Welcome to Waterside

Waterside is a beautiful area located in Derbyshire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Trent and is surrounded by stunning countryside. The area is known for its picturesque views, tranquil atmosphere, and rich history. Waterside is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the natural beauty of the area and explore the many attractions that it has to offer.

One of the main attractions in Waterside is the National Forest Adventure Farm. This family-friendly attraction offers a range of activities for visitors of all ages, including animal encounters, tractor rides, and indoor and outdoor play areas. The farm also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, such as Easter egg hunts, Halloween parties, and Christmas celebrations. Another popular attraction in Waterside is the Trent and Mersey Canal, which runs through the area. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the canal towpath, hire a narrowboat for a day trip, or even take a guided tour of the canal.

Waterside is also home to a number of charming villages and towns, such as Willington, Shardlow, and Swarkestone. These villages offer a glimpse into the area's rich history, with many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. Visitors can also enjoy a range of local pubs, restaurants, and cafes, which offer delicious food and drink made from locally sourced ingredients. Overall, Waterside is a wonderful destination for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the natural beauty and rich history of the English countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
Lakeside Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynn Thorne	877 London Road Alvaston Derby DE24 8UY 1332571485 School Website
Derby Pride Academy Free Schools - Alternative Provision Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Gareth Allen	20 Orient Way Pride Park Derby Derbyshire DE24 8BY 01332349616 School Website
Meadow Farm Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Eyre	Foyle Avenue Chaddesden Derby Derbyshire DE21 6TZ 01332662631 School Website
St John Fisher A Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Dr Saul Ratcliffe	Alvaston Street Alvaston Derby Derbyshire DE24 0PA 01332572154 School Website
Wyndham Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kirsty Ryan	Wyndham Street Alvaston Derby Derbyshire DE24 0EP 01332571153 School Website
Utc Derby Pride Park University Technical College Ages:13-19 Head Teacher Mr Lee Kirkwood	Locomotive Way Derby DE24 8PU 1332477400 School Website
Derby College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mrs Mandie Stravino	The Roundhouse Roundhouse Road Pride Park Derby Derbyshire DE24 8JE 1332520200 School Website
Ashwood Spencer Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Baines-Chambers	Amber Street Derby Derbyshire DE24 8FT 1332348356 School Website
Al Madinah School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Amy Storer Richard Jones	1 Nelson Street Midland House Derby Derbyshire DE1 2SA 01332383379 School Website
Alvaston Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Molly Allen	Elvaston Lane Alvaston Derby Derbyshire DE24 0PU 01332571704 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Derby Railway Terrace, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2RU 1.27 Miles

Spondon Station Road, Spondon, Derbyshire, DE21 7RX 1.32 Miles

Peartree Osmaston Park Road, Peartree, Derbyshire, DE24 8DT 1.37 Miles

Duffield Station Approach, Duffield, Derbyshire, DE56 4EP 6.03 Miles

Willington The Green, Willington, Derbyshire, DE65 6BN 6.21 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Connection Cabs Derby 01332 758954 2 Star Cottages, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0JH 0.87 Miles
S And T Minibus Service 0870 428 4942 Unit 3 Old Bernard Yard 24 Litchurch Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8AA 1.00 Miles
Cars On Demand 01332 988278 555 Osmaston Rd, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8NE 1.02 Miles
A1 Taxis 01332 363333 Unit 6/Litchurch Mews/Sir Francis Ley Ind Pk, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8XA 1.13 Miles
Swift Cabs 01332 363333 Unit 6, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8XA 1.13 Miles
A1 Taxis 01332 366266 Unit 6B, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8XA 1.13 Miles
Derby Minibus 01332 291663 Colombo St, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8LW 1.18 Miles
Anyday Car And Van Hire 01332 363071 27 Shaftesbury Street South, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8YH 1.28 Miles
Albatross Cars 01332 345345 14 Midland Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2SN 1.30 Miles
P J Cars 01332 202010 Service Station/Dairyhouse Rd, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8HQ 1.44 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
London Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Crewton Post Office Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Wilmorton Post Office Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brighton Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wyvern Way Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ascot Drive Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ascot Drive Business Box Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Alvaston Post Office Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cavan Drive Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Osmaston Road/Gresham Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Albert Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cotton Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bemrose Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alvaston Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harvey Road Post Office Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Parkfields Surgery 01332 784684	1217 London Road Alvaston Derby Derbyshire DE24 8QJ
Lister House Chellaston	Coleman Street Derby Derbyshire DE24 8NH
Dhu Health Care Cic 0300 1000404	Johnson Building Locomotive Way Derby Derbyshire DE24 8PU
Llr Digital Consultation Service 07903 017379	Johnson Building Derby Derbyshire DE24 8PU
Alvaston Medical Centre 01332 755990	Alvaston Medical Centre 14 Boulton Lane, Alvaston Derby Derbyshire DE24 0GE

Local Stores

Alvaston
1270 London Road
Alvaston
Derby
Derbyshire
DE24 8QP
01332 571136
Store Website
0.79 miles

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SPAR - Harvest Energy Littleover
475 BURTON ROAD
LITTLEOVER
DE23 6FQ
01162 489 600
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Derby Pdsa Pet Hospital
200 City Gate London Road Derby Derbyshire DE24 8WY 01332 345771 Website 0.69 miles

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Vets Now (Derby)
200 City Gate London Road Derby Derbyshire DE24 8WY 01332 362400 derbyclinic@vets-now.com Website 0.69 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Easipetcare Ltd
Dovedale House R T C Business Park London Road Derby Derbyshire DE24 8UP 01332 611896 derby@easipetcare.com Website 0.71 miles
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White Cross Vets Alvaston
1238 London Road Alvaston Derby Derbyshire DE24 8QP 01332 756060 alv@whitecrossvets.co.uk 0.77 miles
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Scarsdale Veterinary Group
Pride Veterinary Centre Riverside Road Pride Park Derby Derbyshire DE24 8HX 01332 678 333 post@scarsdalevets.com 0.95 miles

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Abbeyserve Limited
465/467 Nottingham Road Chaddesden Derby Derbyshire DE21 6NA 01332 661554 admin@abbeyderby.co.uk Website 1.26 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 4.24 miles

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

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Kedleston Hall And Estate
Unnamed Road Derby DE22 5JH 5.46 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 6.35 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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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 6.67 miles

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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 7.63 miles

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