Welcome to Apperknowle

Apperknowle is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, England. The village is situated on the eastern edge of the Peak District National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its peaceful and rural setting.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The name Apperknowle is believed to have originated from the Old English words "æppel" meaning apple and "cnoll" meaning hill, suggesting that the village was once known for its apple orchards. Today, the village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church and the 17th-century Apperknowle Hall.

Despite its small size, Apperknowle has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local amenities, including a primary school, a village hall, and a pub. The village is also well-connected, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities such as Sheffield and Chesterfield. Overall, Apperknowle is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Unstone St Marys Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Rachael Fowlds	Crow Lane Unstone Dronfield Derbyshire S18 4AL 01246412096 School Website
Unstone Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachael Fowlds	Main Road Unstone Dronfield Derbyshire S18 4AB 01246413109 School Website
Dronfield Stonelow Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Robinson	Stonelow Road Dronfield Derbyshire S18 2EP 01246414370 School Website
Northfield Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Rebecca Timperley	Falcon Road Dronfield Derbyshire S18 2ED 01246413134 School Website
Marsh Lane Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Fiona Marsh	School Road Marsh Lane Sheffield Derbyshire S21 5RS 01246432701 School Website
Holmesdale Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs S Lockwood	The Avenue Dronfield Derbyshire S18 2LR 01246413284 School Website
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Martyn Cooper	Green Lane Dronfield Derbyshire S18 2FZ 01246412372 School Website
Lenthall Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Ms Kerry Moody	Marsh Avenue Dronfield Derbyshire S18 2HB 01246414569 School Website
Dronfield Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Ms Rebecca King	School Lane Dronfield Derbyshire S18 1RY 01246412302 School Website
Dronfield Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Thomson	School Lane Dronfield Derbyshire S18 1RY 01246413145 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Dronfield Dronfield, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2WZ 1.72 Miles

Dore & Totley Abbeydale Road South, Dore, South Yorkshire, S17 3LB 4.16 Miles

Chesterfield Corporation Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7UB 4.32 Miles

Woodhouse Station Road, Woodhouse, South Yorkshire, S13 7RF 5.29 Miles

Sheffield Sheaf Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2BP 5.54 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Uk Cars Ltd 0800 389 5471 Silkstone House, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 3AS 1.37 Miles
U S Private Hire 01246 410300 14 Hardwick Cl, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2LU 1.49 Miles
Valley Airport Services 01246 291147 29 Palmer Cr, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 1XW 1.52 Miles
Dronfield Cars 01246 292323 36-38 Chesterfield Rd, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2XB 1.63 Miles
Network Taxis 01246 415161 34 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2XB 1.63 Miles
Dronfield Private Hire 01246 292999 31 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2XA 1.76 Miles
Executive Chauffeured Limousines 01246 451930 119 Church St North, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9QR 1.89 Miles
Kenlin Airport Travel 01246 450262 79 Wellington Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 2BQ 2.15 Miles
Ej Minibus And Taxi Hire 01246 435035 Reservoir Houses, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S21 4GR 2.32 Miles
Celia's Taxi 01246 456035 250 Prospect Rd, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9DE 2.32 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Apperknowle High St Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crow Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Miners Arms Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Unstone Post Office Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Main Road Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Dronfield Do Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Barnard Avenue Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
West Handley Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Oakhill Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
90 Cemetery Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holmesdale Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marsh Lane Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Middle Handley Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highgate Drive Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Oakhill Medical Practice 01246 296900	Oakhill Medical Practice Oakhill Road, Dronfield Sheffield S18 2EJ
Dronfield Medical Practice 01246 412242	Dronfield Medical Centre High Street Dronfield Derbyshire S18 1PY
Whittington Medical Centre	High Street Old Whittington Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 9JZ
Meadowgreen Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	1 Dyche Close Jordanthorpe Sheffield S8 8DJ
Meadowgreen Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	1 Dyche Close Jordanthorpe Sheffield S8 8DJ

