Welcome to Alfreton

Alfreton is a small town located in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, England. The town has a rich history dating back to the 18th century when it was a major centre for coal mining. Today, Alfreton is a bustling town with a population of over 22,000 people. The town is well connected to other parts of the country with excellent transport links, including the M1 motorway and a railway station.

One of the main attractions in Alfreton is the Alfreton Hall, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 18th century. The hall was once the home of the Palmer-Morewood family, who were prominent landowners in the area. Today, the hall is used as a venue for weddings, conferences, and other events. The town also has a number of parks and green spaces, including the Alfreton Park and the Swanwick Nature Reserve, which are popular with locals and visitors alike.

Alfreton is also home to a number of shops, restaurants, and pubs, making it a great place to visit for a day out or a weekend break. The town has a vibrant community spirit, with a range of events and activities taking place throughout the year, including the Alfreton Party in the Park and the Alfreton Christmas Lights Switch-On. Overall, Alfreton is a charming town with a rich history and plenty to offer visitors.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 12.1°C

Feels Like: 10.4°C

Wind: 10.1 MPH

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Local Schools

School Details
Copthorne Community Infant School
Community School
Ages:5-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Liane Allen
Rodgers Lane
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 7FF
01773832362
School Website
Croft Infant School
Community School
Ages:5-7
Head Teacher
Ms Sally Swain
Marshall Street
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 7BW
01773832307
School Website
Alfreton Nursery School
La Nursery School
Ages:3-5
Head Teacher
Mrs Emma Haywood
Grange Street
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 7JA
01773520031
School Website
Woodbridge Junior School
Community School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Emma Hanson
Grange Street
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 7JA
01773833138
School Website
David Nieper Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Dr Kathryn Hobbs
Grange Street
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 7JA
1773832331
School Website
Christ The King Catholic Voluntary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Headteacher Megan Watts
Firs Avenue
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 7EN
1773832919
School Website
Leys Junior School
Community School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Nichola Way
Flowery Leys Lane
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 7HA
01773832895
School Website
Watchorn Christian School
Other Independent School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Shani Mark Ozenbrook
2,Derby Road
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 7AQ
1773831352
School Website
Alfreton Park Community Special School
Community Special School
Ages:2-19
Head Teacher
Mrs Josie O' Donnell
Alfreton Park
Wingfield Road
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 7AL
01773483330
Somercotes Infant And Nursery School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Gray
Nottingham Road
Somercotes
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 4LY
1773608678
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Alfreton
Mansfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JQ
0.52 Miles
Ambergate
Midland Terrace, Ambergate, Derbyshire, DE56 2EN
4.73 Miles
Whatstandwell
Cromford Road, Whatstandwell, Derbyshire, DE4 5HE
5.00 Miles
Kirkby-In-Ashfield
Victoria Road, Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8EJ
5.40 Miles
Sutton Parkway
Low Moor Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5LG
5.80 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Dons Taxis
01773 833665
27 Bishop St, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7EF
0.30 Miles
Aj's Private Hire
07813 785909
47 Abbott Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7HD
0.50 Miles
Celebration Limos
07739 630637
Wood Street North, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JR
0.52 Miles
Amber Taxis
01773 836100
Unit 7/8 Salcombe Rd, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7RG
0.55 Miles
Watchorn Taxis
01773 830888
6 Watchorn Cottages, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7AX
0.57 Miles
L And B Cars
01773 832591
28 Birchwood Rd, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7QB
0.63 Miles
Michelles Taxis
01773 570000
3 Peacock Way, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1EQ
1.23 Miles
Yorky's Private Hire
01773 608623
2 Wheatley Avenue, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4LU
1.29 Miles
High Street Taxis
01773 603600
169-171 Nottingham Rd, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4JG
1.31 Miles
A A A Cars
07816 142507
7 Charles Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1LZ
1.69 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Alfreton Po Indoor Box
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Special Mailbox:
Ellesmere Avenue D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alfreton Main Post Office
Collection Today available until:15:00
Weekday Last Collection:18:00
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Sunday Last Collection:15:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Alfreton Po 2
Collection Today available until:15:00
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Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Sunday Last Collection:15:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Arthur Street D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco's Store
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Mansfield Road/Prospect Street
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brook Avenue D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Flowery Lees Lane (B) D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Meadow Lane Industrial Estate
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
King Street
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Flowery Lees Lane (A)
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cotes Park Business Box
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Alfreton Delivery Office Box
Collection Today available until:16:00
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Sunday Last Collection:16:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Radford Hill
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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    Local GP Practices

