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Willington is a well-connected village sitting on the northern bank of the River Trent, positioned almost equidistant between Derby and Burton upon Trent. It is perhaps best known for its landmark cooling towers - remnants of the former power station - which still dominate the local skyline, but the village’s older heart is defined by its relationship with the water. The Trent and Mersey Canal runs right through the centre, meeting the river here and creating a busy hub at Mercia Marina, where the stone road bridge famously narrows to a single lane. These waterways, along with the nearby Willington Gravel Pits nature reserve, provide plenty of level walking routes and a haven for local birdlife. While the village has grown significantly with modern housing, it retains a functional layout with a small selection of essential shops, several long-standing pubs, and a primary school. Its location is particularly practical for commuters; the village has its own railway station on the Crewe-to-Derby line and sits just off the intersection of the A38 and A50, making it a very straightforward base for travelling across the East Midlands.