Welcome to Lower Thurvaston

Lower Thurvaston is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Dove and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the main attractions in Lower Thurvaston is the St. Peter'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 architecture. The church is open to visitors throughout the year and is a popular destination for those interested in history and architecture.

Another popular attraction in Lower Thurvaston is the Dove Valley Trail, which is a 17-mile walking trail that runs through the village and surrounding countryside. The trail is known for its stunning views of the River Dove and the surrounding hills and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The trail is well-marked and is suitable for all levels of fitness, making it a great way to explore the beautiful countryside around Lower Thurvaston.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 7.3°C

Feels Like: 4.6°C

Wind: 9.2 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Long Lane Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Teresa Bosley	Long Lane Dalbury Lees Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 5BJ 01332824339 School Website
Longford Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elise Piper-Hadfield	Main Street Longford Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 3DR 1335330364 School Website
Brailsford C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicola Foulds	Luke Lane Brailsford Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 3BY 01335360393 School Website
Kirk Langley C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jayne Stevenson	Moor Lane Kirk Langley Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 4LQ 01332824264 School Website
Church Broughton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Andrew Rudge	Main Street Church Broughton Derby Derbyshire DE65 5AS 01283585301 School Website
Hackwood Primary Academy Free Schools Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Principal Forid Miah	240 Starflower Way Derby Derbyshire DE3 0FD 1332985466 School Website
John Port Spencer Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Squire	Main Street Etwall Derby Derbyshire DE65 6LU 1283734111 School Website
Silverhill Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Steve Burley	Draycott Drive Mickleover Derby Derbyshire DE3 0QE 01332511138 School Website
Mugginton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Joseph Green	Weston Underwood Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 4PL 01335360261 School Website
Etwall Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Sarah Bentley	Egginton Road Etwall Derby Derbyshire DE65 6NB 01283732301 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Tutbury And Hatton Station Road, Hatton, Derbyshire, DE65 5DX 5.46 Miles

Willington The Green, Willington, Derbyshire, DE65 6BN 6.78 Miles

Duffield Station Approach, Duffield, Derbyshire, DE56 4EP 7.28 Miles

Derby Railway Terrace, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2RU 7.46 Miles

Peartree Osmaston Park Road, Peartree, Derbyshire, DE24 8DT 7.74 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Dorchester Carriage And Limousine Co 01332 824444 12 Ashbourne Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 4NS 3.06 Miles
Hilton Private Hire 01283 736888 Unit 24/Hilton Ind Est/Sutton La, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 5FE 4.12 Miles
Evets Classic Cars 01283 734538 Unit 20 Hilton Industrial Estate, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 5FE 4.12 Miles
Hilton Cars 01283 736888 Unit 19 Hilton Industrial Estate, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 5FE 4.12 Miles
Etwall Cars 01283 209878 6 Blakelow Drive, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 6NN 4.24 Miles
S Q Limousine Co 01332 332516 24 Sydenham Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 4EH 4.79 Miles
Eazy Travel Minibus Hire 07966 371984 34 Eaton Close, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 5ED 5.02 Miles
Safeline Travel Ltd 01332 601148 21 Haven Baulk Av, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 4BL 5.28 Miles
Executive Minibus 07811 362315 21 Havenbaulk Avenue, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 4BL 5.28 Miles
Superbus Executive Minibus Service 070 9284 2357 29 Micklecroft Gardens, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 4QX 5.30 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Thurvaston Stoop Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Long Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:45
Culland Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cropper Top Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hoargate Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Longford Marsh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dalbury Lees Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hollington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Longford Post Office Box Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Burrows Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trusley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sutton On The Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ednaston Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brailsford Green D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Brailsford & Hulland Medical Practice 01335 360328	Brailsford Medical Centre The Green, Brailsford Derby Derbyshire DE6 3BX
Mickleover Medical Centre 01332 513283	The Medical Centre Vicarage Road, Mickleover Derby Derbyshire DE3 0HA
Mickleover Surgery 01332 519160	Mickleover Surgery 10 Cavendish Way Mickleover Derby DE3 9BJ
Wellbrook Medical Centre 01283 732406	Wellbrook Medical Centre Welland Road, Hilton Derby Derbyshire DE65 5GZ
The Surgery (Mackworth) 01332 345043	5 Tufnell Gardens Mackworth Derby Derbyshire DE22 4DY