Local Stores

Dronfield Hartington
Hartington Road
Dronfield
Derbyshire
S18 2LF
01246 412320
Store Website
1.72 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Coal Aston
Dyche Lane
Coal Aston
Sheffield
S18 3AA
0114 481 0993
Store Website
1.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ark Veterinary Surgery
1 Holborn Avenue Dronfield Derbyshire S18 2NA 01246 415270 info@arkvetsheffield.co.uk 1.76 miles
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Green Veterinary Practice
Lightwood Barn Lightwood Lane Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 8BG 01142 645454 office@greenvets.co.uk Website 2.27 miles

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Hunters Bar Veterinary Group - Dronfield
Unit Five 39 Pentland Road Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield Derbyshire S18 8ZQ 01246 410 810 huntersbar@cvsvets.co.uk Website 2.77 miles
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Springfield Veterinary Group
177 White Lane Gleadless Sheffield South Yorkshire S12 3GF 0114 264 6260 gleadless@springfieldvetgroup.co.uk Website 3.04 miles
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Spire Vets Ltd.
161-163 St. Johns Road Newbold Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 8PE 01246 455333 3.08 miles

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Chesterfield Vets4pets Ltd
Chesterfield Vets4pets Limited St Johns Road Littlemoor Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 8QN 01246 269666 chesterfield@vets4pets.com Website 3.10 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Graves Park
The Largest Park In Sheffield, Graves Park Is A Brilliant Mix Of Open Parkland, Natural And Semi-Natural Woodlands. This Is A Great Walk For All The Family, Taking In The Animal Farm, Lakes, Wooded Areas. Graves Park Also Includes A Lovely Café, The Rose Garden Café, Which Welcomes Dog Walkers And Families With Both Outdoor And Indoor Seating That’S Perfect For Having A Quick Stop Off At. S8 8QA 3.42 miles From Sheffield City Centre (And The North) Follow The A61 Towards Chesterfield. At The Traffic Lights Just After Homebase, Turn Left Onto Scarsdale Road. Follow Scarsdale Road Into Derbyshire Lane And Continue For About Three Quarters Of A Mile. The Park Will Now Be On Your Right. Continue Along Hemsworth Road Until You Reach Some Traffic Lights. The Entrance To The Park Is On The Right Just Before Bunting Nook.

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 4.47 miles

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Houndkirk Road
Huge Views Of Sheffield, Chesterfield And Beyond Houndkirk Rd Sheffield S11 7TU 6.56 miles

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Padley Gorge
This Is An Excellent Circular Walk Through The Ancient Woodland Of Padley Gorge Starting In The Longshaw Estate Before Crossing The B6521 To Follow Beside The Burbage Brook. The Walk Travels South On The Western Bank Of The River Before Crossing And Returning Along The Eastern Bank. The Thick Tree Canopy And Running Water Ensures That This Walk Remains Cool Throughout The Summer. Whilst The Moss Covered Boulders And Many Ferns Help To Make This Feel Like A Truely Magical Place. Dogs Must Be Kept On Their Lead Whilst Passing Through The Longshaw Estate. S11 7TY 7.30 miles From Hathersage Continue Towards Sheffield On The A6187. Turn Right Following Signs Of The National Trust Longshaw Estate, The Turn Right Following The Signs For The Car Park And Estate Visitor Centre.

Froggatt
This Is A Fantastic Albeit Challenging Walk Through Woodland And Narrow English Lanes, The Steep Ascent To Froggatt Edge Is Rewarded By Breath-Taking Views At The Top. S11 7TZ 7.40 miles Take The A6187 From Sheffield, Heading Towards Hathersage. Turn Left Onto The A625 Following Signs For Froggatt. Shortly After Passing The Grouse Inn On Your Right Hand Side, Turn Right And Follow The Brown National Trust Signs For Parking.

Rivelin Valley Nature Trail
The Rivelin Valley Nature Trail Is A Flat Route Which Includes Some Lovely Woodland And Rivers That Are Great For A Little Dog Paddle. Situated Between Sheffield And The Peak District There Are Plenty Of Places To Let Your Dog Roam Free And Enjoy The Countryside. S6 5QA 7.53 miles Car Park Entrance On The A6101 Rivelin Valley Road, The Car Park Is 500M From The End Of Rivelin Valley Road / 650M From The Malin Bridge Tram Stop.

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