Welcome to Duffield

Duffield is a small village located in the county 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 Roman times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. One of the most notable landmarks is the Duffield Castle, which was built in the 12th century and is now a ruin. The village is also home to several churches, including the St. Alkmund's Church, which dates back to the 13th century.

Duffield is a popular destination for tourists and visitors who come to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque countryside, making it an ideal location for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. The River Derwent is also a popular spot for fishing and boating, and there are several parks and nature reserves in the area where visitors can enjoy a picnic or a leisurely stroll.

Despite its small size, Duffield has a vibrant community and a range of amenities. There are several shops, pubs, and restaurants in the village, as well as a primary school and a community centre. The village also has a railway station, which provides easy access to nearby towns and cities. Overall, Duffield is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful and relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 20.4°C

Feels Like: 20.4°C

Wind: 15 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
The Ecclesbourne School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr James Mcnamara	Wirksworth Road Duffield Belper Derbyshire DE56 4GS 01332840645 School Website
William Gilbert Endowed Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Britten	Vicarage Lane Duffield Belper Derbyshire DE56 4EB 01332840395 School Website
Duffield The Meadows Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Faye Novak-Lemmings	Park Road Duffield Belper Derbyshire DE56 4GT 01332840305 School Website
Milford Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Emma Roberts	Chevin Road Milford Belper Derbyshire DE56 0QH 01332841316 School Website
Holbrook School For Autism Academy Special Converter Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mr Samuel Bayliss	Portway Holbrook Belper Derbyshire DE56 0TE 1332880208 School Website
Holbrook Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ingrid Taylor	Moorside Lane Holbrook Belper Derbyshire DE56 0TW 1332880277 School Website
Little Eaton Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Schumann	Alfreton Road Little Eaton Derby Derbyshire DE21 5AB 01332831471 School Website
The Curzon C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Fletcher	Church Road Quarndon Derby Derbyshire DE22 5JA 01332550172 School Website
Horsley C Of E Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Cripps	Church Street Horsley Derby Derbyshire DE21 5BR 01332880782
Herbert Strutt Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Core	Thornhill Avenue Belper Derbyshire DE56 1SH 01773822771 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Duffield Station Approach, Duffield, Derbyshire, DE56 4EP 0.11 Miles

Belper Albert Street, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1DA 2.52 Miles

Derby Railway Terrace, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2RU 5.00 Miles

Ambergate Midland Terrace, Ambergate, Derbyshire, DE56 2EN 5.02 Miles

Spondon Station Road, Spondon, Derbyshire, DE21 7RX 6.18 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Brook Cabs 07976 071496 10 Mellor's Lane, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0SY 1.35 Miles
Little Eaton Cars 01332 880993 7 The Leys, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 5AR 1.47 Miles
Limos Derby 01773 711121 73 Chestnut Ave, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1LW 2.10 Miles
Airport Transfers Derby 07976 810513 10 Bowler Drive, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0JR 2.56 Miles
Belper Cars 01773 828384 18 Bullsmoor Belper, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1FT 2.61 Miles
Derby Airport Transfers - Elite Connect 07977 228765 Jasmine Cottage, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 6DL 2.88 Miles
Ks Taxis 01773 823005 68A Over La, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0HW 2.89 Miles
Brookvale Cars 07790 248108 37 Brookvale Avenue, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 8NS 3.03 Miles
Derwent Cars 01773 824824 18 Yardley Way, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0ES 3.06 Miles
Scott's Taxis 01773 880880 25 Coronation Av, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1ER 3.07 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Duffield Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:45 Sunday Last Collection:16:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Appletree Medical Practice 01332 842288	Appletree Medical Centre 47A Town Street, Duffield Belper Derbyshire DE56 4GG
The Surgery ( Little Eaton)	10 The Town Little Eaton Derby Derbyshire DE21 5DH
Babington Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Babington Hospital Derby Road Belper DE56 1WH
Babington Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Babington Hospital Derby Road Belper DE56 1WH
Babington Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Babington Hospital Derby Road Belper DE56 1WH

Local Stores

Duffield
40-42 Town Street
Duffield
Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 4GD
01332 840254
Store Website
0.15 miles

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SPAR - Harvest Energy Littleover
475 BURTON ROAD
LITTLEOVER
DE23 6FQ
01162 489 600
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Riverside Veterinary Centre
Unit 3, Goods Wharf Goods Road Belper Derbyshire DE56 1UU 01773 829 544 contact@riversidevetsbelper.co.uk Website 2.02 miles
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Medivet Allestree - Saint Leonard Veterinary Centre
367A Duffield Road Allestree Derby Derbyshire DE22 2DN 01332 553396 allestree@medivet.co.uk Website 2.21 miles

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Marshall &Amp; Till (Belper) Ltd
20/22 Campbell Street Belper Derbyshire DE56 1AP 01773 822 591 Website 2.39 miles
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Scarsdale Veterinary Group
Park Farm Centre Allestree Derby Derbyshire DE22 2QQ 01332 554422 post@scarsdalevets.com 3.09 miles


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Companion Care (Derby) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Sir Frank Whitle Road Meteor Centre Mansfield Road Derby Derbyshire DE21 4SY 01332 836 824 derby@companioncare.co.uk Website 3.37 miles
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Scarsdale Veterinary Group
Farm &Amp; Equine Centre Markeaton Lane Markeaton Derby Derbyshire DE22 4NH 01332 294 929 farmandequine@scarsdalevets.com Website 3.64 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 1.77 miles

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Kedleston Hall And Estate
Unnamed Road Derby DE22 5JH 2.83 miles

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Shining Cliff Woods
A Nice Quiet Woods To Walk The Dog. I’Ve Never Met Them But There Are Bikes That Ride Past So Be Careful. It Is Hilly And Uneven So Unsuitable For Some. Multiple Places To Park For Free Off-Road But Sometimes Can Be Busy. More Walks In The Winter When The Ferns Haven’T Grown Up And Blocked The Paths Alderwasley Belper DE56 2RE 5.46 miles Places To Park On Jackass Lane And Higg Lane

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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 5.54 miles

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

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Crich Tramway Village
Tramway Museum Which Is Fascinating In Itself. Dogs Are Made Most Welcome Even For Rides In The Trams, But There Is Also Walks Along The Tramway. A Kids Play Area As Well As Picnic Areas. Plaistow Green Rd Lancashire 7.20 miles Matlock

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Weather Forecast

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Patchy light rain in area with thunder	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	20.1°C	18.6°C	17.1°C	16°C	17.8°C	24.9°C	25.2°C	26.8°C	28°C	26.9°C	23.3°C	20.4°C
Feels Like	20.1°C	18.6°C	17.1°C	16°C	18.9°C	25.9°C	27.4°C	28.5°C	29.8°C	27.8°C	25.2°C	20.4°C

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy
Temp	17.6°C	15.1°C	13.4°C	12.7°C	15.4°C	18.6°C	21.3°C	23.4°C	23.7°C	22.6°C	19.8°C	16.1°C
Feels Like	17.6°C	14.6°C	12.4°C	11.4°C	14.7°C	18.4°C	21.3°C	24.7°C	25.1°C	24.8°C	19.8°C	15.9°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	14.3°C	13.2°C	12.3°C	11.6°C	14.8°C	18.1°C	20°C	21.5°C	22°C	21.5°C	20.6°C	17.8°C
Feels Like	13.9°C	12.2°C	11°C	10.4°C	14.3°C	17.9°C	19.9°C	21.5°C	24.2°C	21.5°C	20.6°C	17.6°C

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