England’s ‘smallest village’ is quiet Derbyshire village with just two houses
Explore Ault Hucknall, said to be England's smallest village, with only two houses and historical charm near Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire.
A quirky day out in Derbyshire is on the cards if you visit a quiet, unsuspecting village near Hardwick Hall.
Ault Hucknall is said to be England’s ‘smallest village’ but because of its size, locals also refer to it as a hamlet.
As documented by The Language of Stone blog in 2023, the village has just two houses.
There is also a farm and a parish church which is the resting place of Thomas Hobbes, one of the founding fathers of modern political philosophy.
Rose Cottage sits next to the church which rounds off the compact number of properties in the area.
The origins of the village date back to the 13th century.
It is widely considered that ‘Ault’ comes from the French word ‘haut’.
How to get to Ault Hucknall
To find Ault Hucknall travel to Hardwick Hall which is the easiest way to locate if going from Derby.
It is around 27 miles and a 45-minute drive from Derby city centre.
If driving there, exit at Junction 29 of the M1 and take the A617 exit to Chesterfield.
If using public transport, the train is an option to explore. Shirebrook train station is the nearest station to Ault Hucknall which is a short 5.5 miles away.
If it is easier for you to get to Sutton Parkway then this could be an option as this station is less than 7 miles away from Ault Hucknall.