Welcome to Shardlow

Shardlow is a small village located in the south of Derbyshire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Trent and is known for its historic canal system. The village has a rich history dating back to the 18th century when it was a thriving inland port. Today, Shardlow is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world who come to explore its picturesque streets and learn about its fascinating past.

One of the most notable features of Shardlow is its canal system. The village is home to the Shardlow Heritage Centre, which houses a collection of artifacts and exhibits that tell the story of the canal system and its importance to the village. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the canal towpath, taking in the stunning views of the surrounding countryside and watching the boats as they pass by. The canal system is also home to a variety of wildlife, including ducks, swans, and herons, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers.

In addition to its canal system, Shardlow is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. The village has a number of listed buildings, including the Old Grammar School, which dates back to the 17th century, and the Old Crown Inn, which was once a popular stop for travelers on the canal. Other notable landmarks include the village church, which dates back to the 13th century, and the village green, which is a popular spot for picnics and outdoor activities. Overall, Shardlow is a charming village with a rich history and plenty to see and do for visitors of all ages.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 9°C

Feels Like: 5.3°C

Wind: 18.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Shardlow Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Kylie Magner	London Road Shardlow Derby Derbyshire DE72 2GR 01332792215 School Website
Aston On Trent Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sam Moore	Long Croft Aston-On-Trent Derby Derbyshire DE72 2UH 01332799478 School Website
Draycott Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Claire Evans	Hopwell Road Draycott Derby Derbyshire DE72 3NH 01332872261 School Website
Orchard Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Shields	Grange Drive Castle Donington Derby Derbyshire DE74 2QU 1332810078 School Website
Hemington Primary School Community School Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mrs Eimear Davis	Main Street Hemington Derby Leicestershire DE74 2RB 01332810447 School Website
St Edwards Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Lacey	Dovecote Castle Donington Derby Leicestershire DE74 2LH 01332810231 School Website
Castle Donington College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Julie Sheppard	Mount Pleasant Castle Donington Derby Leicestershire DE74 2LN 01332810528 School Website
Ellern Mede Derby School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Adel Shirbini	96 Draycott Road Breaston Derby DE72 3DB 2089597774
Foxbridge Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Pamela Bridgwood	Welsted Road Castle Donington DE74 2SN 1332415978 School Website
Weston On Trent C Of E Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Burns	Forrester Avenue Weston-On-Trent Derby Derbyshire DE72 2HX 01332700488 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Long Eaton Tamworth Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 3GS 3.00 Miles

Spondon Station Road, Spondon, Derbyshire, DE21 7RX 3.75 Miles

East Midlands Parkway Station Approach Road, Off A453, Remembrance Way, Near Ratcliffe-On-Soar, Nottinghamshire, NG11 0EE 4.06 Miles

Peartree Osmaston Park Road, Peartree, Derbyshire, DE24 8DT 5.05 Miles

Derby Railway Terrace, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2RU 5.63 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Shardlow Cars 01332 793173 6 London Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 2GR 0.27 Miles
Limos For You 0800 005 1200 11 Old Cavindish Bridge, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 2HL 0.78 Miles
Short Term Contract Hire 01332 290173 12 Bramley Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 3SX 3.02 Miles
Connection Cabs Derby 01332 758954 2 Star Cottages, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0JH 3.59 Miles
Double Seven Taxis 0115 946 4677 12 Cornwallis Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 1DW 3.61 Miles
Derby Chauffeurs 01332 706135 78 Chestnut Avenue, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 6RW 3.70 Miles
Posh Car Ltd 07930 340857 23 Queen Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 1BJ 3.84 Miles
L.E. Taxi's 0115 916 4444 43 Tamworth Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 1AX 3.87 Miles
P-B Travel Derby 07708 525805 37 Moult Avenue, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 7FW 3.91 Miles
Market Taxis 0115 972 7700 28A Tamworth Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 1JJ 3.93 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cowlinshaw Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shardlow Village Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Warf Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Cavendish Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cavendish Bridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aston On Trent Collection Today available until:15:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ambaston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trent Lane Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:16:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Trent Lane Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Weston Road Aston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Darsway Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Draycott Post Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bondgate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thulston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Derby Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery ( Aston On Trent) 1332792888	8 Bell Avenue Aston On Trent Derby Derbyshire DE72 2BE
Castle Donington Surgery 01332 856050	Castle Donington Surgery 53 Borough Street Castle Donington Derbyshire DE74 2LB
The Surgery ( Breaston) 01332 872271	1 Bridgefield Draycott Road Breaston Derby Derbyshire DE72 3DS
Wilmot Street Surgery 0115 9733429	165 Wilmot Street Sawley Long Eaton Nottinghamshire NG10 3EL
The Park Medical Practice ( B'wash) 01332 665511	46 Derby Road Borrowash Derby Derbyshire DE72 3HA

