Dronfield is a town located in North East Derbyshire, England. It is situated in the valley of the River Drone, positioned between the cities of Chesterfield and Sheffield. The town encompasses the areas of Dronfield Woodhouse and Coal Aston.
The location is situated three miles (4.8 km) east of the Peak District National Park. Etymologically, the name Dronfield originates from the Old English "Dranfleld," which likely translates to an open land inhabited by drone bees.