Welcome to Lightwood

Lightwood is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, England. It is situated on the eastern edge of the Peak District National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque scenery, historic buildings, and friendly community. Lightwood is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the Peak District and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the village.

One of the most notable landmarks in Lightwood is the St. Benedict'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 intricate stonework. Another historic building in the village is the Lightwood Hall, which was built in the 17th century and is now a private residence. The hall is surrounded by beautiful gardens and is a popular spot for weddings and other events.

Lightwood is also home to a number of small businesses, including a village shop, a post office, and a pub. The Lightwood Inn is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, offering a warm welcome and traditional pub food. The village also has a primary school, a community center, and a sports field, which is used for football and cricket matches. Overall, Lightwood is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Valley Park Community School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lauren Johnstone	Norton Avenue Sheffield South Yorkshire S14 1SL 01142396464 School Website
Norton Free Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Hazel Bell	Matthews Lane Norton Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 8JS 01142745873 School Website
Charnock Hall Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Headteacher Paul Burgess	Carter Hall Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S12 3HS 1142396083 School Website
Mossbrook School Community Special School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jo Harrison	Bochum Parkway Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 8JR 01142372768 School Website
Talbot Specialist School Community Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Tricia Bennett	Lees Hall Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 9JP 01142507394 School Website
Newfield Secondary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Emma Anderson	Lees Hall Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 9JP 01142557331 School Website
Gleadless Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Sinead Gaffney	Hollinsend Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S12 2EJ 01142399705 School Website
Bankwood Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Reynolds	Bankwood Close Sheffield South Yorkshire S14 1LW 1142396711
Sheffield Springs Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Claire Cartledge	Hurlfield Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S12 2SF 01142392631 School Website
Meadowhead School Academy Trust Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Kam Grewal-Joy	Dyche Lane Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 8BR 01142372723 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Dronfield Dronfield, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2WZ 2.72 Miles

Sheffield Sheaf Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2BP 3.04 Miles

Dore & Totley Abbeydale Road South, Dore, South Yorkshire, S17 3LB 3.23 Miles

Darnall Station Road, Darnall, South Yorkshire, S9 4JU 3.55 Miles

Woodhouse Station Road, Woodhouse, South Yorkshire, S13 7RF 3.86 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
J And M Cars 0114 258 5297 161 Warminster Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 8PP 1.42 Miles
David Martin/Chauffeur 07719 138484 36 Hollythorpe Rise, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 9ND 1.52 Miles
C C Executive 0114 274 5021 14 Birch Farm Av, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 8GH 1.56 Miles
Network Cars 0114 274 7474 298A Meadowhead, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 7UH 1.68 Miles
Network Taxis 01246 417417 298A Meadowhead, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 7UH 1.68 Miles
Sheffield City Taxis 0114 239 3939 912 City Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 1GQ 1.69 Miles
Ace Executive Travel 0845 838 0607 750 City Rd, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 1GN 1.80 Miles
Abbey Cards 0114 274 6490 12A Abbey La, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 0BL 1.88 Miles
Uk Cars Ltd 0800 389 5471 Silkstone House, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 3AS 1.97 Miles
Alcom Travel 07780 901867 9 Staview Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 4HB 2.18 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Landseer Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
10 Bowman Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
76 Morland Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Constable Road Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
11 Charnock Dale Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gaunt Road Blackstock Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
191 Hemsworth Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gleadless Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
55 Arnold Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
School Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bartle/Gleadless Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carson Mount Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
300A Hollinsend Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Overend Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leighton Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Blackstock Road Surgery 0114 2585077	29 Blackstock Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S14 1AB
The Mathews Practice White Lane 0114 2398125	203 White Lane Sheffield South Yorkshire S12 3GG
Stonecroft Medical Centre 0114 2398575	Stonecroft Medical Centre 871 Gleadless Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S12 2LJ
Charnock Health Primary Care Centre 0114 2399202	Charnock Hth Prim Cre Ctr White Lane Sheffield South Yorkshire S12 3GH
Jaunty Springs Health Centre 0114 2647220	Jaunty Springs Health Ctr 53 Jaunty Way Sheffield South Yorkshire S12 3DZ

Local Stores

Constable Road
38 Constable Road
Gleadless
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S14 1BA
01142 396394
Store Website
0.56 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Coal Aston
Dyche Lane
Coal Aston
Sheffield
S18 3AA
0114 481 0993
Store Website
1.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Green Veterinary Practice
Lightwood Barn Lightwood Lane Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 8BG 01142 645454 office@greenvets.co.uk Website 0.27 miles

Animals Treated
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Springfield Veterinary Group
177 White Lane Gleadless Sheffield South Yorkshire S12 3GF 0114 264 6260 gleadless@springfieldvetgroup.co.uk Website 0.81 miles
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Sheffield Pdsa Pet Clinic
141 Northern Avenue Sheffield South Yorkshire S2 2EJ Website 1.57 miles


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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Peak Veterinary Practice
36 Olivet Road Woodseats Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 8QS 0114 250 7733 enquiries@peakvets.co.uk Website 1.64 miles
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Sheffield (Birley Moor) Vets4pets
Unit 1 Birley Moor Park Birley Moor Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S12 4WG 0114 253 1313 sheffield@vets4pets.com Website 1.80 miles
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Abbeymoor Veterinary Centres Ltd
11 Abbey Lane Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 0BJ 0114 274 7605 abbeymoor@btconnect.com Website 1.87 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 1.65 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.

Houndkirk Road
Huge Views Of Sheffield, Chesterfield And Beyond Houndkirk Rd Sheffield S11 7TU 5.33 miles

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Rivelin Valley Nature Trail
The Rivelin Valley Nature Trail Is A Flat Route Which Includes Some Lovely Woodland And Rivers That Are Great For A Little Dog Paddle. Situated Between Sheffield And The Peak District There Are Plenty Of Places To Let Your Dog Roam Free And Enjoy The Countryside. S6 5QA 5.36 miles Car Park Entrance On The A6101 Rivelin Valley Road, The Car Park Is 500M From The End Of Rivelin Valley Road / 650M From The Malin Bridge Tram Stop.

Rivelin Valley
Lovely Walk By The Water, Long Track And Plenty Of Areas For The Dogs To Play In The Water Rivelin Valley Conservation Group Parking Lot Rails Rd Sheffield S6 6GF 6.06 miles There Are Several Parking Spaces And Entrances Around The Valley

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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 6.45 miles

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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 6.88 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.

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