Welcome to Lower Pilsley

Lower Pilsley is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles east of Chesterfield and has a population of around 1,500 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. There are several footpaths and bridleways that lead from the village into the surrounding countryside, including the Trans Pennine Trail which runs through the village.

The village has a rich history and there are several historic buildings and landmarks to explore. One of the most notable is St. James' Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a Norman doorway and a 14th-century tower. Another historic landmark in the village is the Pilsley Colliery Memorial, which commemorates the miners who lost their lives in the local coal mines. The memorial is located in the village square and is a poignant reminder of the village's industrial past.

Despite its small size, Lower Pilsley has a strong sense of community and there are several local amenities and services available to residents. These include a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and several shops and pubs. The village also has a cricket club and a football club, which are popular with locals. Overall, Lower Pilsley is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 9.4°C

Feels Like: 6.7°C

Wind: 11.9 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
Sharley Park Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Nicola Stevenson	Pilsley Road Danesmoor Clay Cross Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 9BN 01246864833 School Website
Park House Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephanie Kavanagh	Rupert Street Lower Pilsley Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 8DB 01246851185 School Website
Pilsley Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Lynn Brook	Station Road Pilsley Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 8EU 01773872378 School Website
Tupton Hall School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Knowles	Station New Road Old Tupton Chesterfield S42 6LG 1246863127 School Website
Holmgate Primary School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Tim Priestley	Holmgate Road Clay Cross Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 9QD 01246862270 School Website
North Wingfield Primary And Nursery Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachael Peacock	80 Chesterfield Road North Wingfield Derbyshire S42 5LE 1246851176 School Website
Morton Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Lianne Jackson	Main Road Morton Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 6HH 1773872360 School Website
Tibshelf Community School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Lucie Wainwright	Doe Hill Lane Tibshelf Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 5LZ 01773872391 School Website
Stonebroom Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sara George	High Street Stonebroom Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 6JY 01773872449 School Website
Tupton Primary And Nursery Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Katherine Richards	Queen Victoria Road New Tupton Chesterfield Derbyshire S42 6DY 1246862191 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Alfreton Mansfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JQ 4.42 Miles

Chesterfield Corporation Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7UB 5.43 Miles

Sutton Parkway Low Moor Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5LG 6.77 Miles

Kirkby-In-Ashfield Victoria Road, Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8EJ 7.03 Miles

Whatstandwell Cromford Road, Whatstandwell, Derbyshire, DE4 5HE 7.13 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Mick's Minibus Hire 01246 864873 20-22 Thanet Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 9JR 1.01 Miles
Cross County Cars 01246 862800 20-22 Thanet Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 9JR 1.01 Miles
Shaws Taxis Ltd 01246 863840 20-22 Thanet Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 9JR 1.01 Miles
A2b Cars 01246 863800 Market Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 9JE 1.10 Miles
Way 2 Travel 01246 864557 160 North Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 9PT 1.75 Miles
Bob Parry Airport Transfers And Taxi Services 01246 850272 Carendon, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 5LD 1.78 Miles
Prestige Cars 01246 864743 9 Ford St, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 6YN 1.82 Miles
Pinnacle Chauffeur Transport Derby 0800 783 4107 Ainmoor Grange, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 6ES 1.92 Miles
Lincoln Chauffeur Executive Services 01522 723591 10 Birkin Avenue, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 6DT 2.21 Miles
Bes Taxis 01773 650000 89B High Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 5NU 2.33 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Danesmoor Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Penncroft Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Springvale Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Pilsley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rupert Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coney Green Business Centre Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Coney Green Business Centre Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Bridge Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bestwood Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadleys Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco Stores Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
St Lawrence Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thanet Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Morton Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Staffa Health	Willow Close Pilsley Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 8JA
Clay Cross Medical Centre 01246 862237	Bridge Street Clay Cross Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 9NG
Royal Primary Care Clay Cross 01246 866771	Blue Dykes Surgery Eldon St, Clay Cross Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 9NR
St Lawrence Road Surgery 01246 851029	17-19 St Lawrence Road North Wingfield Chesterfield Derbyshire S42 5LH
St Lawrence Court Surgery	St. Lawrence Road North Wingfield Chesterfield Derbyshire S42 5LH

Local Stores

North Wingfield
21 Williamthorpe Road
North Wingfield
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S42 5PD
01246 853755
Store Website
1.45 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Matt Smith Vets
6 Florence Road Clay Cross Derbyshire S45 9ND 01246 587001 hello@mattsmithvets.com Website 0.75 miles
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The Charlesworth Veterinary Surgery
57-59 Broadleys Clay Cross Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 9JN 01246 862266 reception@charlesworthvets.com Website 1.00 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 1.00 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 2.49 miles
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Appointments and Visits can be outside these times

The Charlesworth Veterinary Surgery
11 Market Place South Normanton Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 2BN reception@charlesworthvets.com Website 4.32 miles
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Scarsdale Veterinary Group
Scarsdale Veterinary Group Unit 2 Nottingham Road Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7GR 01773 304900 post@scarsdalevets.com 4.59 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Hardwick Hall
With 2,500 Acres Of Parkland To Explore, This Walk Leads You On A Three-Mile Loop, With Views Of Hardwick Hall From The Far Side Of The Valley. S44 5RW 3.26 miles 8 Miles South-East Of Chesterfield, Via A6175. Leave M1 Exit 29, Follow Brown Signs.

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Hardwick Hall
Hardwick Hall Is A National Trust Property So Parking And Is Free For Nt Members. There Are Various Walks Around The Hall. Some Link To The Teversal Trial Where Others Are A 45Min - 1 Hr Walk Around The Park Area. Small Wooden Area And Then Pathways Around The Hall And Parkland. We Go Most Weekends (As Its Local). Lovely Newly Renovated Cafe/Restaurant For Coffee, Breakfast Or Lunch. Great Play Area And Picnic Area For Kids. Woodland Trial With Climbing Log, Swings Etc. Hardwick Old Hall Doe Lea Chesterfield S44 5QJ 3.39 miles Hardwick Hall M1 Junction 29

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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 6.27 miles Matlock

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Portland Park Kirkby In Ashfield
Lovely Place, Walk Can Be As Long Or As Short As You Want To Make It. Large Free Car Park And Cafe To Enjoy Some Nice Tea And Cake, Lunch And You Can Even Enjoy A Beer Or Two. Walk Takes You Up Over A Working Train Track And Onto Some Large Open Fields, Plenty Of Room For The Furry Kids To Burn Off Some Energy, My Dog Enjoys Paddling In The Brook. 10 Keepers Ave Kirkby In Ashfield Nottingham NG17 8RT 7.43 miles

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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 7.44 miles

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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 8.30 miles Places To Park On Jackass Lane And Higg Lane

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	9.8°C	8.8°C	5.3°C	4.1°C	7.2°C	11.6°C	15.3°C	17.1°C	17.9°C	17.3°C	15.2°C	13.5°C

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Temp	12.1°C	11.2°C	10°C	9.2°C	9.9°C	10.6°C	11.1°C	12.4°C	13.3°C	13.4°C	12.5°C	10.7°C
Feels Like	12.1°C	11.2°C	9.5°C	8.3°C	9.2°C	9.9°C	10.7°C	12.5°C	13.5°C	13.5°C	12.7°C	10.8°C

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Temp	10.1°C	9.1°C	8.4°C	7.9°C	12.1°C	17.1°C	21.3°C	22.3°C	21.9°C	21°C	19.8°C	15°C
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