Welcome to The Brushes

The Brushes is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, England. It is situated in the Peak District National Park, which is known for its stunning natural beauty and picturesque landscapes. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green forests, and crystal-clear streams, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The Brushes is a popular destination for hikers and walkers, as it offers a variety of scenic trails and paths that wind through the surrounding countryside. One of the most popular routes is the Limestone Way, which passes through the village and offers stunning views of the surrounding hills and valleys. The village is also home to several historic landmarks, including the 12th-century St. John the Baptist Church, which is known for its beautiful stained-glass windows and intricate stonework.

Despite its small size, The Brushes has a vibrant community and a rich cultural heritage. The village is home to several local businesses, including a pub, a post office, and a small grocery store. It also hosts several annual events and festivals, including a summer fete and a Christmas market, which attract visitors from all over the region. Overall, The Brushes is a charming and picturesque village that offers a unique blend of natural beauty, history, and community spirit.

Local Schools

School	Details
Unstone St Marys Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Rachael Fowlds	Crow Lane Unstone Dronfield Derbyshire S18 4AL 01246412096 School Website
Marsh Lane Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Fiona Marsh	School Road Marsh Lane Sheffield Derbyshire S21 5RS 01246432701 School Website
Unstone Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachael Fowlds	Main Road Unstone Dronfield Derbyshire S18 4AB 01246413109 School Website
Northfield Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Rebecca Timperley	Falcon Road Dronfield Derbyshire S18 2ED 01246413134 School Website
Dronfield Stonelow Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Robinson	Stonelow Road Dronfield Derbyshire S18 2EP 01246414370 School Website
Holmesdale Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs S Lockwood	The Avenue Dronfield Derbyshire S18 2LR 01246413284 School Website
Eckington School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Richard Cronin	Dronfield Road Sheffield Derbyshire S21 4GN 1246432849 School Website
Birk Hill Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Birch	Chestnut Avenue Eckington Derbyshire S21 4BE 01246433205 School Website
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Martyn Cooper	Green Lane Dronfield Derbyshire S18 2FZ 01246412372 School Website
Lenthall Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Ms Kerry Moody	Marsh Avenue Dronfield Derbyshire S18 2HB 01246414569 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Dronfield Dronfield, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2WZ 2.06 Miles

Dore & Totley Abbeydale Road South, Dore, South Yorkshire, S17 3LB 4.36 Miles

Chesterfield Corporation Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7UB 4.51 Miles

Woodhouse Station Road, Woodhouse, South Yorkshire, S13 7RF 4.94 Miles

Sheffield Sheaf Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2BP 5.44 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Uk Cars Ltd 0800 389 5471 Silkstone House, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 3AS 1.59 Miles
U S Private Hire 01246 410300 14 Hardwick Cl, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2LU 1.78 Miles
Valley Airport Services 01246 291147 29 Palmer Cr, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 1XW 1.88 Miles
Ej Minibus And Taxi Hire 01246 435035 Reservoir Houses, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S21 4GR 1.95 Miles
Dronfield Cars 01246 292323 36-38 Chesterfield Rd, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2XB 1.98 Miles
Network Taxis 01246 415161 34 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2XB 1.98 Miles
Dronfield Private Hire 01246 292999 31 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2XA 2.09 Miles
Safe And Sound Travel 01246 431691 170 Ravencar Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S21 4JS 2.12 Miles
Executive Chauffeured Limousines 01246 451930 119 Church St North, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9QR 2.13 Miles
Kenlin Airport Travel 01246 450262 79 Wellington Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 2BQ 2.21 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Apperknowle High St No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Miners Arms No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Handley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Marsh Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Crow Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Middle Handley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barnard Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Unstone Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Oakhill Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Ford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Dronfield Do No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Main Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nether Handley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Holmesdale Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Oakhill Medical Practice 01246 296900	Oakhill Medical Practice Oakhill Road, Dronfield Sheffield S18 2EJ
Meadowgreen Health Centre 0114 2378877	1 Dyche Close Jordanthorpe Sheffield S8 8DJ
Meadowgreen Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	1 Dyche Close Jordanthorpe Sheffield S8 8DJ
Meadowgreen Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	1 Dyche Close Jordanthorpe Sheffield S8 8DJ
Meadowgreen Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	1 Dyche Close Jordanthorpe Sheffield S8 8DJ

