Allenton is a small suburb of Derby, about three miles south of the city centre, situated between Osmaston. It has a local landmark, the Allenton Hippo skeleton, which is displayed in Derby Museum and Art Gallery and commemorated by a nearby sculpture.
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Allenton, Derby is a small suburb located about three miles south of the city centre, nestled between the suburbs of Osmaston. The area is known for the Allenton Hippo, a 3‑metre hippopotamus skeleton discovered in 1895 and now exhibited in Derby Museum and Art Gallery. A sculpture commemorating the skeleton stands near the discovery site, making the locality a point of local historical interest. The suburb’s proximity to Derby city centre provides access to urban amenities while maintaining a quieter residential setting.