Welcome to Wessington

Wessington is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, England. It is situated on the eastern side of the River Amber and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in the Domesday Book. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its friendly community and peaceful way of life.

One of the most notable landmarks in Wessington is the St Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful architecture and stained glass windows. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village. Another popular attraction in Wessington is the Amber Valley Vineyards, which produces award-winning wines and offers tours and tastings to visitors.

Wessington is also known for its strong agricultural heritage, with many farms and smallholdings still operating in the area. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and fields, making it an ideal location for farming and outdoor activities. The village also has a number of local businesses, including a post office, convenience store, and pub, which serve the needs of the local community. Overall, Wessington is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Wessington Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Karen Maycock
The Green
Wessington
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 6DQ
01773832748
School Website
South Wingfield Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Neil Hunt
Church Lane
South Wingfield
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 7NJ
01773832890
School Website
Mickley Infant School
Community School
Ages:3-7
Head Teacher
Miss Sara Street
Milton Avenue
Stretton
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 6GG
01773832707
School Website
Shirland Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Louise Needham
Park Lane
Shirland
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 6BH
01773832426
School Website
Alfreton Park Community Special School
Community Special School
Ages:2-19
Head Teacher
Mrs Josie O' Donnell
Alfreton Park
Wingfield Road
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 7AL
01773483330
Stretton Handley Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Louise Nicholson
Beresford Lane
Woolley Moor
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 6FH
01246590418
School Website
Crich C Of E Infant School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-7
Head Teacher
Miss Julie Kirk
Bowns Hill
Crich
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 5DG
01773852165
School Website
Watchorn Christian School
Other Independent School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Shani Mark Ozenbrook
2,Derby Road
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 7AQ
1773831352
School Website
Copthorne Community Infant School
Community School
Ages:5-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Liane Allen
Rodgers Lane
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 7FF
01773832362
School Website
Crich Junior School
Community School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Christian Orridge
School Lane
Crich
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 5DF
01773852384
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Alfreton
Mansfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JQ
3.10 Miles
Whatstandwell
Cromford Road, Whatstandwell, Derbyshire, DE4 5HE
3.26 Miles
Ambergate
Midland Terrace, Ambergate, Derbyshire, DE56 2EN
4.05 Miles
Cromford
Lea Road, Cromford, Derbyshire, DE4 5JJ
4.45 Miles
Matlock Bath
Dale Road, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 5JA
4.64 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Direct Travel
01773 832111
34 Strettea Lane, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 6EJ
1.26 Miles
Pinnacle Chauffeur Transport Derby
0800 783 4107
Ainmoor Grange, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 6ES
2.05 Miles
Dons Taxis
01773 833665
27 Bishop St, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7EF
2.43 Miles
Watchorn Taxis
01773 830888
6 Watchorn Cottages, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7AX
2.56 Miles
Amber Taxis
01773 836100
Unit 7/8 Salcombe Rd, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7RG
3.02 Miles
Celebration Limos
07739 630637
Wood Street North, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JR
3.04 Miles
Michelles Taxis
01773 570000
3 Peacock Way, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1EQ
3.07 Miles
Aj's Private Hire
07813 785909
47 Abbott Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7HD
3.15 Miles
L And B Cars
01773 832591
28 Birchwood Rd, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7QB
3.29 Miles
Cross County Cars
01246 862800
20-22 Thanet Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 9JR
3.59 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Old Wessington Post Office
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Birches Lane
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The Green Brackenfield
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Moorwood Moor
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Inns Lane
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Church Lane
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Manor Road D
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Four Lane End
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Wheatcroft
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
The Surgery ( South Wingfield)
01773 833086
Inns Lane
South Wingield
Derbyshire
DE55 7LW
Staffa Health
189 Birkinstyle Lane
Stonebroom
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 6LD
Parkside Surgery
01773 546900
Parkside Surgery
Alfreton Primary Care Ctr
Church Street, Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 7AH
Limes Medical Centre
01773 833133
Limes Medical Centre
Limes Avenue
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 7DW
Crich Medical Practice
01773 852966
Crich Medical Centre
Oakwell Drive,
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 5PB
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Local Stores

Petrol Alfreton
Nottingham Road
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 7GR
01773 521723
Store Website
2.90 miles
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Euro Garages
Chesterfield Road
Shirland
Alfreton
DE55 6AW
01773 689481
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Quietus Vet - Caring Pet Euthanasia
3 Ogston
Higham
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 6EL
01773 404 063
help@quietusvet.co.uk
Website
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Scarsdale Veterinary Group
Scarsdale Veterinary Group
Unit 2 Nottingham Road
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 7GR
01773 304900
post@scarsdalevets.com
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Somercotes Vets4pets Ltd
159 Nottingham Road
Somercotes
Derby
Derbyshire
DE55 4JH
01773 529280
somercotes@vets4pets.com
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3.68 miles
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The Charlesworth Veterinary Surgery
57-59 Broadleys
Clay Cross
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S45 9JN
01246 862266
reception@charlesworthvets.com
Website
3.72 miles
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Vets Now Chesterfield
C/O The Charlesworth Veterinary Centre
55 - 59 Broadleys
Clay Cross
Derbyshire
S45 9JN
01246 930560
chesterfieldclinic@vets-now.com
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Matt Smith Vets
6 Florence Road
Clay Cross
Derbyshire
S45 9ND
01246 587001
hello@mattsmithvets.com
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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
2.39 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
4.37 miles

Places To Park On Jackass Lane And Higg Lane
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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
5.92 miles

Take The Road Up Towards Middleton. Past The Pub. Just On The Outskirts Of The Town.
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Middleton Top
Walk The Derbyshire Dales Along The High Peak Trail. We Chose To Start At Middleton Top But There's Many Other Points To Jump On. The Former Railway Line Runs For 17.5Miles. There Are Toilets And Oaid Parking, Plus Cafe At Middleton Top. We Walked Towards Black Rocks. Its About 1-2 Miles, Downhill. Be Aware, It'll Make You Puff On The Way Back Up! The Track Is Stoney, Wide And Goes From Flat To Hilly, Open Views Across The Valley To Tree Lined. The Lune Has Signposts Charting The History Along The Way. Dogs Don't Have To Be On Leads But There Are Bikes! Our Dog Loved It. We Enjoyed The Spectacular Views.
Middleton Top Incline And Engine House
Middleton
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Signed Posted. Head To Middleton Near Wirksworth.
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Hardwick Hall
Hardwick Hall Is A National Trust Property So Parking And Is Free For Nt Members. There Are Various Walks Around The Hall. Some Link To The Teversal Trial Where Others Are A 45Min - 1 Hr Walk Around The Park Area. Small Wooden Area And Then Pathways Around The Hall And Parkland. We Go Most Weekends (As Its Local). Lovely Newly Renovated Cafe/Restaurant For Coffee, Breakfast Or Lunch. Great Play Area And Picnic Area For Kids. Woodland Trial With Climbing Log, Swings Etc.
Hardwick Old Hall
Doe Lea
Chesterfield
S44 5QJ
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Hardwick Hall M1 Junction 29
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Hardwick Hall
With 2,500 Acres Of Parkland To Explore, This Walk Leads You On A Three-Mile Loop, With Views Of Hardwick Hall From The Far Side Of The Valley.
S44 5RW
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8 Miles South-East Of Chesterfield, Via A6175. Leave M1 Exit 29, Follow Brown Signs.
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