Welcome to Hill Top

Hill Top is a beautiful 17th-century farmhouse located in the village of Near Sawrey in the county of Derbyshire, England. The farmhouse was once the home of the famous children's author, Beatrix Potter, who purchased the property in 1905. The farmhouse is now owned by the National Trust and is open to the public. Visitors can explore the farmhouse and its gardens, which were the inspiration for many of Potter's beloved stories.

The farmhouse is a popular destination for fans of Beatrix Potter's work, as it offers a glimpse into the life of the author and the inspiration behind her stories. Visitors can see the original furnishings and decorations that were used by Potter during her time at Hill Top. The farmhouse also features a collection of Potter's artwork, including sketches and watercolors of the surrounding countryside.

In addition to the farmhouse, visitors can explore the beautiful gardens that surround the property. The gardens were designed by Potter herself and feature a variety of plants and flowers that were popular during the Victorian era. The gardens also offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside, making Hill Top a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Derbyshire.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 12.2°C

Feels Like: 10.9°C

Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
Gayton Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Hill	Gayton Avenue Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 1GA 01332760372 School Website
Ridgeway Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Tamara Dale	Uplands Avenue Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 1GG 01332760770 School Website
St Georges Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachael Snowdon-Poole	Uplands Avenue Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 1GG 01332766815 School Website
Grampian Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Melanie Murfin	Grampian Way Sinfin Derby DE24 9LU 01332765546 School Website
Cottons Farm Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kirsty Patmore	Sheridan Street Sinfin Derby Derbyshire DE24 9HG 1332771370 School Website
Ivy House School Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Ian Armstrong	Moorway Lane Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 2FS 1332777920 School Website
Derby Moor Spencer Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Scott Doyle	Moorway Lane Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 2FS 1332772706 School Website
Village Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynn Thorne	Village Street Normanton Derby Derbyshire DE23 8DF 1332766492 School Website
Normanton House School Other Independent School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Ms Asma Piracha	Normanton House Village Street Derby Derbyshire DE23 8DF 1332769333 School Website
Redwood Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lyndsey Shepherd	Redwood Road Sinfin Derby Derbyshire DE24 9PG 01332767443 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Peartree Osmaston Park Road, Peartree, Derbyshire, DE24 8DT 1.34 Miles

Derby Railway Terrace, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2RU 2.35 Miles

Willington The Green, Willington, Derbyshire, DE65 6BN 3.61 Miles

Spondon Station Road, Spondon, Derbyshire, DE21 7RX 4.01 Miles

Duffield Station Approach, Duffield, Derbyshire, DE56 4EP 6.87 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Midland Van Hire And Minibus Hire 01332 768888 Sunnyhill Service Station, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 1PT 0.21 Miles
Fressingfield Chauffeuring 07802 442434 116 Blagreaves Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 1FP 0.53 Miles
Derby Airport Transfer 07967 808777 Littleover Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6JJ 0.67 Miles
Chauffeur (Uk) Ltd 01332 720759 69 Penrhyn Ave, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6LB 0.86 Miles
Airport Transfers 07983 085132 Pilgrims Way, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 3JG 1.06 Miles
Watkins Travel 01332 540700 34 Tawny Way, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 3XG 1.12 Miles
Lamdun Cars 07930 277901 Business Park, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8EG 1.22 Miles
Sinfin Cars 01332 600500 Service Station/Dairyhouse Rd, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8HQ 1.44 Miles
P J Cars 01332 202010 Service Station/Dairyhouse Rd, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8HQ 1.44 Miles
Anyday Car And Van Hire 01332 363071 27 Shaftesbury Street South, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8YH 1.46 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Stenson Road/Blagreaves Lane Collection Today available until:15:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Nevinson Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sunnyhill Stenson Road Collection Today available until:15:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Blagreaves Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Oaklands Av Post Office Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wordsworth Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nicola Gardens Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grampian Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Browning Circle Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sinfin Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Merridale Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Farmlands Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Repton Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sinfin Bridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Village Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Village Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Browning Street Derby Derbyshire DE23 8AL
Village Surgery 01332 777070	Village Comm. Med. Ctr. Browning Street Derby Derbyshire DE23 8AL
The Lanes Medical Centre	147 Normanton Lane Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 6LF
Sinfin Moor Health Centre 01332 770909	Arlestone Lane Sinfin Derby Derbyshire DE24 3DS
St Thomas Road Surgery 01332 275610	Lister House Building 207 St Thomas Road Derby Derbyshire DE23 8RJ

