Welcome to Overseal

Overseal is a small village located in the South Derbyshire district of Derbyshire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the National Forest 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 2,000 people and is a close-knit community with a strong sense of community spirit.

One of the main attractions of Overseal is the National Forest. The forest covers over 200 square miles and is home to a wide range of wildlife and plant species. The forest is a popular destination for walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers. There are many walking and cycling trails throughout the forest, as well as picnic areas and nature reserves. The forest is also home to a number of visitor attractions, including the Conkers Discovery Centre, which offers a range of activities for all ages.

Another popular attraction in Overseal is the Moira Furnace Museum. The museum is located on the banks of the Ashby Canal and tells the story of the iron industry in the area. The museum is housed in a restored 19th-century furnace and features exhibits on the history of iron production, as well as displays on the local wildlife and ecology. The museum also hosts a range of events throughout the year, including craft fairs, music festivals, and historical reenactments.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 10.1°C

Feels Like: 6.6°C

Wind: 19.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Overseal Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Hughes	Woodville Road Overseal Swadlincote Derbyshire DE12 6LU 01283760398 School Website
Linton Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Catherine Hollis	Main Street Linton Swadlincote Derbyshire DE12 6QA 01283760382 School Website
The Linnet Independent Learning Centre Other Independent Special School Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mr Malcolm Kerridge	107 Mount Pleasant Road Castle Gresley Derbyshire DE11 9JE 1283213989 School Website
Netherseal St Peters C Of E C Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Melanie Machell	Main Street Swadlincote Derbyshire DE12 8BZ 01283760283 School Website
Albert Village Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cheryl Lott	Occupation Road Albert Village Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 8HA 1283217880 School Website
Aspris Telford School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Davis	The Upper Forge Dale Road Coalbrookdale Ironbridge DE11 9LR 1952433637 School Website
St George's Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Kim Millar	Church Street Church Gresley Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 9NP 1283217199 School Website
Donisthorpe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sylvie Newman	Ashby Road Donisthorpe Swadlincote Derbyshire DE12 7QF 1530270371 School Website
Moira Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Ellis	Blackfordby Lane Moira Swadlincote Leicestershire DE12 6EX 01283217450 School Website
Pennine Way Junior Academy Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr R Mansfield	Pennine Way Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 9EY 01283223697 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Burton-On-Trent Borough Road, Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2DA 5.95 Miles

Polesworth Orchard Close, Polesworth, Staffordshire, B78 1BX 7.81 Miles

Willington The Green, Willington, Derbyshire, DE65 6BN 8.18 Miles

Tamworth Victoria Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7JT 8.44 Miles

Wilnecote Watling Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 5AL 9.81 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Keith's Private Hire 01283 222918 5 Castle Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9LH 1.66 Miles
First Class Cars 01283 221747 Unit 2/Portwood Ind Est/Church St, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9NR 1.71 Miles
L A Cars 01283 222454 31 Ashbourne Drive, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9LL 1.79 Miles
Alliance Cars 01283 229933 Bridge St, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8EL 2.01 Miles
Airportman 01283 225227 95 George Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9NZ 2.03 Miles
Tony's Cabs 07768 410407 9 Blackfordby Lane, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 6EX 2.21 Miles
Ace Cars 01283 216636 Hill Top Works/Pool St, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8EG 2.31 Miles
Swad Cars 01283 216636 Hill Top Works, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8EG 2.31 Miles
Ashby Van Hire Ltd 01530 411911 Unit 3 Kiln Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8ED 2.41 Miles
24 7 Private Hire 01283 222288 Unit E/Sharpes Ind Est/Alexandra Rd, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9AZ 2.53 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Overseal Post Office Box Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Coronation Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lullington Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodville Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gorsey Lees Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newtown Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Short Heath Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spring Cottage Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Linton Heath Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mount Pleasant Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grangewood House Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shortheath Rd/Bath Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Donisthorpe Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Linton Post Office Box Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Measham Rd/Coopers Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Gresleydale Healthcare Centre 01283 227870	Glamorgan Way Church Gresley Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 9JT
Gresleydale Health Care Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Glamorgan Way Church Gresley Swadlincote DE11 9GB
Woodville Surgery 01283 217036	The Surgery 71 Burton Road, Woodville Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 7JE
Heartwood Medical Practice 01283 818100	Swadlincote Health Centre Civic Way Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 0AE
Swadlincote Extended Access 01823 818100	Swadlinecote Health Ctr Civic Way Swadlinecote DE11 0AE

