Welcome to Fritchley

Fritchley is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, England. It is situated on the eastern side of the River Derwent and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 17th century when it was a thriving centre for the cotton industry. Today, Fritchley is a peaceful and picturesque village with a close-knit community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Fritchley is the Wesleyan Chapel, which was built in 1816. The chapel is a Grade II listed building and is still in use today. It is a testament to the strong religious heritage of the village and is a popular destination for visitors. Another notable feature of Fritchley is the Fritchley Tunnel, which was built in the 19th century to transport goods from the local quarries. The tunnel is now a popular walking route and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Fritchley is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a post office. These businesses are an important part of the community and provide essential services to local residents. The village also has a primary school, which is highly regarded for its excellent standards of education. Overall, Fritchley is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Fritchley C Of E Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Rosie Turner	Church Street Fritchley Belper Derbyshire DE56 2FQ 01773852216 School Website
Crich Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christian Orridge	School Lane Crich Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5DF 01773852384 School Website
Crich C Of E Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Miss Julie Kirk	Bowns Hill Crich Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5DG 01773852165 School Website
Ambergate Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Carly Howell	Toadmoor Lane Ambergate Belper Derbyshire DE56 2GN 01773852204 School Website
Crich Carr C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ian Robson	Main Road Whatstandwell Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5EF 01773852070 School Website
Heage Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Karen O'connor	School Lane Heage Belper Derbyshire DE56 2AL 01773852188 School Website
Alderwasley Hall School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Ms Sara Forsyth	Alderwasley Belper Derbyshire DE56 2SR 01629822586 School Website
South Wingfield Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Neil Hunt	Church Lane South Wingfield Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7NJ 01773832890 School Website
Lons Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Ms Amanda Joynes	Tavistock Avenue Lons Garden Estate Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3SE 01773744319 School Website
Swanwick Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Joanne Jilavu	South Street Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1BZ 01773602268 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ambergate Midland Terrace, Ambergate, Derbyshire, DE56 2EN 0.94 Miles

Whatstandwell Cromford Road, Whatstandwell, Derbyshire, DE4 5HE 1.66 Miles

Belper Albert Street, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1DA 3.36 Miles

Cromford Lea Road, Cromford, Derbyshire, DE4 5JJ 4.40 Miles

Alfreton Mansfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JQ 4.41 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bax Car 01773 852911 14 Hammersmith, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3RA 2.49 Miles
Andys Taxis 01773 570000 36 Ferrers Way, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3GZ 2.51 Miles
L O Taxis 07794 786931 11 Cavendish Dr, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3GW 2.80 Miles
Scott's Taxis 01773 880880 25 Coronation Av, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1ER 2.81 Miles
Terrys Taxis 01773 742929 92 Street Lane, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 8NF 3.09 Miles
Michelles Taxis 01773 570000 3 Peacock Way, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1EQ 3.14 Miles
Aristocrat Chauffeured Cars 01773 603187 79 Hickton Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1AG 3.14 Miles
Derwent Cars 01773 824824 18 Yardley Way, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0ES 3.25 Miles
A And P Taxis 01773 570700 18 Holly Av, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3PP 3.26 Miles
Belper Cars 01773 828384 18 Bullsmoor Belper, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1FT 3.26 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Crich So Market Place No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Ambergate Post Office Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Crich Medical Practice 01773 852966	Crich Medical Centre Oakwell Drive, Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5PB
The Surgery ( South Wingfield) 01773 833086	Inns Lane South Wingield Derbyshire DE55 7LW
Whitemoor Medical Centre 01773 880099	Whitemoor Medical Centre Whitemoor Lane Belper Derbyshire DE56 0JB
The Holloway Surgery 01629 534763	Mill Lane Holloway Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5AQ
Ripley Medical Centre 01773 303591	Ripley Medical Centre Derby Road Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3HR

Local Stores

Petrol Hartshay Hil
Hartshay Hill
Ripley
Derbyshire
DE5 3GU
01773 742307
Store Website
2.69 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Adastra
Euro Garages
Chesterfield Road
Shirland
Alfreton
DE55 6AW
01773 689481
Store Website
4.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ambivet Veterinary Group
14A Derby Road Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3HQ 01773 747801 ripley@ambivet.com Website 3.04 miles
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Marshall &Amp; Till (Belper) Ltd
20/22 Campbell Street Belper Derbyshire DE56 1AP 01773 822 591 Website 3.49 miles
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Gem Equine Ltd
12 Coupe Street Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3QD 07791806970 equinevet@live.co.uk Website 3.78 miles
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Riverside Veterinary Centre
Unit 3, Goods Wharf Goods Road Belper Derbyshire DE56 1UU 01773 829 544 contact@riversidevetsbelper.co.uk Website 3.86 miles
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Scarsdale Veterinary Group
Scarsdale Veterinary Group Unit 2 Nottingham Road Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7GR 01773 304900 post@scarsdalevets.com 4.06 miles

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Somercotes Vets4pets Ltd
159 Nottingham Road Somercotes Derby Derbyshire DE55 4JH 01773 529280 somercotes@vets4pets.com Website 4.07 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 1.57 miles Matlock

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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 1.77 miles Places To Park On Jackass Lane And Higg Lane

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Stoney Wood
We Visited Stoney Wood Whilst Staying In Wirksworth. Walkable From The Village Or Park Close By. This Place Is Part Of A Millennium Wood Planted In An Old Quarry. Great For A Short Walk To Stretch The Legs. Go Up The Steep Hill To Find The Star Disc At The Top. Dogs Can Run Free, Lots Of Space, Grass, Winding Tracks And Trees For Exploring And Sniffing. Seems Like A Local Dog Walking Spot. Lovely Views Over The Dale From The Top. Walk Into The Village Whilst You Are There And Walk Up To The Puzzle Gardens Area For Cute Lanes And Cottages. Your Dog Will Get Lots Of Exercise From The Hills! Stoney Wood Wirksworth Greenhill Wirksworth 4.59 miles Take The Road Up Towards Middleton. Past The Pub. Just On The Outskirts Of The Town.

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Middleton Top
Walk The Derbyshire Dales Along The High Peak Trail. We Chose To Start At Middleton Top But There's Many Other Points To Jump On. The Former Railway Line Runs For 17.5Miles. There Are Toilets And Oaid Parking, Plus Cafe At Middleton Top. We Walked Towards Black Rocks. Its About 1-2 Miles, Downhill. Be Aware, It'll Make You Puff On The Way Back Up! The Track Is Stoney, Wide And Goes From Flat To Hilly, Open Views Across The Valley To Tree Lined. The Lune Has Signposts Charting The History Along The Way. Dogs Don't Have To Be On Leads But There Are Bikes! Our Dog Loved It. We Enjoyed The Spectacular Views. Middleton Top Incline And Engine House Middleton 5.26 miles Signed Posted. Head To Middleton Near Wirksworth.

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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 6.44 miles

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Carsington Water
Carsington Water Is A Reservoir Operated By Severn Trent Water, Located In Derbyshire, On The Doorstep Of The Peak District National Park. It Is An Area With A Good Amount Of Wildlife, With A Wildlife Centre And Bird Hides Along The Route. The Walk Itself Is Relatively Easy, In Terms Of Level Walking Through Fields And Woodland. DE6 1ST 7.26 miles Leave M1 At Junction 28, Signposted Derby. Leave A38 For The A610 Towards Ambergate. At A6, Turn Right To Matlock, Then Left Onto B5035 To Wirksworth. At T-Junction With B5023, Turn Right & Then Left To Re-Join The B5035, And Continue For 4-Miles.

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