Brackenfield

Brackenfield is a village and civil parish in England. It is located in Derbyshire, within the Amber Valley district in the East Midlands region. The surrounding countryside is rural, with farmland, hedgerows and small woodlands, and the community relies mainly on agriculture and related activities, with many residents commuting to nearby towns for work. The parish has medieval roots; historical records reference a church and a manor, and the village developed over centuries as an agricultural settlement.

Today Brackenfield retains a compact village core, including a parish church and a collection of traditional cottages, as well as a village hall and a green space used for community events. The parish council handles local issues, while broader services are provided by Amber Valley Borough Council and Derbyshire County Council. The population is small and the area is characterized by a quiet, rural way of life, with active voluntary groups and regular local gatherings.

Education for residents is provided by nearby primary schools, with secondary schooling in larger nearby towns. Transport relies on road links, and public transport in the area is limited, typical of rural communities. Brackenfield forms part of a network of villages in the Derbyshire countryside and is known for its countryside setting and its role in local parish life.