Welcome to Stanley Common

Stanley Common is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, England. It is situated approximately 7 miles east of Derby and 5 miles west of Ilkeston. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of local amenities, including a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and a number of shops and pubs. The village is also well-connected to the surrounding areas, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities.

One of the main attractions of Stanley Common is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it the perfect place for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. There are also a number of local parks and nature reserves, including the nearby Shipley Country Park, which offers a range of outdoor activities and events throughout the year.

Despite its small size, Stanley Common has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local events and festivals. The village hosts an annual summer fete, which attracts visitors from across the region, as well as a number of other events throughout the year, including a Christmas market and a fireworks display. The village also has a number of local sports teams and clubs, including a football team and a cricket club, which help to bring the community together and promote a sense of local pride.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 11.4°C

Feels Like: 8.4°C

Wind: 19 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Stanley Common C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cassie Hurt	143 Belper Road Stanley Common Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 6FS 01159322437 School Website
Scargill Cofe Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Hallsworth	Beech Lane West Hallam Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 6GU 1159320005 School Website
St Andrews C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Stanley-Wainwright	Station Road Stanley Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 6FB 01159324252 School Website
Mapperley C Of E Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Cripps	Mapperley Village Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 6BT 01159325386 School Website
Richardson Endowed Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Martyn Fearn	Main Road Smalley Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 6EF 1332880317 School Website
Morley Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Anthony Taylor	Main Road Morley Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 6DF 01332831295 School Website
Horsley Woodhouse Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Parmjit Atwal	Main Street Horsley Woodhouse Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 6AT 1332880403 School Website
Coppice Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Seaton	Roper Avenue Marlpool Heanor Derbyshire DE75 7BZ 01773712840 School Website
Heanor Gate Science College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Matt Jones	Kirkley Drive Heanor Derbyshire DE75 7RA 01773716396 School Website
Corfield C Of E Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Bignall	Thorpes Road Heanor Derbyshire DE75 7GQ 01773712893 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Langley Mill Station Road, Langley Mill, Derbyshire, NG16 4AT 3.46 Miles

Ilkeston Station Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5TE 3.64 Miles

Duffield Station Approach, Duffield, Derbyshire, DE56 4EP 4.40 Miles

Spondon Station Road, Spondon, Derbyshire, DE21 7RX 4.66 Miles

Belper Albert Street, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1DA 5.19 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Derby Airport Transfers - Elite Connect 07977 228765 Jasmine Cottage, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 6DL 2.02 Miles
Star Taxis 01773 768089 3 Old Coppice Side, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7DH 2.17 Miles
Borrowash Cars 01332 660000 4 Bottle Brook, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0PD 2.77 Miles
Airport Transfers Derby 07976 810513 10 Bowler Drive, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0JR 2.80 Miles
Oakwood Private Hire 01332 679888 1 Dukeries Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 2HA 2.95 Miles
Ilkeston Taxis 07789 696211 96 Godfrey Drive, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4HN 2.96 Miles
Double Four Taxis 0115 944 0000 146 Bath Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8FF 3.03 Miles
Baker Cars 01773 535905 3A Henshaw Place, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8RL 3.04 Miles
Little Eaton Cars 01332 880993 7 The Leys, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 5AR 3.06 Miles
Paul's Taxis Ltd 01773 710053 25 Julie Av, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7HW 3.11 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Blunt Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hayeswood Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Simon Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rose And Crown Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Peveril Crescent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanley Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Sunday Last Collection:16:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
High Lane (West) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Mapperley Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodside Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Hallam Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
St Johns Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wood Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Smalley Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Derby Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Dales Medical Centre 0115 9440320	West Hallam Village West Hallam Derby Derbyshire DE7 6GR
West Hallam Medical Ctr 0115 9440088	The Dales West Hallam Village Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 6GR
Arthur Medical Centre 01332 880249	The Arthur Medical Centre Four Lane Ends Horsley Woodhouse Derbyshire DE7 6AX
Park Surgery 01773 531011	The Park Surgery 60 Ilkeston Road Heanor Derbyshire DE75 7DX
Kelvingrove Medical Centre 01773 713201	The Kelvingrove Med. Ctr. 28 Hands Road Heanor Derbyshire DE75 7HA

Local Stores

Horsley Main Street
131 Main Street
Horsley Woodhouse
Ilkeston
Derbyshire
DE7 6AX
01332 880844
Store Website
2.31 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Breaston
Wisthorpe Road
Breaston
DE72 3AF
01334 874422
Store Website
6.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Morley Veterinary Practice Ltd
261 High Lane East West Hallam Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 6HZ 01159 326056 jamieson_vets@fastmail.fm Website 2.21 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Ambivet Veterinary Group
24 Mundy Street Heanor Derbyshire DE75 7EB 01773 717780 admin@ambivet.com Website 2.67 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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When closed a veterinary team is always available on site
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When closed a veterinary team is always available on site
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When closed a veterinary team is always available on site
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When closed a veterinary team is always available on site
Fri	08:30	20:00
When closed a veterinary team is always available on site
Sat	09:00	13:00
When closed a veterinary team is always available on site
Sun	09:00	13:00
When closed a veterinary team is always available on site

Heanor Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 1 19A Church Street Heanor Derbyshire DE75 7AH Heanor@vets4pets.com Website 2.81 miles

Animals Treated
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Ilkeston Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 3 Rutland Street Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 8DG ilkeston@vets4pets.com 3.18 miles

Animals Treated
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Scarsdale Veterinary Group
Unit 9, Oakwood District Centre Oakwood Derby Derbyshire DE21 2HT 01332 666 500 post@scarsdalevets.com Website 3.28 miles

Animals Treated
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Ambivet Veterinary Group
Little Hallam Hill Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 4LY 01159 309 729 ilkeston@ambivet.com Website 3.35 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:15	17:30
When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
Tue	08:15	17:30
When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
Wed	08:15	17:30
When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
Thu	08:15	17:30
When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
Fri	08:15	17:30
When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
Sat	09:00	13:00
When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
Sun	closed	closed
When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780

Local Dog Walks

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 2.17 miles

Location what3words splash.nooks.passions

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 3.06 miles There Is A Large Lay-By On Potato Pit Lane Directly Opposite The T-Junction With Dale Road.

Location what3words airliners.polo.kitchens

Allestree Park
Allestree Park Is A Large Park With Woodland Paths, Paved Paths And A Lake To Walk Round. You Could Avoid The Hills By Walking Along The Top Of The Golf Course But Is Set On A Big Hill. Toilets Available At One End Of The Park. Several Different Entrances And At Least 2 Car Parks. Allestree Park Duffield Road 4.17 miles

Location what3words priced.idea.envy

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 6.02 miles Ilkeston Road , Nottingham

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Kedleston Hall And Estate
Unnamed Road Derby DE22 5JH 6.56 miles

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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 7.54 miles

Location what3words owls.seats.manliness

Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear
Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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