Welcome to Shirland

Shirland is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, England. It is situated on the eastern edge of the Peak District National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was known as Schirland. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the stunning scenery and historic landmarks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Shirland is the St. Leonard'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 impressive architecture. Another popular attraction in the village is the Shirland Colliery, which was once a thriving coal mine. Today, the colliery has been transformed into a nature reserve and is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, butterflies, and wildflowers.

Shirland is also known for its strong community spirit and is home to a number of local events and festivals throughout the year. The village has a range of amenities, including a post office, a village hall, and a primary school. There are also several pubs and restaurants in the area, serving traditional English cuisine and locally brewed beers. Overall, Shirland is a charming village with a rich history and plenty to offer visitors and residents alike.

Local Schools

School	Details
Shirland Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Needham	Park Lane Shirland Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 6BH 01773832426 School Website
Mickley Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Miss Sara Street	Milton Avenue Stretton Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 6GG 01773832707 School Website
Wessington Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Maycock	The Green Wessington Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 6DQ 01773832748 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
Morton Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Lianne Jackson	Main Road Morton Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 6HH 1773872360 School Website
Alfreton Park Community Special School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Josie O' Donnell	Alfreton Park Wingfield Road Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7AL 01773483330
Christ The King Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Headteacher Megan Watts	Firs Avenue Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7EN 1773832919 School Website
Copthorne Community Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Liane Allen	Rodgers Lane Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7FF 01773832362 School Website
Westhouses Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Juliette Whitby	Bolden Terrace Westhouses Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 5AF 01773832518 School Website
South Wingfield Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Neil Hunt	Church Lane South Wingfield Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7NJ 01773832890 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Alfreton Mansfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JQ 2.28 Miles

Whatstandwell Cromford Road, Whatstandwell, Derbyshire, DE4 5HE 4.40 Miles

Ambergate Midland Terrace, Ambergate, Derbyshire, DE56 2EN 4.92 Miles

Cromford Lea Road, Cromford, Derbyshire, DE4 5JJ 5.61 Miles

Matlock Bath Dale Road, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 5JA 5.73 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Direct Travel 01773 832111 34 Strettea Lane, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 6EJ 0.38 Miles
Pinnacle Chauffeur Transport Derby 0800 783 4107 Ainmoor Grange, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 6ES 1.24 Miles
Dons Taxis 01773 833665 27 Bishop St, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7EF 1.69 Miles
Watchorn Taxis 01773 830888 6 Watchorn Cottages, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7AX 2.13 Miles
Amber Taxis 01773 836100 Unit 7/8 Salcombe Rd, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7RG 2.16 Miles
Celebration Limos 07739 630637 Wood Street North, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JR 2.19 Miles
Aj's Private Hire 07813 785909 47 Abbott Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7HD 2.49 Miles
L And B Cars 01773 832591 28 Birchwood Rd, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7QB 2.61 Miles
Michelles Taxis 01773 570000 3 Peacock Way, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1EQ 2.83 Miles
Cross County Cars 01246 862800 20-22 Thanet Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 9JR 3.03 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hallfield Gate D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Shirland Po Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Goosegreen Lane Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Town End D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Higham Post Office Box D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Priestley Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Birkinstyle Lane D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Keats Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Birches Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Quarry Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Wessington Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brackenfield Lane D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Birches Avenue D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sitwell Villas Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Four Lane End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Staffa Health	189 Birkinstyle Lane Stonebroom Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 6LD
Parkside Surgery 01773 546900	Parkside Surgery Alfreton Primary Care Ctr Church Street, Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7AH
Limes Medical Centre 01773 833133	Limes Medical Centre Limes Avenue Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7DW
The Surgery ( South Wingfield) 01773 833086	Inns Lane South Wingield Derbyshire DE55 7LW
Blackwell Medical Centre 01773 819246	Blackwell Medical Centre 6 Gloves Lane, Blackwell Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 5JJ

Local Stores

Petrol Alfreton
Nottingham Road
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 7GR
01773 521723
Store Website
2.20 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Adastra
Euro Garages
Chesterfield Road
Shirland
Alfreton
DE55 6AW
01773 689481
Store Website
1.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Quietus Vet - Caring Pet Euthanasia
3 Ogston Higham Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 6EL 01773 404 063 help@quietusvet.co.uk Website 1.36 miles
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Scarsdale Veterinary Group
Scarsdale Veterinary Group Unit 2 Nottingham Road Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7GR 01773 304900 post@scarsdalevets.com 2.21 miles

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The Charlesworth Veterinary Surgery
11 Market Place South Normanton Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 2BN reception@charlesworthvets.com Website 3.14 miles
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Somercotes Vets4pets Ltd
159 Nottingham Road Somercotes Derby Derbyshire DE55 4JH 01773 529280 somercotes@vets4pets.com Website 3.15 miles
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The Charlesworth Veterinary Surgery
57-59 Broadleys Clay Cross Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 9JN 01246 862266 reception@charlesworthvets.com Website 3.15 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 3.15 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 3.53 miles Matlock

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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 5.42 miles Places To Park On Jackass Lane And Higg Lane

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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 5.55 miles Hardwick Hall M1 Junction 29

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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 5.91 miles 8 Miles South-East Of Chesterfield, Via A6175. Leave M1 Exit 29, Follow Brown Signs.

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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 6.89 miles

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Stoney Wood
We Visited Stoney Wood Whilst Staying In Wirksworth. Walkable From The Village Or Park Close By. This Place Is Part Of A Millennium Wood Planted In An Old Quarry. Great For A Short Walk To Stretch The Legs. Go Up The Steep Hill To Find The Star Disc At The Top. Dogs Can Run Free, Lots Of Space, Grass, Winding Tracks And Trees For Exploring And Sniffing. Seems Like A Local Dog Walking Spot. Lovely Views Over The Dale From The Top. Walk Into The Village Whilst You Are There And Walk Up To The Puzzle Gardens Area For Cute Lanes And Cottages. Your Dog Will Get Lots Of Exercise From The Hills! Stoney Wood Wirksworth Greenhill Wirksworth 7.12 miles Take The Road Up Towards Middleton. Past The Pub. Just On The Outskirts Of The Town.

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