Welcome to Alvaston

Alvaston is a suburb located in the southern part of Derbyshire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Derwent and is known for its beautiful parks and green spaces. The suburb is home to several historic buildings, including the Alvaston Hall and the Alvaston Castle. The area is also known for its excellent transport links, with easy access to the M1 motorway and the A50.

One of the most popular attractions in Alvaston is the Alvaston Park. The park is a beautiful green space that offers a range of activities for visitors of all ages. It features a large lake, a children's play area, and several sports facilities, including a football pitch and a cricket ground. The park is also home to several walking and cycling trails, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Alvaston is a vibrant and diverse community that offers something for everyone. The suburb is home to several schools, including the Alvaston Infant and Nursery School and the Alvaston Junior School. It also has a range of shops, restaurants, and cafes, making it a popular destination for shopping and dining. With its beautiful parks, historic buildings, and excellent transport links, Alvaston is a great place to live, work, and visit.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11.1°C

Feels Like: 8.3°C

Wind: 16.3 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
St John Fisher A Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Dr Saul Ratcliffe	Alvaston Street Alvaston Derby Derbyshire DE24 0PA 01332572154 School Website
Alvaston Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Molly Allen	Elvaston Lane Alvaston Derby Derbyshire DE24 0PU 01332571704 School Website
Alvaston Junior Academy Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Andy Dunn	Elvaston Lane Alvaston Derby Derbyshire DE24 0PU 1332571321 School Website
Wyndham Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kirsty Ryan	Wyndham Street Alvaston Derby Derbyshire DE24 0EP 01332571153 School Website
Oakwood Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Debra Ward	Waldene Drive Alvaston Derby Derbyshire DE24 0GZ 01332574192 School Website
Oakwood Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ct Atwal	Holbrook Road Alvaston Derby Derbyshire DE24 0DD 1332571231 School Website
Alvaston Moor Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Strong	Brackens Lane Derby Derbyshire DE24 0AN 1332576777 School Website
Landau Forte Academy Moorhead Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth Mcneil	Brackens Lane Alvaston Derby Derbyshire DE24 0AN 01332571162 School Website
Lakeside Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynn Thorne	877 London Road Alvaston Derby DE24 8UY 1332571485 School Website
St Martins School Academy Special Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Sabrina Hobbs	The Derwent Campus Bracknell Drive Alvaston Derby Derbyshire DE24 0BT 1332571151 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Spondon Station Road, Spondon, Derbyshire, DE21 7RX 1.23 Miles

Peartree Osmaston Park Road, Peartree, Derbyshire, DE24 8DT 1.75 Miles

Derby Railway Terrace, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2RU 2.09 Miles

Long Eaton Tamworth Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 3GS 5.84 Miles

Willington The Green, Willington, Derbyshire, DE65 6BN 6.36 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Connection Cabs Derby 01332 758954 2 Star Cottages, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0JH 0.20 Miles
Cars On Demand 01332 988278 555 Osmaston Rd, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8NE 1.33 Miles
Derby Chauffeurs 01332 706135 78 Chestnut Avenue, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 6RW 1.56 Miles
P-B Travel Derby 07708 525805 37 Moult Avenue, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 7FW 1.59 Miles
S And T Minibus Service 0870 428 4942 Unit 3 Old Bernard Yard 24 Litchurch Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8AA 1.73 Miles
Swift Cabs 01332 363333 Unit 6, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8XA 1.76 Miles
A1 Taxis 01332 366266 Unit 6B, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8XA 1.76 Miles
A1 Taxis 01332 363333 Unit 6/Litchurch Mews/Sir Francis Ley Ind Pk, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8XA 1.76 Miles
Derby Minibus 01332 291663 Colombo St, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8LW 1.84 Miles
Anyday Car And Van Hire 01332 363071 27 Shaftesbury Street South, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8YH 1.84 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Alvaston Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Alvaston Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boulton Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shardlow Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lindon Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brighton Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gilbert Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holbrook Road Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
London Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Keldholme Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Crewton Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harvey Road Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Brackens Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Field Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bembridge Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Parkfields Surgery 01332 784684	1217 London Road Alvaston Derby Derbyshire DE24 8QJ
Alvaston Medical Centre 01332 755990	Alvaston Medical Centre 14 Boulton Lane, Alvaston Derby Derbyshire DE24 0GE
Haven Medical Centre 01332 571677	Haven Medical Centre Keldholme Lane Alvaston, Derby DE24 0RY
Lister House Chellaston	Coleman Street Derby Derbyshire DE24 8NH
Lister House Chellaston 01332 700455	Fellow Lands Way Chellaston Derby Derbyshire DE73 6SW

