Welcome to Aldercar

Aldercar is a small village located in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, England. The village is situated on the eastern bank of the River Erewash and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was known as Alrecare. The village was once a thriving mining community, and evidence of this can still be seen in the form of the old mine buildings and the railway line that runs through the village.

Today, Aldercar is a peaceful and picturesque village that is home to around 2,000 people. The village has a range of amenities including a primary school, a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village is also well-connected to the surrounding areas, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities such as Nottingham and Derby. The village is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists, with many scenic routes to explore in the surrounding countryside.

One of the most notable landmarks in Aldercar is the St. John the Evangelist Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular venue for weddings and other events. Overall, Aldercar is a charming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life, with plenty of amenities and attractions to keep residents and visitors alike entertained.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11.1°C

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Local Schools

School Details
Aldercar High School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Clare Hatto
Daltons Close
Langley Mill
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG16 4HL
1773712477
School Website
Aldercar Infant School
Academy Converter
Ages:2-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Michelle Siddons
Godkin Drive
Langley Mill
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG16 4GL
1773713428
School Website
Langley Mill Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mr John Richardson
Bailey Brook Crescent
Langley Mill
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG16 4FZ
1773712694
School Website
Langley Mill C Of E Infant School And Nursery
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-7
Head Teacher
Miss Suzanne Gardner
Sedgwick Street
Langley Mill
Nottingham
Derbyshire
NG16 4DT
01773713429
School Website
Laceyfields Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:3-7
Head Teacher
Miss Shelley Rogers
Laceyfields Road
Langley
Heanor
Derbyshire
DE75 7HJ
1773712823
School Website
Marlpool Junior School
Community School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Louise Thorpe
Claramount Road
Heanor
Derbyshire
DE75 7HS
01773712505
Howitt Primary Community School
Academy Converter
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Lynn Pilling
Holmes Street
Heanor
Derbyshire
DE75 7FS
1773713217
School Website
Jasmine House School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Ali Mcgregor
Jasmine House School
34 Ilkeston Road
Heanor
Derbyshire
DE75 7DT
1773305029
School Website
Marlpool Infant School
Community School
Ages:5-7
Head Teacher
Mrs L Thorpe
Prospect Road
Marlpool
Heanor
Derbyshire
DE75 7NF
01773717647
School Website
Mundy C Of E Junior School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mr Dorothy Adair
Lockton Avenue
Heanor
Derbyshire
DE75 7EQ
01773713427
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Langley Mill
Station Road, Langley Mill, Derbyshire, NG16 4AT
0.84 Miles
Ilkeston
Station Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5TE
3.86 Miles
Alfreton
Mansfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JQ
5.20 Miles
Newstead
Station Road, Newstead, Nottinghamshire, NG15 0BF
5.73 Miles
Belper
Albert Street, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1DA
5.82 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Streetcars
01773 711200
122 Bailey Brook Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 4FU
0.36 Miles
Astra Taxis
01773 530450
Elnor Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 4AP
0.75 Miles
Paul's Taxis Ltd
01773 710053
25 Julie Av, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7HW
0.86 Miles
On Time Taxis
01773 713987
68 Lee La, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7HN
1.13 Miles
Star Taxis
01773 768089
3 Old Coppice Side, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7DH
1.58 Miles
Eastwood Cars
01773 770000
4 Brookhill Leys Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3HZ
1.72 Miles
Pinnacle Chauffeur Transport
0800 783 4107
81 Dovecote Rd, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3QL
2.24 Miles
Legend Nottingham Chauffeurs And Airport Transfers
07905 023897
26 Smalley Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5GE
2.46 Miles
Deans Taxis
07974 476653
17 Hopton Close, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3TQ
2.72 Miles
Baker Cars
01773 535905
3A Henshaw Place, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8RL
2.74 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Upper Dunstead Rd/George St
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Gregory Ave/ Horsley Cres
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Cromford Rd Aldercar
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North Street/Eberneezer Street
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Peel St/Station Rd Langley Mill
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Asda Langley Mill P O
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Milnhay Rd/Lime Ave
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Midland Road
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Woodlinkin Cromford Rd
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Holbrook Street
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Heanor Road
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Loggins Post Office
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Loscoe Road
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Heanor Main Post Office
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Heanor Main Post Office
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Brooklyn Medical Practice
01773 712552
Brooklyn Medical Practice
65 Mansfield Road
Heanor
Derbyshire
DE75 7AL
Kelvingrove Medical Centre
01773 713201
The Kelvingrove Med. Ctr.
28 Hands Road
Heanor
Derbyshire
DE75 7HA
Park Surgery
01773 531011
The Park Surgery
60 Ilkeston Road
Heanor
Derbyshire
DE75 7DX
Eastwood Primary Care Centre
01773 304700
Eastwood Primary Care Ctr
11B Church St, Eastwood
Nottingham
NG16 3BS
Church Walk Surgery
Church Walk
Eastwood
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG16 3BH
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Local Stores

