Welcome to Common Side

Common Side is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of the Peak District National Park, which makes it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and rock climbing. Common Side is a peaceful and quiet village, with a population of just over 200 people. The village has a strong sense of community, and residents often come together to organize events and activities.

One of the main attractions in Common Side is the beautiful countryside that surrounds the village. The Peak District National Park is just a short distance away, and there are many walking and cycling routes that take you through some of the most stunning scenery in the UK. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church, which is a popular destination for visitors.

Common Side is a great place to live if you are looking for a peaceful and quiet lifestyle. The village has a range of amenities, including a local shop, post office, and pub. There are also several schools in the area, making it an ideal location for families. The village is well-connected to the rest of Derbyshire, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities. Overall, Common Side is a charming and picturesque village that offers a high quality of life for its residents.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Barlow C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Ms Penny Watkin
Millcross Lane
Barlow
Dronfield
Derbyshire
S18 7TA
01142890413
School Website
Cutthorpe Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Ms James Dowse
School Hill
Cutthorpe
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S42 7AS
01246234585
School Website
Penny Acres Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Ms David Ratcliffe(Executive)
The Common
Holmesfield
Dronfield
Derbyshire
S18 7WP
01142890330
School Website
St Andrews C Of E Methodist Aided Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr John Clapham
Pentland Road
Dronfield Woodhouse
Dronfield
Derbyshire
S18 8ZQ
01246417243
School Website
Gorseybrigg Primary School And Nursery
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Corinne Thornton
Balmoral Crescent
Dronfield Woodhouse
Dronfield
Derbyshire
S18 8ZY
01246418508
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
William Levick Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Benjamin Curtis
Smithy Croft
Dronfield Woodhouse
Dronfield
Derbyshire
S18 8YB
01142890670
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
St Marys Catholic High School A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Maria Dengate
Newbold Road
Upper Newbold
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 8AG
01246201191
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Dronfield
Dronfield, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2WZ
2.12 Miles
Dore & Totley
Abbeydale Road South, Dore, South Yorkshire, S17 3LB
3.88 Miles
Chesterfield
Corporation Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7UB
4.03 Miles
Grindleford
Station Road, Grindleford, Derbyshire, S32 2HY
5.92 Miles
Hathersage
Back Lane, Hathersage, Derbyshire, S32 1DT
7.19 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
G Cars Executive Travel
07766 020336
8 Birley Croft, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8XJ
1.99 Miles
Valley Airport Services
01246 291147
29 Palmer Cr, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 1XW
2.01 Miles
Dronfield Private Hire
01246 292999
31 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2XA
2.08 Miles
Dronfield Cars
01246 292323
36-38 Chesterfield Rd, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2XB
2.09 Miles
Network Taxis
01246 415161
34 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2XB
2.09 Miles
Abacus Cars
0114 289 1189
55 Longcroft Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 8XU
2.13 Miles
U S Private Hire
01246 410300
14 Hardwick Cl, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2LU
2.50 Miles
Mark Duesbury Cars
01246 566860
Bagthorpe Farm, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 7JH
2.54 Miles
Executive Chauffeured Limousines
01246 451930
119 Church St North, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9QR
2.69 Miles
Associated Taxis
01246 540486
2 Salisbury Ave, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8PR
2.77 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Barlow Centre
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Millcross Lane
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Hackney Lane
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Weekday Last Collection:16:00
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Wilday Green
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Cowley Lane
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Common Lane
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Mill Lane
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Weekday Last Collection:16:00
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Newbold Road
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Abbey Farm
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Carrwood Road
Collection Today available until:17:30
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
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Carrwood Road
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Letterbox Cottage
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Cowley Bar
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Hill Top Road
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15 Main Road
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Gosforth Valley Medical Practice
01246 419040
Gorsey Brigg
Dronfield Woodhouse
Dronfield
Derbyshire
S18 8UE
Dronfield Medical Practice
01246 412242
Dronfield Medical Centre
High Street
Dronfield
Derbyshire
S18 1PY
Stubley Medical Centre
01246 296970
Stubley Medical Centre
7 Stubley Drive
Dronfield Woodhouse
Derbyshire
S18 8QY
Stubley Medicalcentre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
7 Stubley Drive
Dronfield Woodhouse
Dronfield
S18 8QY
Stubley Medicalcentre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
7 Stubley Drive
Dronfield Woodhouse
Dronfield
S18 8QY
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Local Stores

Dronfield Woodhouse
43 Pentland Road
Dronfield Woodhouse
Dronfield
Derbyshire
S18 8ZQ
01246 291015
Store Website
1.75 miles
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SPAR Newbold
SPAR
Unit 1 Littlemore Centre
Newbold
Chesterfield
S41 8QN
01246 205132
Store Website
2.4 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hunters Bar Veterinary Group - Dronfield
Unit Five
39 Pentland Road
Dronfield Woodhouse
Dronfield
Derbyshire
S18 8ZQ
01246 410 810
huntersbar@cvsvets.co.uk
Website
1.83 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Ark Veterinary Surgery
1 Holborn Avenue
Dronfield
Derbyshire
S18 2NA
01246 415270
info@arkvetsheffield.co.uk
2.17 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Birds

Camelids

Cats

Deer

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

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Killamarsh surgery
Sun10:0012:00
Chesterfield Vets4pets Ltd
Chesterfield Vets4pets Limited
St Johns Road
Littlemoor
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 8QN
01246 269666
chesterfield@vets4pets.com
Website
2.39 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Spire Vets Ltd.
161-163 St. Johns Road
Newbold
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 8PE
01246 455333
2.54 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

Pigs

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Croft Veterinary Centre, Totley
77 Baslow Road
Totley
Sheffield
Yorkshire
S17 4DP
01142 621 444
info@croftveterinary.com
Website
3.14 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Prime Veterinary Practice
93 Newbold Road
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 7PS
01246 236791
info@primevets.co.uk
Website
3.36 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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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
1.79 miles

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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
4.55 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.
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
5.33 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.
Curbar
This Is A Fantastic Moderate Walk Offering Some Good Views And Interesting Scenery. Care Should Be Taken Especially When Descending From Curbar Edge Itself.
S32 3YX
5.33 miles

Take The A619 From Bakewell, Heading Towards Chesterfield. Upon Reaching A Roundabout, Follow Signs For Manchester And Stockport On The A623. Turn Left At The Mini Roundabout Through The Village. Stay On This Road Until You See Signs For Froggatt And Curbar. Turn Right, And Continue Until You Come To A Church. Turn Right Onto Curbar Hill. The Car Park Is On The Left When You Get Out Of The Village.
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
5.34 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.
Houndkirk Road
Huge Views Of Sheffield, Chesterfield And Beyond
Houndkirk Rd
Sheffield
S11 7TU
5.79 miles

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Weather Forecast

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