Welcome to Ambaston

Ambaston is a small village located in the south of Derbyshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Derwent and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church and the 17th-century Ambaston Hall.

One of the main attractions of Ambaston is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it the perfect destination for walkers and hikers. The River Derwent also provides a great opportunity for fishing and boating. The village is also home to a number of wildlife species, including deer, foxes, and badgers.

Despite its small size, Ambaston has a strong community spirit. The village has a number of local events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. The village also has a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a post office, and a pub. Overall, Ambaston is a charming village with a rich history and beautiful countryside, making it a great destination for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 2.1°C

Feels Like: -1°C

Wind: 6.7 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Shardlow Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Kylie Magner	London Road Shardlow Derby Derbyshire DE72 2GR 01332792215 School Website
Draycott Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Claire Evans	Hopwell Road Draycott Derby Derbyshire DE72 3NH 01332872261 School Website
Ellern Mede Derby School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Adel Shirbini	96 Draycott Road Breaston Derby DE72 3DB 2089597774
Aston On Trent Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sam Moore	Long Croft Aston-On-Trent Derby Derbyshire DE72 2UH 01332799478 School Website
Spring Valley School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Matt Wilson	Spring Valley The Old Rectory Risley Lane Breaston DE72 3AU 7961022304 School Website
Firfield Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs James Yellop	Firfield Avenue Breaston Derby Derbyshire DE72 3EG 01332872216 School Website
Ashbrook Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Roebuck	Victoria Avenue Borrowash Derby Derbyshire DE72 3HF 01332662695 School Website
Ashbrook Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Ms Lindsay Clark	Victoria Avenue Borrowash Derby Derbyshire DE72 3HF 1332673785 School Website
Sawley Infant And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Marie Harral	Wilmot Street Sawley Long Eaton Nottingham Derbyshire NG10 3DQ 01159732652 School Website
Sawley Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Ms A Burton	Wilmot Street Sawley Long Eaton Nottingham Derbyshire NG10 3DQ 01159733626 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Long Eaton Tamworth Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 3GS 2.87 Miles

Spondon Station Road, Spondon, Derbyshire, DE21 7RX 3.07 Miles

East Midlands Parkway Station Approach Road, Off A453, Remembrance Way, Near Ratcliffe-On-Soar, Nottinghamshire, NG11 0EE 4.31 Miles

Peartree Osmaston Park Road, Peartree, Derbyshire, DE24 8DT 4.75 Miles

Derby Railway Terrace, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2RU 5.13 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Shardlow Cars 01332 793173 6 London Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 2GR 0.77 Miles
Limos For You 0800 005 1200 11 Old Cavindish Bridge, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 2HL 1.45 Miles
Short Term Contract Hire 01332 290173 12 Bramley Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 3SX 2.87 Miles
P-B Travel Derby 07708 525805 37 Moult Avenue, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 7FW 3.18 Miles
Connection Cabs Derby 01332 758954 2 Star Cottages, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0JH 3.19 Miles
Double Seven Taxis 0115 946 4677 12 Cornwallis Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 1DW 3.44 Miles
Posh Car Ltd 07930 340857 23 Queen Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 1BJ 3.58 Miles
L.E. Taxi's 0115 916 4444 43 Tamworth Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 1AX 3.60 Miles
Derby Chauffeurs 01332 706135 78 Chestnut Avenue, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 6RW 3.62 Miles
Market Taxis 0115 972 7700 28A Tamworth Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 1JJ 3.63 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ambaston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shardlow Village Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cowlinshaw Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cavendish Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Derby Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Draycott Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Warf Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Station Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cavendish Bridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elvaston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Draycott Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thulston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bradbury Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cole Lane Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Aston On Trent Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery ( Breaston) 01332 872271	1 Bridgefield Draycott Road Breaston Derby Derbyshire DE72 3DS
The Surgery ( Aston On Trent) 1332792888	8 Bell Avenue Aston On Trent Derby Derbyshire DE72 2BE
The Park Medical Practice ( B'wash) 01332 665511	46 Derby Road Borrowash Derby Derbyshire DE72 3HA
Overdale Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	207 Victoria Avenue Borrowash Derby DE72 3HG
Overdale Medical Practice 01332 280800	Overdale Medical Practice 207 Victoria Avenue Borrowash Derby DE72 3HG

Local Stores

Breaston
4 The Green
Breaston
Derby
Derbyshire
DE72 3DU
01332 872564
shop.4688@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.92 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Breaston
Wisthorpe Road
Breaston
DE72 3AF
01334 874422
Store Website
2.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dovecote Veterinary Hospital
5 Delven Lane Castle Donington Derby Derbyshire DE74 2LJ 01332 812500 info@dovecoteveterinaryhospital.co.uk Website 2.97 miles
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White Cross Vets Alvaston
1238 London Road Alvaston Derby Derbyshire DE24 8QP 01332 756060 alv@whitecrossvets.co.uk 3.25 miles
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Ashfield House Spondon Surgery
43 Moor Street Spondon Derby Derbyshire DE21 7EA 01332 666086 spondon@ashvet.co.uk Website 3.32 miles

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Ashfield House Veterinary Hospital Limited
142 Derby Road Long Eaton Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG10 4ER 0115 972 7050 info@ashvet.co.uk Website 3.34 miles
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Ark Veterinary Clinics
13 St. Johns Street Long Eaton Nottingham Derbyshire NG10 1BW 01159 723650 enquiries@arkvetclinics.co.uk Website 3.51 miles
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Abbeyserve Limited
248 Derby Road Chellaston Derbyshire DE73 6RU 01332 700256 admin@abbeyderby.co.uk Website 3.62 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 4.18 miles There Is A Large Lay-By On Potato Pit Lane Directly Opposite The T-Junction With Dale Road.

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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 5.86 miles Ilkeston Road , Nottingham

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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 6.87 miles

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Wollaton Hall
This Is A Beautiful Stately Home In The City Of Nottingham. There Is A Large Park, Some Areas Wooded And Large Open Grass Lawns. You Can Let Your Dogs Off The Lead Except In The Fenced Areas Where The Park's Deer Herd Is Grazed - This Will Be Clearly Marked. There Is A Lake To Walk Around And The Dogs Can Swim, Just Avoid Areas With Water Fowl. A Kids Play Area, Cafe And Shop Top This Off. With No Entrance Fee And Cheap Parking, It's Great For A Day Out With A Picnic Or An Hour Or Too. 2 Wollaton Hall Nottingham Lancashire NG8 2AE 7.56 miles

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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 7.61 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 7.88 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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Weather Forecast

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Temp	4.8°C	4.3°C	3.1°C	2.2°C	1.6°C	6.3°C	12.9°C	17.2°C	18.1°C	14.7°C	12.2°C	9.1°C
Feels Like	2.4°C	1.8°C	0.4°C	-0.7°C	-1.3°C	4.2°C	12.1°C	17°C	18°C	13.9°C	9°C	6.7°C

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Feels Like	5.6°C	5.6°C	6°C	6.4°C	6°C	6.9°C	9.8°C	10.8°C	12.3°C	14.5°C	15.2°C	15.6°C

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Temp	14.7°C	10.8°C	7.6°C	6.3°C	5.7°C	5.8°C	6.5°C	7°C	6.9°C	6.3°C	5.4°C	10°C
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