildings are now part of Ockbrook School. The Apple Tree tearoom and giftshop is famous in the village for its teas and cakes. Age-old alleyways and ‘gitties’ criss-cross Ockbrook between the houses, leading to footpaths connecting other nearby villages – perfect for anyone wanting to explore this quiet setting. Derby Golf Centre is close by in Borrowash, and other local highlights include Elvaston Castle Country Park, Locko Park, Erewash Valley Cycle Trail, Shipley Hall and all kinds of activities and attractions along the Derwent and Trent rivers.