Local Stores

Castle Donington
Station Road
Castle Donington
Derby
Leicestershire
DE74 2NJ
01332 853951
Store Website
1.64 miles

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SPAR - Castle Donnignton
Former Community Library
Delven Lane
Castle Donnington
DE74 2LJ
Store Website
1.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dovecote Veterinary Hospital
5 Delven Lane Castle Donington Derby Derbyshire DE74 2LJ 01332 812500 info@dovecoteveterinaryhospital.co.uk Website 2.12 miles
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White Cross Vets Alvaston
1238 London Road Alvaston Derby Derbyshire DE24 8QP 01332 756060 alv@whitecrossvets.co.uk 3.67 miles
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Abbeyserve Limited
248 Derby Road Chellaston Derbyshire DE73 6RU 01332 700256 admin@abbeyderby.co.uk Website 3.70 miles

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Ashfield House Veterinary Hospital Limited
142 Derby Road Long Eaton Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG10 4ER 0115 972 7050 info@ashvet.co.uk Website 3.75 miles
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Ark Veterinary Clinics
13 St. Johns Street Long Eaton Nottingham Derbyshire NG10 1BW 01159 723650 enquiries@arkvetclinics.co.uk Website 3.76 miles
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Scarsdale Veterinary Group
247 Chellaston Road Shelton Lock Derby Derbyshire DE24 9EG 3.78 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Dale Abbey Loop
A 4-Mile Hike Through Woodlands And Across Fields, Passing Several Historic Places Of Interest (Hermit's Wood, All Saints Church, And The Ruins Of Dale Abbey). Potato Pit Ln Lancashire 5.04 miles There Is A Large Lay-By On Potato Pit Lane Directly Opposite The T-Junction With Dale Road.

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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 6.33 miles

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Bramcote Park
Huge Park With Adjoining Woods Plenty Of Space To Walk And Let Your Dog Run Around 51 Ilkeston Rd Bramcote Nottingham NG9 3JP 6.45 miles Ilkeston Road , Nottingham

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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 7.57 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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Grace Dieu Woods
A Sustrans Track Runs Through This Woodland, But Away From That There Are Walks Within The Woodland. 27 Springfield Thringstone Coalville Lancashire LE67 8LT 7.84 miles Grace Dieu Woods Can Be Approached From Turlough Road, Whitwick Or Springfield, Thringstone, Leicestershire

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Wollaton Hall
This Is A Beautiful Stately Home In The City Of Nottingham. There Is A Large Park, Some Areas Wooded And Large Open Grass Lawns. You Can Let Your Dogs Off The Lead Except In The Fenced Areas Where The Park's Deer Herd Is Grazed - This Will Be Clearly Marked. There Is A Lake To Walk Around And The Dogs Can Swim, Just Avoid Areas With Water Fowl. A Kids Play Area, Cafe And Shop Top This Off. With No Entrance Fee And Cheap Parking, It's Great For A Day Out With A Picnic Or An Hour Or Too. 2 Wollaton Hall Nottingham Lancashire NG8 2AE 8.07 miles

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Weather Forecast

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