Welcome to Freebirch

Freebirch is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, England. The village is situated in the heart of the National Forest and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque scenery and is a popular destination for tourists who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Freebirch is a peaceful and tranquil place, and visitors can enjoy a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing.

One of the main attractions in Freebirch is the National Forest. The forest covers an area of over 200 square miles and is home to a diverse range of wildlife. Visitors can explore the forest on foot or by bike and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The forest is also home to a number of nature reserves, including the Dimminsdale Nature Reserve, which is home to a variety of rare plants and animals.

Freebirch is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. The village church, St. Mary's, dates back to the 12th century and is a fine example of Norman architecture. The church is open to visitors and is a popular destination for those interested in history and architecture. Other notable landmarks in the village include the Freebirch Hall, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 17th century, and the Freebirch War Memorial, which commemorates the local soldiers who lost their lives in World War I and II.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Wigley Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs David Ratcliffe (Executive)
Wigley
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S42 7JJ
01246566432
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
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
Walton Holymoorside Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Ian Holmes
Holymoor Road
Holymoorside
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S42 7DU
1246566502
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 Annes C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Marie Clark
School Lane
Baslow
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1RZ
01246583298
School Website
Holme Hall Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Ms Jackie Littlechilds
Taddington Road
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S40 4RL
1246237075
Brookfield Academy Trust
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Keith Hirst
Chatsworth Road
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S40 3NS
01246568115
School Website
Westfield Infant School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Rachel Risorto
Vincent Crescent
Brampton
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S40 3NW
1246566124
School Website
Ashgate Croft School
Academy Special Converter
Ages:4-19
Head Teacher
Ms Jennifer Dodds
Ashgate Road
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S40 4BN
1246275111
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Dronfield
Dronfield, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2WZ
4.61 Miles
Grindleford
Station Road, Grindleford, Derbyshire, S32 2HY
5.14 Miles
Chesterfield
Corporation Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7UB
5.21 Miles
Dore & Totley
Abbeydale Road South, Dore, South Yorkshire, S17 3LB
5.51 Miles
Hathersage
Back Lane, Hathersage, Derbyshire, S32 1DT
6.63 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Mark Duesbury Cars
01246 566860
Bagthorpe Farm, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 7JH
1.25 Miles
G Cars Executive Travel
07766 020336
8 Birley Croft, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8XJ
3.26 Miles
Quest Motorhome Hire
07932 011220
19 Bowland Drive, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 7LZ
3.91 Miles
Carvers Of Chesterfield Specialised Transport
01246 231476
89 Brockwell La, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 4EG
4.05 Miles
Abacus Cars
0114 289 1189
55 Longcroft Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 8XU
4.19 Miles
P D's Taxis
07854 236577
5 Lucas Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7DD
4.33 Miles
Associated Taxis
01246 540486
2 Salisbury Ave, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8PR
4.38 Miles
County Cars
01246 557755
61 Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 2AL
4.41 Miles
Valley Airport Services
01246 291147
29 Palmer Cr, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 1XW
4.55 Miles
Dronfield Private Hire
01246 292999
31 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2XA
4.56 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
School Lane
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Letterbox Cottage
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Wadshelf
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Wilday Green
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Main Road
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Cordwell Lane
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Mill Lane
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Westwick Lane
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Common Lane
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Barlow Centre
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Millcross Lane
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Hackney Lane
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Ashgate Road
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Abbey Farm
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Ashgate Hospice Daycentre
01246 568801
Ashgate Hospice
Ashgate Road
Old Brampton
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
S42 7JD
Holme Hall Surgery
Wardgate Way
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S40 4SL
Baslow Health Centre
01246 582216
Baslow Health Centre
Church Lane, Baslow
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1SP
Chatsworth Road Medical Centre
01246 568065
Chatsworth Road Med.Ctr.
Chatsworth Road
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S40 3PY
Newbold Surgery
01246 277381
Newbold Surgery
3 Windermere Road,Newbold
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 8DU
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Local Stores

Holme Hall
Wardgate Way
Holme Hall
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S40 4SL
01246 201700
Store Website
3.09 miles
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SPAR - Baslow
School Lane
Overend
Baslow
DE45 1RZ
01246 582108
Store Website
3.2 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
3.98 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Chesterfield Vets4pets Ltd
Chesterfield Vets4pets Limited
St Johns Road
Littlemoor
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 8QN
01246 269666
chesterfield@vets4pets.com
Website
4.05 miles
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Spire Vets Ltd.
161-163 St. Johns Road
Newbold
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 8PE
01246 455333
4.22 miles
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Vetcare @ Home Peak Pharmacy
Ashgate Manor
Ashgate Road
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S40 4AA
Chesterfield@vetcarehome.co.uk
4.45 miles
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Mobile services only

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Croft Veterinary Centre, Totley
77 Baslow Road
Totley
Sheffield
Yorkshire
S17 4DP
01142 621 444
info@croftveterinary.com
Website
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Prime Veterinary Practice
93 Newbold Road
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 7PS
01246 236791
info@primevets.co.uk
Website
4.56 miles
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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
2.07 miles

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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
3.49 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.
Chatsworth Park
A Circular Walk Through Chatsworth Park, Passing By Chatsworth House And Through The Village Of Edensor, Then Along The Bank Of The River Derwent.
DE4 2NX
4.11 miles

From The M6: Take J29 Chesterfield And Follow The Brown Signs. From Matlock: Take The A6, Then The B6012.
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
5.06 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.
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
5.20 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.
Bakewell And The Monsal Trail
Bakewell Is A Well-Loved Market Town Offering A Mixture Of Fantastic Footpaths And Trails To Explore.
DE45 1GE
5.71 miles

Bakewell Is Located On The A6, Between Buxton To The North, And Matlock To The South.
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