Welcome to Holmesfield

Holmesfield is a small village located in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England. The village is situated on the eastern edge of the Peak District National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the stunning countryside and historic landmarks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Holmesfield is the St Swithun's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors who come to admire its beauty and learn about its history.

Holmesfield is also home to a number of walking and cycling trails that take visitors through the stunning countryside surrounding the village. The trails offer breathtaking views of the Peak District National Park and are a great way to explore the area. The village is also home to a number of pubs and restaurants that serve traditional English cuisine and locally brewed beer. Overall, Holmesfield is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of Derbyshire.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 9.2°C

Feels Like: 8.4°C

Wind: 4 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
William Levick Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Benjamin Curtis	Smithy Croft Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield Derbyshire S18 8YB 01142890670 School Website
St Andrews C Of E Methodist Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr John Clapham	Pentland Road Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield Derbyshire S18 8ZQ 01246417243 School Website
Gorseybrigg Primary School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Corinne Thornton	Balmoral Crescent Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield Derbyshire S18 8ZY 01246418508 School Website
Totley Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ben Paxman	Sunnyvale Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S17 4FB 01142364482 School Website
Bradway Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Stockley	Bradway Drive Sheffield South Yorkshire S17 4PD 01142363723 School Website
Totley All Saints Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Maureen Andrews	Hillfoot Road Totley Sheffield South Yorkshire S17 4AP 1142361934 School Website
King Ecgbert School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Haigh	Totley Brook Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S17 3QU 01142353855 School Website
The Rowan School Community Special School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carla Ribeiro	4 Durvale Court Furniss Avenue Sheffield South Yorkshire S17 3PT 01142350479 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Dronfield Dronfield, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2WZ 2.08 Miles

Dore & Totley Abbeydale Road South, Dore, South Yorkshire, S17 3LB 2.41 Miles

Grindleford Station Road, Grindleford, Derbyshire, S32 2HY 4.61 Miles

Chesterfield Corporation Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7UB 5.67 Miles

Hathersage Back Lane, Hathersage, Derbyshire, S32 1DT 5.74 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Abacus Cars 0114 289 1189 55 Longcroft Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 8XU 1.15 Miles
An Executive Affair Ltd 0114 235 0700 96 Queen Victoria Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S17 4HU 1.64 Miles
Dronfield Private Hire 01246 292999 31 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2XA 2.04 Miles
Dronfield Cars 01246 292323 36-38 Chesterfield Rd, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2XB 2.15 Miles
Network Taxis 01246 415161 34 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2XB 2.15 Miles
Valley Airport Services 01246 291147 29 Palmer Cr, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 1XW 2.25 Miles
U S Private Hire 01246 410300 14 Hardwick Cl, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2LU 2.42 Miles
Uk Cars Ltd 0800 389 5471 Silkstone House, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 3AS 2.76 Miles
Network Taxis 01246 417417 298A Meadowhead, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 7UH 2.96 Miles
Network Cars 0114 274 7474 298A Meadowhead, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 7UH 2.96 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
15 Main Road Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
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Carr Lane S18 8Xg No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Lane Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Rod Moor Road Main Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cordwell Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pentland Rd Gorsey Brigg Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Barnes Lane Po Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Green Oak Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coniston Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
42 Aldam Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Longford Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gosforth Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Gosforth Valley Medical Practice 01246 419040	Gorsey Brigg Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield Derbyshire S18 8UE
Stubley Medicalcentre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	7 Stubley Drive Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield S18 8QY
Stubley Medicalcentre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	7 Stubley Drive Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield S18 8QY
Stubley Medical Centre 01246 296970	Stubley Medical Centre 7 Stubley Drive Dronfield Woodhouse Derbyshire S18 8QY
Totley Rise Medical Centre	96 Baslow Road Sheffield S17 4DQ

Local Stores

Dronfield Woodhouse
43 Pentland Road
Dronfield Woodhouse
Dronfield
Derbyshire
S18 8ZQ
01246 291015
Store Website
1.05 miles

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SPAR Bocking Lane
SPAR
202 Bocking Lane
Sheffield
S8 7BP
01142 374228
Store Website
2.6 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 1.08 miles
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Croft Veterinary Centre, Totley
77 Baslow Road Totley Sheffield Yorkshire S17 4DP 01142 621 444 info@croftveterinary.com Website 1.52 miles
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Ark Veterinary Surgery
1 Holborn Avenue Dronfield Derbyshire S18 2NA 01246 415270 info@arkvetsheffield.co.uk 2.07 miles
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Killamarsh surgery
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Abbeymoor Veterinary Centres Ltd
11 Abbey Lane Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 0BJ 0114 274 7605 abbeymoor@btconnect.com Website 3.37 miles

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Park Veterinary Hospital
24 Abbeydale Road South Sheffield South Yorkshire S7 2QN 0114 2363391 inbox@parkvethospital.com Website 3.52 miles
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Millhouses Vets4pets Ltd
964 Abbeydale Road Sheffield Yorkshire S7 2QF 0114 236 4070 millhouses@vets4pets.com Website 3.67 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 3.32 miles

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Graves Park
The Largest Park In Sheffield, Graves Park Is A Brilliant Mix Of Open Parkland, Natural And Semi-Natural Woodlands. This Is A Great Walk For All The Family, Taking In The Animal Farm, Lakes, Wooded Areas. Graves Park Also Includes A Lovely Café, The Rose Garden Café, Which Welcomes Dog Walkers And Families With Both Outdoor And Indoor Seating That’S Perfect For Having A Quick Stop Off At. S8 8QA 3.54 miles From Sheffield City Centre (And The North) Follow The A61 Towards Chesterfield. At The Traffic Lights Just After Homebase, Turn Left Onto Scarsdale Road. Follow Scarsdale Road Into Derbyshire Lane And Continue For About Three Quarters Of A Mile. The Park Will Now Be On Your Right. Continue Along Hemsworth Road Until You Reach Some Traffic Lights. The Entrance To The Park Is On The Right Just Before Bunting Nook.

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 3.81 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.

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 3.84 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.

Houndkirk Road
Huge Views Of Sheffield, Chesterfield And Beyond Houndkirk Rd Sheffield S11 7TU 4.11 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 4.72 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.

Weather Forecast

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Temp	13°C	11.4°C	10.7°C	9.7°C	10.8°C	12.3°C	15.5°C	16.8°C	17.6°C	17.3°C	14.4°C	12.8°C
Feels Like	12.5°C	10.7°C	9.5°C	7.6°C	10.2°C	11.1°C	15°C	16.7°C	17.5°C	17.3°C	13.2°C	11.7°C

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Temp	11.2°C	9.7°C	8.5°C	7.8°C	7.3°C	8°C	9.8°C	11.1°C	11.6°C	11.3°C	9.4°C	7.5°C
Feels Like	9.8°C	7.6°C	5.9°C	5°C	4.4°C	5.3°C	7.6°C	9.4°C	10.3°C	10.3°C	8.8°C	6.6°C

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