Welcome to Whaley Thorns

Whaley Thorns is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, England. It is situated on the eastern edge of the Peak District National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque scenery, historic buildings, and friendly community. It is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the area and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

One of the main attractions in Whaley Thorns is the Whaley Thorns Heritage Centre. This museum is housed in a former railway station and tells the story of the village and its surrounding area. Visitors can learn about the history of the local coal mining industry, the railway that once ran through the village, and the people who lived and worked in the area. The museum also has a collection of artefacts and photographs that give a fascinating insight into life in Whaley Thorns over the years.

Another popular attraction in Whaley Thorns is the nearby Creswell Crags. This limestone gorge is home to a series of caves that were inhabited by humans during the last Ice Age. Visitors can explore the caves and see the ancient rock art that was created by our ancestors thousands of years ago. The site also has a museum that tells the story of the people who lived in the area during this time and the animals that they hunted for food. Creswell Crags is a unique and fascinating place to visit and is a must-see for anyone interested in history and archaeology.

Local Schools

School	Details
Creswell Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Pymm	Elmton Road Creswell Worksop Derbyshire S80 4JD 01909721260 School Website
Creswell C Of E Controlled Infant And Nursery Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Dodd	Gypsy Lane Creswell Worksop Derbyshire S80 4HY 01909721471 School Website
Hodthorpe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Fretwell-Evans	Queen's Road Hodthorpe Worksop Nottinghamshire S80 4UT 1909720315 School Website
Whitwell Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Tomlinson	Southfield Lane Whitwell Worksop Derbyshire S80 4NR 01909720251 School Website
Whaley Thorns Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Charlotte Place	Portland Road Langwith Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG20 9HB 1623742604 School Website
Cuckney C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Lisa Crossland	School Lane Cuckney Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG20 9NB 01623842223 School Website
Clowne Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Charlotte Newton-Wall	King Street Clowne Chesterfield Derbyshire S43 4BS 01246810416 School Website
New Direction Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Yvonne Evans	New Direction, Ringer Villa Farm, Ringer Lane Clowne Chesterfield Derbyshire S43 4BX 1246810456
Clowne Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Susie Kirby	Ringer Lane Clowne Chesterfield Derbyshire S43 4DB 01246810518 School Website
Heritage High School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Debbie Elsdon	Boughton Lane Clowne Chesterfield Derbyshire S43 4QG 1246810259

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Creswell Elmton Road, Creswell, Derbyshire, S80 4AZ 1.10 Miles

Whitwell Station Road, Whitwell, Derbyshire, S80 4NY 1.18 Miles

Langwith-Whaley Thorns Bathurst Terrace, Langwith, Derbyshire, NG20 9HS 2.74 Miles

Shirebrook Station Road, Shirebrook, Derbyshire, NG20 8SX 4.23 Miles

Shireoaks Shireoaks Common, Shireoaks, South Yorkshire, S81 8LW 4.25 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Village Cars And Minicoaches 01246 813995 265 Creswell Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4NB 2.55 Miles
On Time Travel 01909 484241 Wallingbrook Rise, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 3PG 3.23 Miles
Alex Cars 01909 483650 22 Millfield View, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 3QB 3.36 Miles
P And P Taxis 01909 500800 86A Newcastle Av, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 1LA 3.68 Miles
Rays Travel 01909 489273 36 Pelham St, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 2TN 3.80 Miles
A B A Cars 01909 509419 Lincoln View, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 2NB 3.99 Miles
Limousines 4U 01909 509425 Priorswell Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 2BY 4.16 Miles
R Cars 01909 530888 45 South Av, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 2RE 4.16 Miles
Town Taxis Worksop And Retford Ltd 01909 488333 Unit 4, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 2DE 4.20 Miles
Busseys Travel 01909 472222 159 Eastgate, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 1QS 4.20 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hillside Cottage Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Penny Green Cottages Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Japonica Lodge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holbeck Woodhouse Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
78 Duke Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Creswell Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hodthorpe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
34 Skinner Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holmefield Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Model Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Skinner Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
3 Tennyson Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hazelmere Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Welbeck Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
15 Southfield Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Creswell And Langwith Medical Centre 01909 721094	Welbeck Street, Creswell Worksop Nottingham Nottinghamshire S80 4HA
Crag's Health Care 0844 5769464	Crags Health Care 174 Elmton Rd, Creswell Worksop Nottinghamshire S80 4DY
The Surgery	The Square Whitwell Worksop Nottinghamshire S80 4QR
Langwith Medical Centre	206 Main Street Langwith Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG20 9HD
The Springs Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	The Springs Health Centre Recreation Close Clowne Chesterfield S43 4PL