Local Stores

Alvaston
1270 London Road
Alvaston
Derby
Derbyshire
DE24 8QP
01332 571136
Store Website
0.16 miles

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SPAR - Harvest Energy Littleover
475 BURTON ROAD
LITTLEOVER
DE23 6FQ
01162 489 600
Store Website
3.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

White Cross Vets Alvaston
1238 London Road Alvaston Derby Derbyshire DE24 8QP 01332 756060 alv@whitecrossvets.co.uk 0.18 miles
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Vets Now (Derby)
200 City Gate London Road Derby Derbyshire DE24 8WY 01332 362400 derbyclinic@vets-now.com Website 1.42 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Derby Pdsa Pet Hospital
200 City Gate London Road Derby Derbyshire DE24 8WY 01332 345771 Website 1.42 miles

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Easipetcare Ltd
Dovedale House R T C Business Park London Road Derby Derbyshire DE24 8UP 01332 611896 derby@easipetcare.com Website 1.48 miles
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Abbeyserve Limited
248 Derby Road Chellaston Derbyshire DE73 6RU 01332 700256 admin@abbeyderby.co.uk Website 1.56 miles

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Scarsdale Veterinary Group
247 Chellaston Road Shelton Lock Derby Derbyshire DE24 9EG 1.58 miles


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Local Dog Walks

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 4.65 miles There Is A Large Lay-By On Potato Pit Lane Directly Opposite The T-Junction With Dale Road.

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Allestree Park
Allestree Park Is A Large Park With Woodland Paths, Paved Paths And A Lake To Walk Round. You Could Avoid The Hills By Walking Along The Top Of The Golf Course But Is Set On A Big Hill. Toilets Available At One End Of The Park. Several Different Entrances And At Least 2 Car Parks. Allestree Park Duffield Road 5.04 miles

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Milton To Foremark Loop
A Hilly, Well-Marked 7 Mile Walk That Encompasses Open Fields, Woodland, And Beaches. Main Street Milton Derby DE65 6EF 6.21 miles There Is Free Parking At The Swan And Along Milton Main Street - This Is Where The Loop Is Marked As Starting On The All Trails Map. Alternatively, You Can Start The Loop At Foremark Reservoir (£3 All Day Parking) Or In The Layby At Robin'S Cross (Free, Postcode De65 6Fb - At The Junction Between Robin'S Cross Lane And Red Lane).

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Ticknall Limeyards And Calke Abbey Loop
A Five Mile Loop From Ticknall Through The Grounds Of Calke Abbey And Out Via The Ticknall Lime Quarry, Limeyards, And Lime Kilns. Main Street Ticknall 6.24 miles

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Kedleston Hall And Estate
Unnamed Road Derby DE22 5JH 6.30 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 7.74 miles Ilkeston Road , Nottingham

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	5.2°C	4.2°C	4.7°C	4.9°C	5°C	5.6°C	7.1°C	9.5°C	11.2°C	9.2°C	8.4°C	8.3°C
Feels Like	1.4°C	0.5°C	2.8°C	3.3°C	3.7°C	4.1°C	5.2°C	7.6°C	9.8°C	7.2°C	5.6°C	5.2°C

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	Overcast	Overcast	Fog	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	9.2°C	9.9°C	10.2°C	10.2°C	9.3°C	10°C	9.9°C	11°C	10.6°C	8.3°C	5.8°C	5°C
Feels Like	6.6°C	7.8°C	8.4°C	8.2°C	6.8°C	7.3°C	6.9°C	8.4°C	8.1°C	5.9°C	2.8°C	2°C

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Temp	2.5°C	1.4°C	0.9°C	0.9°C	2.2°C	5°C	9°C	9.8°C	9.2°C	8.3°C	7.9°C	5.2°C
Feels Like	-0.7°C	-1.7°C	-1.8°C	-1.3°C	0.8°C	3.7°C	7.2°C	7.6°C	6.6°C	5.2°C	4.9°C	2°C

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