    GP Practice Details
    Limes Medical Centre
    01773 833133
    Limes Medical Centre
    Limes Avenue
    Alfreton
    Derbyshire
    DE55 7DW
    Parkside Surgery
    01773 546900
    Parkside Surgery
    Alfreton Primary Care Ctr
    Church Street, Alfreton
    Derbyshire
    DE55 7AH
    Somercotes Medical Centre
    01773 602141
    Somercotes Medical Centre
    22 Nottingham Road
    Somercotes
    Derbyshire
    DE55 4JJ
    Amber Valley Health
    07769 921270
    Somercotes Medical Centre
    22 Nottingham Road
    Alfreton
    DE55 4JJ
    Jessop Medical Practice
    01773 602707
    Greenhill Prim Care Ctr
    Greenhill Lane, Leabrooks
    Alfreton
    Derbyshire
    DE55 1LU
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    Local Stores

    Petrol Alfreton
    Nottingham Road
    Alfreton
    Derbyshire
    DE55 7GR
    01773 521723
    Store Website
    0.23 miles
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    SPAR - Euro Garages - Adastra
    Euro Garages
    Chesterfield Road
    Shirland
    Alfreton
    DE55 6AW
    01773 689481
    Store Website
    1.0 miles
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    Local Vetinary Surgeries

    Scarsdale Veterinary Group
    Scarsdale Veterinary Group
    Unit 2 Nottingham Road
    Alfreton
    Derbyshire
    DE55 7GR
    01773 304900
    post@scarsdalevets.com
    0.25 miles
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    Somercotes Vets4pets Ltd
    159 Nottingham Road
    Somercotes
    Derby
    Derbyshire
    DE55 4JH
    01773 529280
    somercotes@vets4pets.com
    Website
    1.18 miles
    Amenities
    Open at weekends

    Disabled public access

    Client car park

    Animals Treated
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    The Charlesworth Veterinary Surgery
    11 Market Place
    South Normanton
    Alfreton
    Derbyshire
    DE55 2BN
    reception@charlesworthvets.com
    Website
    1.84 miles
    Amenities
    Open at weekends

    Disabled public access

    Client car park

    Animals Treated
    Birds

    Cats

    Dogs

    Poultry

    Small Mammals

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    Quietus Vet - Caring Pet Euthanasia
    3 Ogston
    Higham
    Alfreton
    Derbyshire
    DE55 6EL
    01773 404 063
    help@quietusvet.co.uk
    Website
    3.34 miles
    Amenities
    Mobile services only

    Animals Treated
    Cats

    Dogs

    Exotic/Wild

    Small Mammals

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    Ambivet Veterinary Group
    14A Derby Road
    Ripley
    Derbyshire
    DE5 3HQ
    01773 747801
    ripley@ambivet.com
    Website
    3.55 miles
    Amenities
    Open at weekends

    Disabled public access

    Client car park

    Animals Treated
    Birds

    Cats

    Dogs

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

    Out-of-hours service only
    Animals Treated
    Equines

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    Local Dog Walks

    Crich Tramway Village
    Tramway Museum Which Is Fascinating In Itself. Dogs Are Made Most Welcome Even For Rides In The Trams, But There Is Also Walks Along The Tramway. A Kids Play Area As Well As Picnic Areas.
    Plaistow Green Rd
    Lancashire
    4.25 miles

    Matlock
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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
    5.35 miles

    Location
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    Shining Cliff Woods
    A Nice Quiet Woods To Walk The Dog. I’Ve Never Met Them But There Are Bikes That Ride Past So Be Careful. It Is Hilly And Uneven So Unsuitable For Some. Multiple Places To Park For Free Off-Road But Sometimes Can Be Busy. More Walks In The Winter When The Ferns Haven’T Grown Up And Blocked The Paths
    Alderwasley
    Belper
    DE56 2RE
    5.65 miles

    Places To Park On Jackass Lane And Higg Lane
    Location
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    Hardwick Hall
    Hardwick Hall Is A National Trust Property So Parking And Is Free For Nt Members. There Are Various Walks Around The Hall. Some Link To The Teversal Trial Where Others Are A 45Min - 1 Hr Walk Around The Park Area. Small Wooden Area And Then Pathways Around The Hall And Parkland. We Go Most Weekends (As Its Local). Lovely Newly Renovated Cafe/Restaurant For Coffee, Breakfast Or Lunch. Great Play Area And Picnic Area For Kids. Woodland Trial With Climbing Log, Swings Etc.
    Hardwick Old Hall
    Doe Lea
    Chesterfield
    S44 5QJ
    5.84 miles

    Hardwick Hall M1 Junction 29
    Location
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    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
    6.42 miles

    Location
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    Hardwick Hall
    With 2,500 Acres Of Parkland To Explore, This Walk Leads You On A Three-Mile Loop, With Views Of Hardwick Hall From The Far Side Of The Valley.
    S44 5RW
    6.51 miles

    8 Miles South-East Of Chesterfield, Via A6175. Leave M1 Exit 29, Follow Brown Signs.
    Location
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