Welcome to Upper Hartshay

Upper Hartshay is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, England. The village is situated in the Amber Valley district and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a small population of around 200 people and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Upper Hartshay is the St. Giles Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. The church is known for its beautiful architecture and stunning stained glass windows. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Another notable landmark in the village is the Hartshay Hall. The hall is a Grade II listed building and was built in the 17th century. The hall is now used as a residential care home.

Upper Hartshay is also known for its beautiful countryside and scenic walks. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it an ideal place for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling. The village is also home to a number of wildlife species, including deer, foxes, and rabbits. The village is a popular destination for nature lovers and those who want to experience the beauty of the English countryside.

Local Weather

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Temp: 7.3°C

Feels Like: 4.8°C

Wind: 8.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Lons Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Ms Amanda Joynes	Tavistock Avenue Lons Garden Estate Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3SE 01773744319 School Website
Ripley Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Cathy Bednal	Sandham Lane Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3HE 01773745014 School Website
Swanwick Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Joanne Jilavu	South Street Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1BZ 01773602268 School Website
St Johns C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Wendy Rose	Dannah Street Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3BD 01773742457 School Website
Ripley Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Doleman	Kirk Close Off Highfield Way Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3RY 01773743354 School Website
Ripley Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Ms Jennifer Clarke	Poplar Avenue Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3PN 01773742281 School Website
Swanwick Hall School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Fawcett	Derby Road Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1AE 01773602106 School Website
Swanwick School And Sports College Community Special School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Greenhough	Hayes Lane Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1AR 01773602198 School Website
Heage Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Karen O'connor	School Lane Heage Belper Derbyshire DE56 2AL 01773852188 School Website
The Ripley Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Frost-Briggs	Peasehill Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3JQ 01773746334 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ambergate Midland Terrace, Ambergate, Derbyshire, DE56 2EN 2.57 Miles

Alfreton Mansfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JQ 3.24 Miles

Belper Albert Street, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1DA 3.67 Miles

Whatstandwell Cromford Road, Whatstandwell, Derbyshire, DE4 5HE 3.86 Miles

Langley Mill Station Road, Langley Mill, Derbyshire, NG16 4AT 4.81 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bax Car 01773 852911 14 Hammersmith, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3RA 0.27 Miles
Andys Taxis 01773 570000 36 Ferrers Way, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3GZ 0.45 Miles
L O Taxis 07794 786931 11 Cavendish Dr, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3GW 1.06 Miles
Aristocrat Chauffeured Cars 01773 603187 79 Hickton Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1AG 1.25 Miles
Deans Taxis 07974 476653 17 Hopton Close, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3TQ 1.28 Miles
A And P Taxis 01773 570700 18 Holly Av, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3PP 1.34 Miles
Michelles Taxis 01773 570000 3 Peacock Way, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1EQ 1.69 Miles
Terrys Taxis 01773 742929 92 Street Lane, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 8NF 1.92 Miles
A And B Van And Minibus Hire 01773 742431 Whiteley Service Station, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 8JN 1.99 Miles
Kevs Taxis 07702 229993 2D Greenhill La, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4EX 2.06 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lowes Hill D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ferrers Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Amber Heights Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pentrich Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Heage Road Post Office Box Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Lower Hartshay Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Butterley Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pentrich Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ripley Market Place Collection Today available until:15:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Alfred Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ripley Co-Op 2 Collection Today available until:15:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ripley Co-Op Post Office Collection Today available until:15:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Derby Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Butterley Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Norman Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Ripley Medical Centre 01773 303591	Ripley Medical Centre Derby Road Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3HR
Ivy Grove Surgery 01773 514130	Ivy Grove Surgery Steeple Drive Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3TH
Church Farm Ripley - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Church Farm Medical Centre Steeple Drive Ripley DE5 3TH
Church Farm Primary Care Centre	Steeple Drive Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3TH
Church Farm Ripley - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Church Farm Medical Centre Steeple Drive Ripley DE5 3TH

Local Stores

Petrol Hartshay Hil
Hartshay Hill
Ripley
Derbyshire
DE5 3GU
01773 742307
Store Website
0.62 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ambivet Veterinary Group
14A Derby Road Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3HQ 01773 747801 ripley@ambivet.com Website 1.01 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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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
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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

Gem Equine Ltd
12 Coupe Street Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3QD 07791806970 equinevet@live.co.uk Website 1.67 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Somercotes Vets4pets Ltd
159 Nottingham Road Somercotes Derby Derbyshire DE55 4JH 01773 529280 somercotes@vets4pets.com Website 2.41 miles
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Scarsdale Veterinary Group
Scarsdale Veterinary Group Unit 2 Nottingham Road Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7GR 01773 304900 post@scarsdalevets.com 2.91 miles

Animals Treated
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Marshall &Amp; Till (Belper) Ltd
20/22 Campbell Street Belper Derbyshire DE56 1AP 01773 822 591 Website 3.81 miles
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Riverside Veterinary Centre
Unit 3, Goods Wharf Goods Road Belper Derbyshire DE56 1UU 01773 829 544 contact@riversidevetsbelper.co.uk Website 4.10 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 3.55 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 3.82 miles Places To Park On Jackass Lane And Higg Lane

Location what3words vowing.spray.stylists

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 4.53 miles

Location what3words splash.nooks.passions

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

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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 7.03 miles

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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 7.26 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-8.6°C	-9.2°C	-12.7°C	-14.1°C	-13°C	-9.2°C	-5.3°C	-2.1°C	-0.3°C	-1.2°C	-4.6°C	-6.5°C

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Temp	-3°C	-3.6°C	-3.9°C	-4°C	-3.2°C	1.2°C	5.9°C	9.4°C	10.7°C	9.4°C	6.1°C	3°C
Feels Like	-7.7°C	-8.3°C	-8.7°C	-8.8°C	-7.9°C	-2.8°C	2.9°C	7.3°C	9.1°C	7.8°C	3.6°C	-0.6°C

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