Local Stores

Creswell Worksop
80-82 Elmton Road
Creswell
Worksop
Derbyshire
S80 4DD
01909 724686
Store Website
1.23 miles

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SPAR Creswell
SPAR
3 Elmton Road
Creswell
Near Worksop
S80 4HD
01909 721216
Store Website
1.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Clowne Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 1 The Green Clowne Derbyshire S43 4JJ 01246 575 630 clowne@vets4pets.com Website 3.15 miles

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Carrick Vets
Unit 6 4 High Road Way Barlborough Chesterfield Derbyshire S43 4XN 01246 811223 info.carrick@cvsvets.com Website 3.98 miles
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The Travelling Vet Ltd
Unit 1 Lindrick Buildings Lindrick Way Barlborough Chesterfield Derbyshire S43 4FY 07504 515215 charlotte@travellingvet.co.uk Website 4.10 miles
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Worksop Vets4pets Ltd
47-49 Carlton Road Worksop Nottinghamshire S80 1PD 01909 478 666 worksop@vets4pets.com Website 4.11 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Wildbore Veterinary Limited
Wildbore Vetstop Turner Road Worksop Nottinghamshire S81 7AE 01909 472 059 info@thevetstop.co.uk Website 4.33 miles
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Shirebrook Vets
30 Market Place Mansfield Derbyshire NG20 8AA 4.35 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Whitwell Wood
Amazing Walk For You And Your Furry Babies. 3 Sign Posted Walks, Red, Yellow And Blue Ranging From.75 Miles To 2 Miles. We Walk The Edge Of The Wood Which Is Around 4 Miles That Leads To A Lovely Brook. Quiet, Beautiful Walk With Plenty Of Picnic Table Stops For A Well Earned Cup Of Tea. If You Dont Fancy A Picnic, There Is A Mobile Cafe In The Layby That Does Food And Drinks Mondays -Saturdays. Also 1/2 Mile From The Wood Towards Worksop Is The Half Moon Pub Which Offers Lovely Food And A Pint. Enjoy!! Clinthill Ln Worksop Lancashire S80 3EE 2.07 miles Pass The Turning For Whitwell On The Right And Follow The Road For 1/2 Mile, Park In Layby On The Left And The Entrance To The Wood Is 20Yards Down On The Left

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Clumber Park
Nice Long Walk Or A Short Riverside Walk. It Is National Trust. Dogs Can Go Off Lead But Not So On The Heathland As There Are Cattle And Sheep But Those Parts Are Well Fenced Off To Stop Ant Dogs Wandering In Accidentally. Can Go Through With Dogs On Leads. They Have Central Bark Which Is A Dog Friendly Cafe Where Dogs Can Be Either Outside Or Inside After A Good Leg Stretch. Plenty Of Parking Unnamed Road Worksop Lancashire S80 3AZ 5.17 miles

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Clumber Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Clumber Park, In Nottinghamshire. This Walk Takes You Through Woodland And By The Lakeside, Introducing You To Historic Aspects Of The Park. S80 3AZ 5.24 miles Located 4.5 Miles South East Of Worksop, 6.5 Miles South-West Of Retford, 1 Mile From A1/A57, 11 Miles From M1 Exit 30.

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Sherwood Forest
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Sherwood Forest, In Nottinghamshire. This Walk Is Marked As The 'Wildwood Trail' And Will Allow You To Experience The Different Habitats, Landscapes And Wildlife In Sherwood Forest. Sherwood Forest Itself Is Famous For Its Historic Association With The Legend Of Robin Hood. NG21 9QB 6.99 miles Heading From The South Via The M1, Take Junction 29 And Then The A617 / A6191 For Mansfield, Turning Onto The A614 Old Rufford Road, Following Signs To Sherwood Forest. From The North Via The M1, Take Junction 30 And Follow Signs For Worksop Via The A619, Then The A57 To Upper Morton, Where You’Ll Find Signs Directing You Onto Blythe Road, And Then Through Edwinstowe And To Sherwood Forest.

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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 7.80 miles 8 Miles South-East Of Chesterfield, Via A6175. Leave M1 Exit 29, Follow Brown Signs.

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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 8.27 miles Hardwick Hall M1 Junction 29

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