Welcome to Holestone

Holestone is a small village located in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England. The village is situated on the A515 road, which runs from Ashbourne to Buxton. Holestone is a rural village with a population of around 200 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

The village of Holestone has a rich history dating back to the 12th century. The village was originally known as Holystone, which means "holy stone" in Old English. The name is thought to refer to a large boulder that was once used as a meeting place for local people. The boulder can still be seen in the village today and is known as the Holestone.

Holestone is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Margaret's Church and the Holestone Inn, a traditional English pub that serves delicious food and drink. Whether you're looking for a quiet retreat or an active holiday, Holestone is the perfect destination.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 10.2°C

Feels Like: 7.2°C

Wind: 15.4 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Ashover Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Sue Myhill	Narrowleys Lane Ashover Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 0AU 01246590207 School Website
Eastwood Grange School Other Independent Special School Ages:9-18 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Lees	Eastwood Grange Milken Lane Ashover Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 0BA 01246590255 School Website
Tansley Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Sophia Barker	Gold Hill Tansley Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5FG 01629582448 School Website
Highfields School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Marsh	Upper Lumsdale Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5NA 1629581888 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stacey Carr	Chesterfield Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3FT 1629583616 School Website
Stretton Handley Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Nicholson	Beresford Lane Woolley Moor Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 6FH 01246590418 School Website
Castle View Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gill Cormack	School Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3DS 1629582699 School Website
All Saints Cofe Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mr Ben O'connell	Dimple Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3HX 1629582913 School Website
All Saints Cofe Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Ben O'connell	Hurds Hollow Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3LA 1629582913 School Website
St Giles Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ben O'connell	Starkholmes Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3DD 0 162956813 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Matlock Station Yard, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NA 2.68 Miles

Matlock Bath Dale Road, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 5JA 2.94 Miles

Cromford Lea Road, Cromford, Derbyshire, DE4 5JJ 3.48 Miles

Whatstandwell Cromford Road, Whatstandwell, Derbyshire, DE4 5HE 4.76 Miles

Alfreton Mansfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JQ 6.45 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Fox Cars 01629 583333 20 Matlock Green, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3BT 2.51 Miles
Matlock Cab 01629 583539 Bank Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NF 2.51 Miles
M Js Wirksworth Taxis 01629 826060 1 Dimple Crescent, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3PJ 2.74 Miles
J B Taxis 01246 280909 John Hadfield House/Dale Rd, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RD 2.78 Miles
Way 2 Travel 01246 864557 160 North Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 9PT 3.29 Miles
Matlock Taxis 01629 584195 Brunswood Mount/Brunswood Rd, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3PA 3.33 Miles
A2b Cars 01246 863800 Market Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 9JE 3.58 Miles
Shaws Taxis Ltd 01246 863840 20-22 Thanet Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 9JR 3.60 Miles
Cross County Cars 01246 862800 20-22 Thanet Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 9JR 3.60 Miles
Mick's Minibus Hire 01246 864873 20-22 Thanet Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 9JR 3.60 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Church Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kelstedge Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashover Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Milltown Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marsh Green Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hockley Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Knoll Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nottingham Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Far Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Matlock Moor Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Littlemoor Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mettesford Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Asker Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Duke Of Wellington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Ashover Medical Centre 01246 590711	Ashover Medical Centre Milken Lane Ashover Chesterfield S45 0BA
County Hall Matlock - Covid Local Vaccination Service	County Offices Matlock DE4 3AG
Lime Grove Medical Centre 01629 581586	Lime Grove Medical Centre Lime Grove Walk Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3FD
Imperial Road Surgery 01629 583465	The Group Surgery 8 Imperial Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3NL
The Holloway Surgery 01629 534763	Mill Lane Holloway Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5AQ

Local Stores

Matlock
3 Firs Parade
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 3AS
01629 580224
Store Website
2.51 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Stretton
Main Road
Stretton
DE55 6EW
01246 866 708
Store Website
3.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Matlock / Peak Veterinary Ltd
113 Church Street Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3BZ 01629 582844 matlock@medivet.co.uk 2.68 miles
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Derwent Valley Vets Ltd
The Boat House 110 Dale Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3PP 01629 55666 derwentvalleyvets.co.uk Website 2.83 miles

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Quietus Vet - Caring Pet Euthanasia
3 Ogston Higham Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 6EL 01773 404 063 help@quietusvet.co.uk Website 3.00 miles
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The Charlesworth Veterinary Surgery
57-59 Broadleys Clay Cross Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 9JN 01246 862266 reception@charlesworthvets.com Website 3.65 miles
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Vets Now Chesterfield
C/O The Charlesworth Veterinary Centre 55 - 59 Broadleys Clay Cross Derbyshire S45 9JN 01246 930560 chesterfieldclinic@vets-now.com Website 3.65 miles

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Matt Smith Vets
6 Florence Road Clay Cross Derbyshire S45 9ND 01246 587001 hello@mattsmithvets.com Website 4.13 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 4.24 miles Matlock

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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 5.61 miles Signed Posted. Head To Middleton Near Wirksworth.

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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 5.67 miles Take The Road Up Towards Middleton. Past The Pub. Just On The Outskirts Of The Town.

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Nine Ladies Stanton Moor
Lovely Walk, Sandy Paths- Can Be A Little Uneven But Mainly Flat. The Trail Isn’T Marked So Just Research The Route First But Most Paths Lead Back In A Circle. Richmond Hill Main St Birchover Matlock DE4 2BN 6.03 miles There Is A Carpark Near The Campsite But You Can Also Park Near The Druids Inn

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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 6.04 miles Places To Park On Jackass Lane And Higg Lane

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Stanton Stroll
Reading Room Cottage Park Ln Stanton In Peak Matlock DE4 2LU 6.12 miles Head Up The Hill From The Pub

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	6.6°C	7.8°C	8.4°C	8.2°C	6.8°C	7.3°C	6.9°C	8.4°C	8.1°C	5.9°C	2.8°C	2°C

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