Chaddesden, known locally as Chad, is a large suburb of Derby, formerly known as Cedesdene.

The old village of Cedesdene is situated two-and-a-half miles east of the city.

There are many focal points and small shopping centres, the largest being on Nottingham Road.

The focal point of the village is probably the ancient church of St Mary’s. It is important as a dated example of church architecture before the advent of the perpendicular style and was rebuilt by Henry Chaddesden, Archdeacon of Leicester, around 1357.

Chaddesden Village Centre has many amenities including a Tesco Express, Aldi, Pizza Hut and locally famous 3 Chefs Takeaway plus numerous other takeaways including Chinese, Indian and fish and chips, an Estate Agents, chemist, travel agents, newsagents, hairdressers, opticians, two public houses and a 29 bedroom hotel.

Public transport: The nearest railway stations to Chaddesden are Derby, Beeston, Duffield, Long Eaton and Nottingham. Local bus services are available to Allestree; Asda Spondon; Beeston; Borrowash; Bramcote Hills; Breaston; Chilwell; Derby; Draycott; Duffield; Dunkirk; Long Eaton; Mackworth; Nottingham; Oakwood; Ockbrook; Risley; Sandiacre; Kirk Hallam School; Spondon; Darley Abbey; St Benedict School; Stapleford; Wollaton.