Which village is near Pemberley in 'Pride and Prejudice'?

Lambton is the village near Pemberley in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.

Elizabeth Bennet visits Lambton with her aunt and uncle, the Gardiners, during their tour of Derbyshire. Mrs. Gardiner had previously lived there and still knew people in the area, which gives the travelers a practical reason to stay. From Lambton, they learn that Pemberley lies only about five miles away.

The visit becomes the novel’s emotional turning point. Elizabeth encounters Darcy in a setting away from the social pressures of Hertfordshire and Rosings, sees the respect his household has for him, and meets his sister Georgiana. Darcy’s changed manners and generosity begin to overturn Elizabeth’s earlier prejudice.

Lambton is often confused with Meryton, the Hertfordshire town where the Bennets live, or Hunsford, the Kent village where Mr. Collins is rector. Brighton is associated with Lydia Bennet’s militia travels, not with Pemberley.