Welcome to Ticknall

Ticknall is a small village located in South Derbyshire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the National Forest and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history and is home to many historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Ticknall Village Hall and the Ticknall Methodist Church. The village is also home to the Ticknall Limeyards, which were once used to produce lime for agriculture and building purposes.

Ticknall is a popular destination for walkers and hikers, with many scenic routes to explore. The village is also home to the Calke Abbey, a National Trust property that offers visitors a glimpse into the life of a country estate. The abbey is surrounded by beautiful gardens and parkland, and visitors can explore the house and its many rooms, including the kitchen, the library, and the chapel.

The village of Ticknall is a charming and peaceful place to visit, with a strong sense of community and a rich history. Whether you are interested in exploring the countryside, learning about the village's past, or simply enjoying a quiet stroll through the streets, Ticknall has something to offer everyone. With its beautiful surroundings and friendly locals, it is no wonder that Ticknall is such a popular destination for visitors to Derbyshire.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11.1°C

Feels Like: 8.3°C

Wind: 16.1 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Dame Catherine Harpurs School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Lorna Harvey	Rose Lane Ticknall Derby Derbyshire DE73 7JW 01332862792 School Website
Foremarke Hall Other Independent School Ages:2-14 Head Teacher Mr Victoria Harding	Repton Preparatory School Milton Derby Derbyshire DE65 6EJ 01283707100 School Website
Hartshorne C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Sarah Layhe-Humphreys	Main Street Hartshorne Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 7ES 01283217423 School Website
Melbourne Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Ms Charlotte Gibbs	Packhorse Road Melbourne Derby Derbyshire DE73 8JE 01332862325 School Website
Melbourne Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Whirledge	Packhorse Road Melbourne Derby Derbyshire DE73 8JE 01332862344 School Website
Sale And Davys Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Briggs	Twyford Road Barrow-On-Trent Derby Derbyshire DE73 7HA 1332702072 School Website
Repton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Steve Tague	Springfield Road Repton Derby Derbyshire DE65 6GN 01283703732 School Website
Eureka Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Cassie Hurt	Dunsmore Way Midway Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 7LA 01283216451 School Website
Breedon On The Hill St Hardulphs Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Ellis	Main Street Breedon-On-The-Hill Derby Leicestershire DE73 8AN 01332862572 School Website
Granville Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Oliphant	Burton Road Woodville Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 7JR 1283216765 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Willington The Green, Willington, Derbyshire, DE65 6BN 4.36 Miles

Peartree Osmaston Park Road, Peartree, Derbyshire, DE24 8DT 5.90 Miles

Burton-On-Trent Borough Road, Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2DA 6.86 Miles

Derby Railway Terrace, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2RU 7.35 Miles

Spondon Station Road, Spondon, Derbyshire, DE21 7RX 7.60 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Malcars 01332 865865 2 Castle Mews, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 8JB 2.51 Miles
Chauffeurline 01332 862234 Castle Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 8JB 2.51 Miles
Eastmidlands Airportcars 01332 691122 Sinfinlane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 7HH 3.05 Miles
Ace Cars 01283 739029 Unit 5 /Bridge Farm/Sinfin La, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 7HH 3.05 Miles
County Cars 01332 704070 Sinfin La, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 7HH 3.05 Miles
Swad Cars 01283 739029 Bridge Farm, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 7HH 3.05 Miles
Chellaston Cars Uk Ltd 01332 691111 Bridgefarm Office / Sinfin Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 7HH 3.05 Miles
Bloors Private Hire 01283 550505 253 Woodville Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 7HW 3.24 Miles
Jimmy's Private Hire 01283 551624 6 Elmsdale Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 7HD 3.28 Miles
Pj's Private Hire 01283 552662 314 Burton Rd, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 7LY 3.44 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Old Ticknall Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Ashby Road (Ticknall) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Melbourne Common Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Calke Village Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Ingleby Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodhouses Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashby Road (Melbourne) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sir Francis Burdett Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Derby Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Melbourne Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Repton Road Hartshorne Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanton By Bridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castle Square Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Church Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Melbourne Medical Centre	Penn Lane Melbourne Derby Derbyshire DE73 8EF
Melbourne & Chellaston Medical Practice 01332 862124	Melbourne & Chellaston Mp Penn Lane, Melbourne Derby Derbyshire DE73 8EF
Woodville Surgery 01283 217036	The Surgery 71 Burton Road, Woodville Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 7JE
Oaklands Village And Community Care Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Oakland Village Hall Farm Road Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 8ND
Swadlincote Extended Access 01823 818100	Swadlinecote Health Ctr Civic Way Swadlinecote DE11 0AE

