Welcome to Borrowash

Borrowash is a small village located in the south of Derbyshire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Derwent 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. Over the years, Borrowash has grown and developed, but it has managed to maintain its charm and character.

One of the most notable features of Borrowash is its stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque woodlands. The River Derwent runs through the heart of the village, providing a tranquil and peaceful setting for residents and visitors alike. There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and fishing, making Borrowash a popular destination for nature lovers.

Despite its small size, Borrowash has a strong sense of community. The village has a range of amenities, including a primary school, a post office, a library, and several shops and pubs. There are also several community groups and events, such as the Borrowash Farmers' Market and the Borrowash Community Festival, which bring residents together and help to foster a sense of belonging. Overall, Borrowash is a charming and welcoming village that offers a high quality of life for its residents.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11.2°C

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Wind: 16.3 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School Details
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
Asterdale Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr David Evans
Borrowash Road
Spondon
Derby
Derbyshire
DE21 7PH
1332662323
School Website
Redhill Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Miss Nicola Millar
The Ridings
Ockbrook
Derby
Derbyshire
DE72 3SF
01332673537
School Website
Borrow Wood Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Miss Zoe Fletcher
Arundel Drive
Spondon
Derby
Derbyshire
DE21 7QW
1332662826
School Website
St Werburgh's Cofe Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Rachael Dean
Church Street
Spondon
Derby
Derbyshire
DE21 7LL
1332673827
School Website
Springfield Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr David Blackwell
Springfield Primary School
West Road
Spondon
Derby
Derbyshire
DE21 7AB
1332673846
School Website
West Park School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Scott Mcgregor
West Road
Spondon
Derby
Derbyshire
DE21 7BT
01332662337
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
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
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Spondon
Station Road, Spondon, Derbyshire, DE21 7RX
1.24 Miles
Derby
Railway Terrace, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2RU
3.54 Miles
Peartree
Osmaston Park Road, Peartree, Derbyshire, DE24 8DT
3.66 Miles
Long Eaton
Tamworth Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 3GS
4.21 Miles
East Midlands Parkway
Station Approach Road, Off A453, Remembrance Way, Near Ratcliffe-On-Soar, Nottinghamshire, NG11 0EE
5.98 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
P-B Travel Derby
07708 525805
37 Moult Avenue, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 7FW
1.23 Miles
Connection Cabs Derby
01332 758954
2 Star Cottages, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0JH
2.13 Miles
Shardlow Cars
01332 793173
6 London Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 2GR
2.59 Miles
Crystal Cars
01332 679733
167 Chaddesden Park Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 6HP
3.06 Miles
Oakwood Private Hire
01332 679888
1 Dukeries Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 2HA
3.11 Miles
Roe Farm Cars
01332 452452
86 Wiltshire Rd, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 6EX
3.16 Miles
Derby Chauffeurs
01332 706135
78 Chestnut Avenue, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 6RW
3.25 Miles
Cars On Demand
01332 988278
555 Osmaston Rd, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8NE
3.25 Miles
Chads Cars
01332 666222
92 Wiltshire Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 6EZ
3.36 Miles
S And T Minibus Service
0870 428 4942
Unit 3 Old Bernard Yard 24 Litchurch Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8AA
3.42 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Borrowash Post Office
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Ockbrook Lane
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Princess Drive
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Victoria Avenue
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Bradbury Close
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Priorway
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Cole Lane
Collection Today available until:16:00
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Craddock Avenue
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ockbrook Post Office
Collection Today available until:17:00
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Sunday Last Collection:16:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Silverhill Road
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Ladybower Road
Collection Today available until:09:00
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The Settlement
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Old Nottingham Road Post Office
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Stoney Lane
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Huntley Avenue
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
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
Derwent Valley Medical Practice
01332 673905
81 Sitwell Street
Spondon
Derby
Derbyshire
DE21 7FH
Chapel Street Medical Centre
01332 680520
Chapel Street Medical Ctr
10 Chapel Street
Spondon
Derby
DE21 7RJ
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Local Stores

Borrowash
Victoria Avenue
Borrowash
Derby
Derbyshire
DE72 3HE
01332 665332
shop.9329@coop.co.uk
Store Website
0.04 miles
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SPAR - Harvest - Breaston
Wisthorpe Road
Breaston
DE72 3AF
01334 874422
Store Website
3.3 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ashfield House Spondon Surgery
43 Moor Street
Spondon
Derby
Derbyshire
DE21 7EA
01332 666086
spondon@ashvet.co.uk
Website
1.33 miles
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White Cross Vets Alvaston
1238 London Road
Alvaston
Derby
Derbyshire
DE24 8QP
01332 756060
alv@whitecrossvets.co.uk
2.13 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

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Abbeyserve Limited
465/467 Nottingham Road
Chaddesden
Derby
Derbyshire
DE21 6NA
01332 661554
admin@abbeyderby.co.uk
Website
2.75 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

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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
3.12 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Derby Pdsa Pet Hospital
200 City Gate
London Road
Derby
Derbyshire
DE24 8WY
01332 345771
Website
3.12 miles
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Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Vets Now (Derby)
200 City Gate
London Road
Derby
Derbyshire
DE24 8WY
01332 362400
derbyclinic@vets-now.com
Website
3.12 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Out-of-hours service only
Client car park

Animals Treated
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Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

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Small Mammals

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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
2.95 miles

There Is A Large Lay-By On Potato Pit Lane Directly Opposite The T-Junction With Dale Road.
Location
what3words
airliners.polo.kitchens
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
5.66 miles

Location
what3words
priced.idea.envy
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
5.80 miles

Ilkeston Road , Nottingham
Location
what3words
pens.deeper.luxury
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
6.93 miles

Location
what3words
splash.nooks.passions
Kedleston Hall And Estate
Unnamed Road
Derby
DE22 5JH
7.45 miles

Location
what3words
theme.buck.words
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
7.57 miles

Location
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