Welcome to South Wingfield

South Wingfield is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, England. The village is situated approximately 5 miles south of the town of Alfreton and 12 miles north of the city of Derby. The village is known for its historic buildings, including the 14th-century church of All Saints, which is a Grade I listed building. The church is known for its impressive tower, which stands at 128 feet tall and is visible from miles around.

The village of South Wingfield has a rich history, dating back to the 11th century. The village was originally owned by the de Wingfield family, who built a castle in the area. The castle was destroyed during the English Civil War, but the ruins can still be seen today. The village also played an important role in the Industrial Revolution, with several mills and factories being built in the area.

Today, South Wingfield is a quiet and peaceful village, with a population of around 1,000 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. There are several pubs and restaurants in the area, serving traditional English food and drink. The village also has a primary school, a post office, and a village hall, which hosts a range of events throughout the year.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Wessington Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Maycock	The Green Wessington Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 6DQ 01773832748 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
Crich C Of E Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Miss Julie Kirk	Bowns Hill Crich Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5DG 01773852165 School Website
Crich Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christian Orridge	School Lane Crich Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5DF 01773852384 School Website
Watchorn Christian School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Shani Mark Ozenbrook	2,Derby Road Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7AQ 1773831352 School Website
Fritchley C Of E Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Rosie Turner	Church Street Fritchley Belper Derbyshire DE56 2FQ 01773852216 School Website
Croft Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Ms Sally Swain	Marshall Street Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7BW 01773832307 School Website
Swanwick Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Joanne Jilavu	South Street Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1BZ 01773602268 School Website
Woodbridge Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Hanson	Grange Street Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7JA 01773833138 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Whatstandwell Cromford Road, Whatstandwell, Derbyshire, DE4 5HE 2.72 Miles

Alfreton Mansfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JQ 2.83 Miles

Ambergate Midland Terrace, Ambergate, Derbyshire, DE56 2EN 2.95 Miles

Cromford Lea Road, Cromford, Derbyshire, DE4 5JJ 4.69 Miles

Matlock Bath Dale Road, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 5JA 5.10 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Watchorn Taxis 01773 830888 6 Watchorn Cottages, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7AX 1.94 Miles
Michelles Taxis 01773 570000 3 Peacock Way, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1EQ 2.18 Miles
Dons Taxis 01773 833665 27 Bishop St, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7EF 2.21 Miles
Direct Travel 01773 832111 34 Strettea Lane, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 6EJ 2.22 Miles
Aristocrat Chauffeured Cars 01773 603187 79 Hickton Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1AG 2.62 Miles
Aj's Private Hire 07813 785909 47 Abbott Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7HD 2.68 Miles
Bax Car 01773 852911 14 Hammersmith, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3RA 2.78 Miles
L And B Cars 01773 832591 28 Birchwood Rd, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7QB 2.80 Miles
Celebration Limos 07739 630637 Wood Street North, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JR 2.81 Miles
Amber Taxis 01773 836100 Unit 7/8 Salcombe Rd, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7RG 2.82 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Inns Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shaw Wood Close D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manor Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holm Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Birches Avenue D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Birches Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Four Lane End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moorwood Moor Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wingfield Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parkhead Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Wessington Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brackenfield Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crich So Market Place Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Church Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery ( South Wingfield) 01773 833086	Inns Lane South Wingield Derbyshire DE55 7LW
Crich Medical Practice 01773 852966	Crich Medical Centre Oakwell Drive, Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5PB
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
Somercotes Medical Centre 01773 602141	Somercotes Medical Centre 22 Nottingham Road Somercotes Derbyshire DE55 4JJ

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Scarsdale Veterinary Group
Scarsdale Veterinary Group Unit 2 Nottingham Road Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7GR 01773 304900 post@scarsdalevets.com 2.54 miles

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Quietus Vet - Caring Pet Euthanasia
3 Ogston Higham Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 6EL 01773 404 063 help@quietusvet.co.uk Website 2.83 miles
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Somercotes Vets4pets Ltd
159 Nottingham Road Somercotes Derby Derbyshire DE55 4JH 01773 529280 somercotes@vets4pets.com Website 2.99 miles
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Ambivet Veterinary Group
14A Derby Road Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3HQ 01773 747801 ripley@ambivet.com Website 3.58 miles
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780

The Charlesworth Veterinary Surgery
11 Market Place South Normanton Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 2BN reception@charlesworthvets.com Website 4.11 miles
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Gem Equine Ltd
12 Coupe Street Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3QD 07791806970 equinevet@live.co.uk Website 4.16 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 1.93 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 3.55 miles Places To Park On Jackass Lane And Higg Lane

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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 5.70 miles Take The Road Up Towards Middleton. Past The Pub. Just On The Outskirts Of The Town.

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Middleton Top
Walk The Derbyshire Dales Along The High Peak Trail. We Chose To Start At Middleton Top But There's Many Other Points To Jump On. The Former Railway Line Runs For 17.5Miles. There Are Toilets And Oaid Parking, Plus Cafe At Middleton Top. We Walked Towards Black Rocks. Its About 1-2 Miles, Downhill. Be Aware, It'll Make You Puff On The Way Back Up! The Track Is Stoney, Wide And Goes From Flat To Hilly, Open Views Across The Valley To Tree Lined. The Lune Has Signposts Charting The History Along The Way. Dogs Don't Have To Be On Leads But There Are Bikes! Our Dog Loved It. We Enjoyed The Spectacular Views. Middleton Top Incline And Engine House Middleton 6.23 miles Signed Posted. Head To Middleton Near Wirksworth.

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Shipley Country Park
This Is One Of Our Favourite Walks. There Are Several Miles Of Relatively Flat Paths Where Your Dog Can Be Off Lead And A Lake If Your Furry Friend Wants A Dip. Be Careful Though As People Do Fish Here. There Is An All Terrain Wheelchair For Hire And A Fab Coffee Shop (Outside Seating Too If You Want To Take The Dog). 8 Slack Ln Heanor Lancashire DE75 7GX 7.06 miles

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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 7.43 miles Hardwick Hall M1 Junction 29

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