Local Stores

Chellaston
3 Swarkestone Road
Chellaston
Derby
Derbyshire
DE73 6UD
01332 690620
Store Website
4.32 miles

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SPAR - Repton
High Street
Repton
DE65 6GD
01283 703183
Store Website
3.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hartshorne Veterinary Surgery
62 Repton Road Hartshorne Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 7AF 01283 480910 hartshornevets@hotmail.com 2.43 miles


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Waterloo House Veterinary Services
Castle Farm Castle Street Melbourne Derbyshire DE73 8DY 01332 863732 Website 2.47 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Woodward Veterinary Practice Ltd
The Veterinary Surgery Ivanhoe Business Park Smisby Road Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 2UZ 01530 412035 enquiries@woodward-vets.co.uk Website 3.50 miles

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Swadlincote Veterinary Surgery
Unit 1, The Pipeworks Retail Park Coppice Side Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 9FQ 01283 213707 info@swadlincotevets.co.uk Website 4.18 miles

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Bright Side Vets
Waterloo House 49 West Street Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 9DN 01283 617020 manager@brightsidevets.com Website 4.32 miles
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Beech Vets
41 Beech Avenue Willington Derbyshire DE65 6DB 01283 704768 beechvets@icloud.com Website 4.41 miles
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After 5.30pm phone Etwall Vets on 01283 899898
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Local Dog Walks

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 0.29 miles

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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 2.29 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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Hicks Lodge
This Park Is Really Designed For Cyclists So Care Is Needed If Your Walking Your Dog. The Park Is Split Into 2. One Being A Gentler Walk Around A Lake With A Nice Lakeside Cafe The Other Area Is Across A Road And Into The Woodland, This Is Aimed At The More Advanced Cyclist. Although Dogs Walkers Are Welcome No Facilities Are Provided For Them. Water Bowls Are Left Outside The Cafe But When My Dog Drank From One He Was Later Sick. Located: Willesley Woodside Willesley Ln Ashby-De-La-Zouch Lancashire LE65 2TL 5.84 miles Willesley Woodside, Ashby-De-La-Zouch

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Moria Furnace
Moria Furnace Was A Brick Building Kiln. Now It's A Craft Centre, Museum, Cafe And Childrens Play Area. A Nice Walk Along The Canal Tow Path Takes You To Into The Neighbouring National Forest. Located: Furnace Lane, Moria (Nr Ashby-De-La-Zouch) Furnace Ln Moira 5.87 miles Furnace Lane, Moria (Nr Ashby-De-La-Zouch)

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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 6.44 miles Grace Dieu Woods Can Be Approached From Turlough Road, Whitwick Or Springfield, Thringstone, Leicestershire

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Trent And Mersey Canal Path (Burton)
The Trent And Mersey Canal Path From Branston To Barton Marina Is A Relatively Long But Even Route With Several Bridges, Locks, And The Opportunity To View Wildlife Along The Way. Tatenhill Lane Branston Burton-On-Trent DE14 3EZ 8.45 miles The Bridge Inn Has A Small, Free Car Park For Customers, But There Is Also Free Parking At Branston Water Park (De14 3Hd).

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Weather Forecast

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