Local Stores

Langley Park
Langley Park, Samuel Road
Derby
Derbyshire
DE22 4DT
01332 980892
Store Website
4.29 miles

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SPAR - Harvest Energy Littleover
475 BURTON ROAD
LITTLEOVER
DE23 6FQ
01162 489 600
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Llm Farm Vets Derbyshire (Ashbourne)
Units D And E Ednaston Business Centre Hollington Road, Ednaston Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 3AE 01335 361 420 Ashbourne@llmvets.co.uk Website 2.13 miles

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Peakfield Farm Vets
The Stable Sapperton Manor, Sapperton Lane Church Broughton Derby Derbyshire DE65 5AU 01283 243363 chris.butterworth@peakfieldsfarmvets.co.uk Website 3.71 miles

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Sarah Smith Cardiology
Ivy Court Willington Road Etwall Derby Derbyshire DE65 6JG 01283 733766 referrals@sarahsmithcardiology.co.uk Website 4.09 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Closed Bank Holidays OOH Emergencies dial the practice number 01283 733766
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Etwall Vets
Eggington Road Etwall Derby Derbyshire DE65 6NB 01283 704768 reception@etwallvets.co.uk Website 4.22 miles
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Paw Print Veterinary Practice
197 Station Road Mickleover Derbyshire DE3 9FG 01332 959480 hello@pawprintvets.co.uk Website 4.28 miles
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Scarsdale Veterinary Group
73 Devonshire Drive Mickleover Derby Derbyshire DE3 9HD 01332 518585 post@scarsdalevets.co. Website 4.59 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Kedleston Hall And Estate
Unnamed Road Derby DE22 5JH 4.52 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 6.89 miles

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Carsington Water
Carsington Water Is A Reservoir Operated By Severn Trent Water, Located In Derbyshire, On The Doorstep Of The Peak District National Park. It Is An Area With A Good Amount Of Wildlife, With A Wildlife Centre And Bird Hides Along The Route. The Walk Itself Is Relatively Easy, In Terms Of Level Walking Through Fields And Woodland. DE6 1ST 8.50 miles Leave M1 At Junction 28, Signposted Derby. Leave A38 For The A610 Towards Ambergate. At A6, Turn Right To Matlock, Then Left Onto B5035 To Wirksworth. At T-Junction With B5023, Turn Right & Then Left To Re-Join The B5035, And Continue For 4-Miles.

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Milton To Foremark Loop
A Hilly, Well-Marked 7 Mile Walk That Encompasses Open Fields, Woodland, And Beaches. Main Street Milton Derby DE65 6EF 8.84 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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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 10.37 miles Places To Park On Jackass Lane And Higg Lane

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Trent And Mersey Canal Path (Burton)
The Trent And Mersey Canal Path From Branston To Barton Marina Is A Relatively Long But Even Route With Several Bridges, Locks, And The Opportunity To View Wildlife Along The Way. Tatenhill Lane Branston Burton-On-Trent DE14 3EZ 10.52 miles The Bridge Inn Has A Small, Free Car Park For Customers, But There Is Also Free Parking At Branston Water Park (De14 3Hd).

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-8.6°C	-9.2°C	-12.7°C	-14.1°C	-13°C	-9.2°C	-5.3°C	-2.1°C	-0.3°C	-1.2°C	-4.6°C	-6.5°C

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Temp	-3°C	-3.6°C	-3.9°C	-4°C	-3.2°C	1.2°C	5.9°C	9.4°C	10.7°C	9.4°C	6.1°C	3°C
Feels Like	-7.7°C	-8.3°C	-8.7°C	-8.8°C	-7.9°C	-2.8°C	2.9°C	7.3°C	9.1°C	7.8°C	3.6°C	-0.6°C

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