Welcome to Oxcroft

Oxcroft is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, England. It is situated near the town of Bolsover and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history, dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in historical records. Today, Oxcroft is a peaceful and quiet place, with a close-knit community that takes pride in its heritage.

One of the most notable features of Oxcroft is its beautiful church, St. Bartholomew's. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade II listed building. It is a stunning example of medieval architecture, with its impressive tower and beautiful stained glass windows. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Another attraction in Oxcroft is the nearby Bolsover Castle. This historic castle was built in the 17th century and is now a popular tourist destination. Visitors can explore the castle's many rooms and learn about its fascinating history. The castle is also home to a number of events throughout the year, including jousting tournaments and medieval banquets. Overall, Oxcroft is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of attractions for visitors to enjoy.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 10.2°C

Feels Like: 7.2°C

Wind: 15.4 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Brockley Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Rodgers	Clowne Road Shuttlewood Chesterfield Derbyshire S44 6AF 01246823344 School Website
Woodthorpe Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Tew	Seymour Lane Woodthorpe Mastin Moor Chesterfield Derbyshire S43 3DA 1246472584 School Website
Norbriggs Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Scragg	Norbriggs Road Mastin Moor Chesterfield Derbyshire S43 3BW 01246473398 School Website
New Direction Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Yvonne Evans	New Direction, Ringer Villa Farm, Ringer Lane Clowne Chesterfield Derbyshire S43 4BX 1246810456
Heritage High School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Debbie Elsdon	Boughton Lane Clowne Chesterfield Derbyshire S43 4QG 1246810259
Clowne Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Susie Kirby	Ringer Lane Clowne Chesterfield Derbyshire S43 4DB 01246810518 School Website
Poolsbrook Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Parker	Cottage Close Poolsbrook Chesterfield Derbyshire S43 3LF 1246472540 School Website
Clowne Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Charlotte Newton-Wall	King Street Clowne Chesterfield Derbyshire S43 4BS 01246810416 School Website
Netherthorpe School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Helen Mcvicar	Ralph Road Staveley Chesterfield Derbyshire S43 3PU 01246472220 School Website
Barlborough Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Kerry Towndrow-Birds	High Street Barlborough Chesterfield Derbyshire S43 4ET 01246810381 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Creswell Elmton Road, Creswell, Derbyshire, S80 4AZ 3.52 Miles

Whitwell Station Road, Whitwell, Derbyshire, S80 4NY 4.19 Miles

Langwith-Whaley Thorns Bathurst Terrace, Langwith, Derbyshire, NG20 9HS 4.45 Miles

Chesterfield Corporation Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7UB 5.29 Miles

Kiveton Park Kiveton Park, Kiveton Park, South Yorkshire, S26 6PB 5.58 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
1 Ab Private Hire 01246 819852 40 Clifton Avenue, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4HF 1.61 Miles
Cottam Carriages 01246 819911 6 Westfield Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4TP 1.71 Miles
Alpha Travel 01246 241999 3 Deepdale Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6BY 2.09 Miles
Club Taxi's 01246 222222 14 High Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3UX 2.24 Miles
Village Cars And Minicoaches 01246 813995 265 Creswell Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4NB 2.36 Miles
Pc's Taxis 01246 828665 9 Cherry Tree Drive, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5JL 2.48 Miles
Spire Limousines 01246 827879 86 Moorfield Avenue, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6EL 2.75 Miles
D And C Taxis 07970 639960 18 Milford Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3ET 2.99 Miles
Tower Cars 01246 280909 Unit 63/64/Clocktower Business Centre/Works Rd, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 2PE 3.25 Miles
Reynolds Cars And Mini Coaches 07976 879151 33 Laurel Crescent, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 2LS 3.48 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Stanfree Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
2 Bentinck Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shuttlewood Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Oxcroft Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Worksop Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Norbriggs Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mastin Moor Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Norbriggs Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wheatsheaf Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shuttlewood Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lansbury Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chesterfield Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barlborough Links Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
87 High Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shunters Drift Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Springs Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	The Springs Health Centre Recreation Close Clowne Chesterfield S43 4PL
The Springs Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	The Springs Health Centre Recreation Close Clowne Chesterfield S43 4PL
Springs Health Centre 01246 819444	The Springs Health Centre Recreation Close, Clowne Chesterfield Derbyshire S43 4PL
Barlborough Medical Practice 01246 819994	Barlborough Medical Pract The Old Malthouse 7 Worksop Road Barlborough, Chesterfield S43 4TY
Rectory Road Medical Centre	1 Rectory Road Staveley Chesterfield Derbyshire S43 3UZ