Local Stores

Dronfield Hartington
Hartington Road
Dronfield
Derbyshire
S18 2LF
01246 412320
Store Website
2.02 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Coal Aston
Dyche Lane
Coal Aston
Sheffield
S18 3AA
0114 481 0993
Store Website
1.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ark Veterinary Surgery
1 Holborn Avenue Dronfield Derbyshire S18 2NA 01246 415270 info@arkvetsheffield.co.uk 2.08 miles
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Killamarsh surgery
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Green Veterinary Practice
Lightwood Barn Lightwood Lane Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 8BG 01142 645454 office@greenvets.co.uk Website 2.14 miles

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Springfield Veterinary Group
177 White Lane Gleadless Sheffield South Yorkshire S12 3GF 0114 264 6260 gleadless@springfieldvetgroup.co.uk Website 2.84 miles
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Hunters Bar Veterinary Group - Dronfield
Unit Five 39 Pentland Road Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield Derbyshire S18 8ZQ 01246 410 810 huntersbar@cvsvets.co.uk Website 3.11 miles
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Sheffield (Birley Moor) Vets4pets
Unit 1 Birley Moor Park Birley Moor Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S12 4WG 0114 253 1313 sheffield@vets4pets.com Website 3.22 miles
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Springfield Veterinary Group
New Court Sheffield Road Hackenthorpe Sheffield South Yorkshire S12 4LR 0114 248 5413 hackenthorpe@springfieldvetgroup.co.uk Website 3.30 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 3.48 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.

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 4.83 miles

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Houndkirk Road
Huge Views Of Sheffield, Chesterfield And Beyond Houndkirk Rd Sheffield S11 7TU 6.75 miles

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Rivelin Valley Nature Trail
The Rivelin Valley Nature Trail Is A Flat Route Which Includes Some Lovely Woodland And Rivers That Are Great For A Little Dog Paddle. Situated Between Sheffield And The Peak District There Are Plenty Of Places To Let Your Dog Roam Free And Enjoy The Countryside. S6 5QA 7.56 miles Car Park Entrance On The A6101 Rivelin Valley Road, The Car Park Is 500M From The End Of Rivelin Valley Road / 650M From The Malin Bridge Tram Stop.

Padley Gorge
This Is An Excellent Circular Walk Through The Ancient Woodland Of Padley Gorge Starting In The Longshaw Estate Before Crossing The B6521 To Follow Beside The Burbage Brook. The Walk Travels South On The Western Bank Of The River Before Crossing And Returning Along The Eastern Bank. The Thick Tree Canopy And Running Water Ensures That This Walk Remains Cool Throughout The Summer. Whilst The Moss Covered Boulders And Many Ferns Help To Make This Feel Like A Truely Magical Place. Dogs Must Be Kept On Their Lead Whilst Passing Through The Longshaw Estate. S11 7TY 7.60 miles From Hathersage Continue Towards Sheffield On The A6187. Turn Right Following Signs Of The National Trust Longshaw Estate, The Turn Right Following The Signs For The Car Park And Estate Visitor Centre.

Froggatt
This Is A Fantastic Albeit Challenging Walk Through Woodland And Narrow English Lanes, The Steep Ascent To Froggatt Edge Is Rewarded By Breath-Taking Views At The Top. S11 7TZ 7.70 miles Take The A6187 From Sheffield, Heading Towards Hathersage. Turn Left Onto The A625 Following Signs For Froggatt. Shortly After Passing The Grouse Inn On Your Right Hand Side, Turn Right And Follow The Brown National Trust Signs For Parking.

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