Langley Mill New
23 Station Road
Langley Mill
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG16 4BG
01773 710630
Store Website
1.68 miles
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SPAR - Euro Garages - Adastra
Euro Garages
Chesterfield Road
Shirland
Alfreton
DE55 6AW
01773 689481
Store Website
6.2 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Scarsdale Veterinary Group
227 Station Road
Langley Mill
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG16 4AD
01773304914
post@scarsdalevets.com
Website
0.74 miles
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Heanor Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 1
19A Church Street
Heanor
Derbyshire
DE75 7AH
Heanor@vets4pets.com
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0.94 miles
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Ambivet Veterinary Group
24 Mundy Street
Heanor
Derbyshire
DE75 7EB
01773 717780
admin@ambivet.com
Website
1.08 miles
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Open at weekends

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When closed a veterinary team is always available on site
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When closed a veterinary team is always available on site
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When closed a veterinary team is always available on site
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When closed a veterinary team is always available on site
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When closed a veterinary team is always available on site
Lawrence Veterinary Centre
166 Nottingham Road
Eastwood
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG16 3GG
01773 769298
reception@lawrencevets.co.uk
Website
1.84 miles
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Open at weekends

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Eastwood Vets4pets Ltd
246 Nottingham Road
Eastwood
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG16 3GR
01773 533254
eastwood@vets4pets.com
Website
2.13 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

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Client car park

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Gem Equine Ltd
12 Coupe Street
Ripley
Derbyshire
DE5 3QD
07791806970
equinevet@live.co.uk
Website
2.37 miles
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Mobile services only

Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
Equines

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Local Dog Walks

Shipley Country Park
This Is One Of Our Favourite Walks. There Are Several Miles Of Relatively Flat Paths Where Your Dog Can Be Off Lead And A Lake If Your Furry Friend Wants A Dip. Be Careful Though As People Do Fish Here. There Is An All Terrain Wheelchair For Hire And A Fab Coffee Shop (Outside Seating Too If You Want To Take The Dog).
8 Slack Ln
Heanor
Lancashire
DE75 7GX
1.58 miles

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Portland Park Kirkby In Ashfield
Lovely Place, Walk Can Be As Long Or As Short As You Want To Make It. Large Free Car Park And Cafe To Enjoy Some Nice Tea And Cake, Lunch And You Can Even Enjoy A Beer Or Two. Walk Takes You Up Over A Working Train Track And Onto Some Large Open Fields, Plenty Of Room For The Furry Kids To Burn Off Some Energy, My Dog Enjoys Paddling In The Brook.
10 Keepers Ave
Kirkby In Ashfield
Nottingham
NG17 8RT
5.70 miles

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Dale Abbey Loop
A 4-Mile Hike Through Woodlands And Across Fields, Passing Several Historic Places Of Interest (Hermit's Wood, All Saints Church, And The Ruins Of Dale Abbey).
Potato Pit Ln
Lancashire
5.84 miles

There Is A Large Lay-By On Potato Pit Lane Directly Opposite The T-Junction With Dale Road.
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Linby Trail
Long Walk From Linby Towards Newstead Abbey. Ending In Annesley Nature Reserve, Plenty Of Woods And Conjoining Paths To Explore.
19 Hazel Way
Linby
Nottingham
NG15 8GS
6.00 miles

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Bramcote Park
Huge Park With Adjoining Woods Plenty Of Space To Walk And Let Your Dog Run Around
51 Ilkeston Rd
Bramcote
Nottingham
NG9 3JP
7.02 miles

Ilkeston Road , Nottingham
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Newstead Abbey
Ideal Day Out With Room For A Walk, With Views Of Lord Bryons Home And Picnic Space! Beautiful Surroundings With Landscaped Lawns, Streams, Japanese Garden And Pathes Explore. We Walked Around The Grounds But There Is Also A Large Lake And Surrounding Estate. Plenty Of Other Dogs To Play With.
Newstead Abbey
Lancashire
7.11 miles

Sign Posted And Easy To Find
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