Welcome to Alton

Alton is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, England. It is situated on the eastern edge of the Peak District National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. Alton is known for its stunning scenery, charming architecture, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Alton is the Alton Towers theme park. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the UK and attracts millions of visitors every year. The park features a variety of thrilling rides, including roller coasters, water rides, and family-friendly attractions. In addition to the theme park, Alton also has a number of other attractions, including the historic Alton Castle, the beautiful Alton Towers Gardens, and the picturesque Churnet Valley Railway.

Alton is also home to a number of local businesses, including shops, restaurants, and pubs. The village has a strong sense of community, and residents take pride in supporting local businesses. Alton is a great place to live or visit, with its stunning scenery, rich history, and friendly community. Whether you're looking for a day out with the family or a peaceful retreat in the countryside, Alton has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 4.2°C

Feels Like: 0.9°C

Wind: 8.9 MPH

Wind Dir: NNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Eastwood Grange School Other Independent Special School Ages:9-18 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Lees	Eastwood Grange Milken Lane Ashover Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 0BA 01246590255 School Website
Ashover Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Sue Myhill	Narrowleys Lane Ashover Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 0AU 01246590207 School Website
Holmgate Primary School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Tim Priestley	Holmgate Road Clay Cross Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 9QD 01246862270 School Website
Stretton Handley Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Nicholson	Beresford Lane Woolley Moor Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 6FH 01246590418 School Website
Deer Park Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Annette Lupton	New Road Wingerworth Chesterfield Derbyshire S42 6TD 01246232696 School Website
Tupton Hall School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Knowles	Station New Road Old Tupton Chesterfield S42 6LG 1246863127 School Website
Tupton Primary And Nursery Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Katherine Richards	Queen Victoria Road New Tupton Chesterfield Derbyshire S42 6DY 1246862191 School Website
Hunloke Park Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Murphy	Lodge Drive Wingerworth Chesterfield Derbyshire S42 6PT 01246276831 School Website
Sharley Park Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Nicola Stevenson	Pilsley Road Danesmoor Clay Cross Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 9BN 01246864833 School Website
North Wingfield Primary And Nursery Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachael Peacock	80 Chesterfield Road North Wingfield Derbyshire S42 5LE 1246851176 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chesterfield Corporation Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7UB 4.71 Miles

Matlock Station Yard, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NA 4.79 Miles

Matlock Bath Dale Road, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 5JA 5.12 Miles

Cromford Lea Road, Cromford, Derbyshire, DE4 5JJ 5.64 Miles

Alfreton Mansfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JQ 6.37 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Way 2 Travel 01246 864557 160 North Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 9PT 1.36 Miles
Lakeside Chauffeurs 01246 271978 79 New Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 6UJ 1.78 Miles
A2b Cars 01246 863800 Market Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 9JE 1.94 Miles
Cross County Cars 01246 862800 20-22 Thanet Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 9JR 2.05 Miles
Shaws Taxis Ltd 01246 863840 20-22 Thanet Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 9JR 2.05 Miles
Mick's Minibus Hire 01246 864873 20-22 Thanet Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 9JR 2.05 Miles
Marks Taxis 01246 239106 16 Lydgate Drive, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 6TF 2.07 Miles
Lincoln Chauffeur Executive Services 01522 723591 10 Birkin Avenue, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 6DT 2.09 Miles
Prestige Cars 01246 864743 9 Ford St, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 6YN 2.18 Miles
Bob Parry Airport Transfers And Taxi Services 01246 850272 Carendon, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 5LD 3.06 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Quarry Lane Farm No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Press Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Far Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Littlemoor No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Millfield Park No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashover Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Marsh Green Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rock Crescent No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hockley Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holmgate Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Holmgate Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kelstedge Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodland Grove No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pearce Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Ashover Medical Centre 01246 590711	Ashover Medical Centre Milken Lane Ashover Chesterfield S45 0BA
New Road Surgery	New Road Wingerworth Chesterfield Derbyshire S42 6TD
Royal Primary Care Clay Cross 01246 866771	Blue Dykes Surgery Eldon St, Clay Cross Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 9NR
Clay Cross Medical Centre 01246 862237	Bridge Street Clay Cross Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 9NG
Wingerworth Medical Centre 01246 276590	Wingerworth Medical Ctr Allendale Rd,Wingerworth Chesterfield Derbyshire S42 6PX

Local Stores

North Wingfield
21 Williamthorpe Road
North Wingfield
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S42 5PD
01246 853755
Store Website
3.18 miles

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SPAR Wingerworth
SPAR
Unit 3 Allendale Road
48 Castle Street
Chesterfield
S42 6PX
01246 555405
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Charlesworth Veterinary Surgery
57-59 Broadleys Clay Cross Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 9JN 01246 862266 reception@charlesworthvets.com Website 2.04 miles
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Vets Now Chesterfield
C/O The Charlesworth Veterinary Centre 55 - 59 Broadleys Clay Cross Derbyshire S45 9JN 01246 930560 chesterfieldclinic@vets-now.com Website 2.04 miles

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Matt Smith Vets
6 Florence Road Clay Cross Derbyshire S45 9ND 01246 587001 hello@mattsmithvets.com Website 2.39 miles
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Quietus Vet - Caring Pet Euthanasia
3 Ogston Higham Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 6EL 01773 404 063 help@quietusvet.co.uk Website 2.87 miles
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Vets4pets Chesterfield Ravenside
Inside Pets At Home Ravenside Retail Park Markham Road Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 1TA 01246 557 555 chesterfield@companioncare.co.uk Website 4.28 miles
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Vetcare @ Home Peak Pharmacy
Ashgate Manor Ashgate Road Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 4AA Chesterfield@vetcarehome.co.uk 4.51 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Linacre Reservoirs
Severn Trent Managed Site (Old Fresh Water Reserve For Chesterfield). Parking Is Pay And Display Or There Is An Annual Permit You Can Get From Severn Trent. You Can Walk Your Dog Off Lead Around Two Of The Three Reservoirs. The Top Reservoir Is A Nature Reserve And Dogs Must Be On Lead. Linacre Reservoirs Woodnook Lane Cutthorpe 5.37 miles

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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 5.79 miles Matlock

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

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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 6.28 miles Hardwick Hall M1 Junction 29

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Chatsworth Park
A Circular Walk Through Chatsworth Park, Passing By Chatsworth House And Through The Village Of Edensor, Then Along The Bank Of The River Derwent. DE4 2NX 6.97 miles From The M6: Take J29 Chesterfield And Follow The Brown Signs. From Matlock: Take The A6, Then The B6012.

Stanton Stroll
Reading Room Cottage Park Ln Stanton In Peak Matlock DE4 2LU 7.54 miles Head Up The Hill From The Pub

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-1.2°C	-2°C	-2.8°C	-2.9°C	-2.5°C	2.6°C	8.3°C	12.3°C	15.1°C	5.5°C	3.5°C	5.3°C

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Feels Like	5.3°C	5.6°C	4.9°C	3.4°C	3°C	2.8°C	2.5°C	2°C	1.2°C	0.3°C	-0.4°C	1.8°C

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