Local Stores

Overseal
67 Burton Road
Overseal
Swadlincote
Derbyshire
DE12 6JJ
01283 763782
Store Website
0.20 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - St Peters
Euro Garages
St. Peters Bridge
St. Peters, Stapenhill
Burton upon Trent
DE15 9AW
01283 541 575
Store Website
4.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Swadlincote Veterinary Surgery
Unit 1, The Pipeworks Retail Park Coppice Side Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 9FQ 01283 213707 info@swadlincotevets.co.uk Website 2.59 miles

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Bright Side Vets
Waterloo House 49 West Street Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 9DN 01283 617020 manager@brightsidevets.com Website 2.60 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Woodward Veterinary Practice Ltd
The Veterinary Surgery Ivanhoe Business Park Smisby Road Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 2UZ 01530 412035 enquiries@woodward-vets.co.uk Website 4.05 miles

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Hartshorne Veterinary Surgery
62 Repton Road Hartshorne Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 7AF 01283 480910 hartshornevets@hotmail.com 4.07 miles


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The Star Animal Rehabilitation And Wellness Clinic Ltd
Unit 12, Elms Business Park Atherstone Road Appleby Magna Swadlincote Derbyshire DE12 7AP 01530 270170 info@starclinicrehab.co.uk Website 4.48 miles
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Highland Veterinary Centre
361 Rosliston Road Stapenhill Burton-On-Trent Staffordshire DE15 9RJ 01283 562111 reception@highlandvetclinic.co.uk Website 4.51 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Moria Furnace
Moria Furnace Was A Brick Building Kiln. Now It's A Craft Centre, Museum, Cafe And Childrens Play Area. A Nice Walk Along The Canal Tow Path Takes You To Into The Neighbouring National Forest. Located: Furnace Lane, Moria (Nr Ashby-De-La-Zouch) Furnace Ln Moira 1.20 miles Furnace Lane, Moria (Nr Ashby-De-La-Zouch)

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Hicks Lodge
This Park Is Really Designed For Cyclists So Care Is Needed If Your Walking Your Dog. The Park Is Split Into 2. One Being A Gentler Walk Around A Lake With A Nice Lakeside Cafe The Other Area Is Across A Road And Into The Woodland, This Is Aimed At The More Advanced Cyclist. Although Dogs Walkers Are Welcome No Facilities Are Provided For Them. Water Bowls Are Left Outside The Cafe But When My Dog Drank From One He Was Later Sick. Located: Willesley Woodside Willesley Ln Ashby-De-La-Zouch Lancashire LE65 2TL 2.65 miles Willesley Woodside, Ashby-De-La-Zouch

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Brantson Water Park
Branston Water Park Is A Premier Wildlife Site In East Staffordshire. Located Just Outside Burton Off The A38. The Site Is A Local Natural Reserve And Has Also Received The Prestigious Green Flag Award Again This Year And Has Successfully Held The Award Since 2005 In Recognition Of The Quality, Cleanliness, Safety And Wildlife Value Of The Site.In Recent Years The Site Has Been Improved With Better Signage, A Small Visitors Centre And Ample Parking. There Is A Level Path Running Around The Entire Site Giving Excellent Disabled Access, A Children’S Play Area, Toilets And Information On The Types Of Birds And Habitats That Are Found At Branston Water Park. 76 Lichfield Rd Branston Burton-On-Trent DE14 3HD 5.72 miles

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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 5.96 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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Ticknall Limeyards And Calke Abbey Loop
A Five Mile Loop From Ticknall Through The Grounds Of Calke Abbey And Out Via The Ticknall Lime Quarry, Limeyards, And Lime Kilns. Main Street Ticknall 6.62 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 6.86 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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Weather Forecast

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