Local Stores

Petrol Duckmanton
Chesterfield Road
Duckmanton
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S44 5HT
01246 823220
Store Website
2.41 miles

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SPAR Inkersall
Units 1/2 Summerskill Green
Inkersall
Chesterfield
S43 3SR
01246 472771
Store Website
3.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Carrick Vets
Unit 6 4 High Road Way Barlborough Chesterfield Derbyshire S43 4XN 01246 811223 info.carrick@cvsvets.com Website 1.32 miles
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The Travelling Vet Ltd
Unit 1 Lindrick Buildings Lindrick Way Barlborough Chesterfield Derbyshire S43 4FY 07504 515215 charlotte@travellingvet.co.uk Website 1.33 miles
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Clowne Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 1 The Green Clowne Derbyshire S43 4JJ 01246 575 630 clowne@vets4pets.com Website 1.71 miles

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Staveley Vets
Leyfields House Lowgates, Staveley Chesterfield Derbyshire S43 3TR 2.03 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Chapel House Veterinary Practice Staveley
The Maples Barnfield Close Staveley Chesterfield Derbyshire S43 3UL 01246 477581 chapelhousevets@btconnet.com Website 2.24 miles
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Croft Veterinary Centre
Unit 3 Sykes Retail Park Bolsover Chesterfield Derbyshire S44 6DJ 01246 901612 info@croftveterinary.com Website 2.34 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Whitwell Wood
Amazing Walk For You And Your Furry Babies. 3 Sign Posted Walks, Red, Yellow And Blue Ranging From.75 Miles To 2 Miles. We Walk The Edge Of The Wood Which Is Around 4 Miles That Leads To A Lovely Brook. Quiet, Beautiful Walk With Plenty Of Picnic Table Stops For A Well Earned Cup Of Tea. If You Dont Fancy A Picnic, There Is A Mobile Cafe In The Layby That Does Food And Drinks Mondays -Saturdays. Also 1/2 Mile From The Wood Towards Worksop Is The Half Moon Pub Which Offers Lovely Food And A Pint. Enjoy!! Clinthill Ln Worksop Lancashire S80 3EE 4.11 miles Pass The Turning For Whitwell On The Right And Follow The Road For 1/2 Mile, Park In Layby On The Left And The Entrance To The Wood Is 20Yards Down On The Left

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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 5.65 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 6.60 miles Hardwick Hall M1 Junction 29

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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 8.10 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 9.04 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.

Clumber Park
Nice Long Walk Or A Short Riverside Walk. It Is National Trust. Dogs Can Go Off Lead But Not So On The Heathland As There Are Cattle And Sheep But Those Parts Are Well Fenced Off To Stop Ant Dogs Wandering In Accidentally. Can Go Through With Dogs On Leads. They Have Central Bark Which Is A Dog Friendly Cafe Where Dogs Can Be Either Outside Or Inside After A Good Leg Stretch. Plenty Of Parking Unnamed Road Worksop Lancashire S80 3AZ 9.76 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	5.2°C	4.2°C	4.7°C	4.9°C	5°C	5.6°C	7.1°C	9.5°C	11.2°C	9.2°C	10.2°C	8.3°C
Feels Like	1.4°C	0.5°C	2.8°C	3.3°C	3.7°C	4.1°C	5.2°C	7.6°C	9.8°C	7.2°C	5.6°C	5.2°C

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	Overcast	Overcast	Fog	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	9.2°C	9.9°C	10.2°C	10.2°C	9.3°C	10°C	9.9°C	11°C	10.6°C	8.3°C	5.8°C	5°C
Feels Like	6.6°C	7.8°C	8.4°C	8.2°C	6.8°C	7.3°C	6.9°C	8.4°C	8.1°C	5.9°C	2.8°C	2°C

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