Local Stores

Sunnyhill
420-424 Stenson Road
Sunnyhill
Derby
Derbyshire
DE23 1LN
01332 270506
Store Website
0.18 miles

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SPAR - Harvest Energy Littleover
475 BURTON ROAD
LITTLEOVER
DE23 6FQ
01162 489 600
Store Website
1.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Littleover (Blagreaves Veterinary Centre)
268 Blagreaves Lane Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 1PS 01332 776 681 Littleover@medivet.co.uk Website 0.18 miles

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Highfields Vets
Tutbury Avenue Highfields Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 3AT 01332 327287 hello@highfieldvets.com Website 1.37 miles
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Medivet Derby, Osmaston Road - Saint Leonard Veterinary Centre
134-136 Osmaston Road Derby Derbyshire DE1 2RF 01332 345119 derby.osmaston.rd@medivet.co.uk Website 2.00 miles
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Derby Pdsa Pet Hospital
200 City Gate London Road Derby Derbyshire DE24 8WY 01332 345771 Website 2.10 miles

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Vets Now (Derby)
200 City Gate London Road Derby Derbyshire DE24 8WY 01332 362400 derbyclinic@vets-now.com Website 2.10 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
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Companion Care Vets Derby Kingsway
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2 Kingsway Retail Park Kingsway Derby Derbyshire DE22 3FA 01332 291 446 derbykingsway@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.16 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Milton To Foremark Loop
A Hilly, Well-Marked 7 Mile Walk That Encompasses Open Fields, Woodland, And Beaches. Main Street Milton Derby DE65 6EF 4.24 miles There Is Free Parking At The Swan And Along Milton Main Street - This Is Where The Loop Is Marked As Starting On The All Trails Map. Alternatively, You Can Start The Loop At Foremark Reservoir (£3 All Day Parking) Or In The Layby At Robin'S Cross (Free, Postcode De65 6Fb - At The Junction Between Robin'S Cross Lane And Red Lane).

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Kedleston Hall And Estate
Unnamed Road Derby DE22 5JH 5.07 miles

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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 5.10 miles

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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 5.45 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 7.44 miles There Is A Large Lay-By On Potato Pit Lane Directly Opposite The T-Junction With Dale Road.

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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 9.88 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Temp	18.7°C	18°C	17.2°C	16.7°C	19°C	22.9°C	27.1°C	29.2°C	29.8°C	28.9°C	23.6°C	20.8°C
Feels Like	17.3°C	16.8°C	15.8°C	15°C	17°C	21.3°C	27.6°C	29.1°C	29.7°C	29.3°C	24°C	20.7°C

Monday	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	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	19.1°C	18.1°C	17.5°C	16.9°C	20.3°C	24.7°C	27.6°C	29.6°C	30.4°C	29.8°C	24.4°C	21.4°C
Feels Like	19.5°C	19.1°C	18.4°C	18.2°C	22.2°C	25.8°C	28.2°C	29.6°C	30.3°C	29.5°C	24.4°C	21.1°C

Tuesday	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	Mist	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	19.9°C	18.8°C	18.3°C	17.9°C	21°C	26.1°C	29.6°C	32°C	33°C	32.4°C	26.7°C	23.3°C
Feels Like	20.2°C	19°C	18.7°C	18.3°C	21.6°C	26.8°C	30.3°C	32.5°C	34.3°C	33.5°C	27.5°C	23°C

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