Welcome to Blackfordby

Blackfordby is a small village located in the North West Leicestershire district of Leicestershire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the National Forest and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is a close-knit community.

The village has a number of amenities including a primary school, a village hall, a post office, and a pub. The primary school is a small school with around 100 pupils and has a good reputation. The village hall is a popular venue for community events and is used for a variety of activities including fitness classes, dance classes, and social events. The post office is a vital service for the village and provides a range of services including postal services, banking, and bill payments. The pub is a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike and serves a range of food and drink.

Blackfordby is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village is located on the National Forest Way, a long-distance footpath that runs through the heart of the National Forest. The village is also close to the Ashby Woulds Heritage Trail, a 4.5-mile trail that takes visitors through the historic mining landscape of the area. The village is also close to the town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, which has a range of shops, restaurants, and other amenities.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: -1.7°C

Feels Like: -5.9°C

Wind: 7.6 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
Blackfordby St Margaret's Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Savage	Off Main Street Blackfordby Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 8AB 1283217702 School Website
Moira Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Ellis	Blackfordby Lane Moira Swadlincote Leicestershire DE12 6EX 01283217450 School Website
Woodville C Of E Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Puszczynska	High Street Woodville Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 7EA 01283217680 School Website
Woodville Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Puszczynska	High Street Woodville Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 7EA 01283217680 School Website
Ashby Hastings Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Brookes	School Lane Ashby-De-La-Zouch LE65 2AX 1530442480 School Website
Ashby Hill Top Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Sylvie Newman	Beaumont Avenue Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 2NF 01530415736 School Website
Granville Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Oliphant	Burton Road Woodville Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 7JR 1283216765 School Website
Ashby De La Zouch Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Shelly & Jo Geeson & Trahearn	Burton Road Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 2LL 01530412243 School Website
Albert Village Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cheryl Lott	Occupation Road Albert Village Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 8HA 1283217880 School Website
Woodcote Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suzanne Jones	Willowbrook Close Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 1JX 01530417007 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Burton-On-Trent Borough Road, Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2DA 6.43 Miles

Willington The Green, Willington, Derbyshire, DE65 6BN 6.80 Miles

Peartree Osmaston Park Road, Peartree, Derbyshire, DE24 8DT 9.70 Miles

Polesworth Orchard Close, Polesworth, Staffordshire, B78 1BX 10.13 Miles

Tutbury And Hatton Station Road, Hatton, Derbyshire, DE65 5DX 10.19 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Tony's Cabs 07768 410407 9 Blackfordby Lane, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 6EX 0.91 Miles
Jimmy's Private Hire 01283 551624 6 Elmsdale Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 7HD 1.03 Miles
Bloors Private Hire 01283 550505 253 Woodville Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 7HW 1.29 Miles
Ashby S And V Cars 01530 411617 15 Malvern Crescent, Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2JZ 1.47 Miles
Ashby Van Hire Ltd 01530 411911 Unit 3 Kiln Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8ED 1.54 Miles
Ace Cars 01283 216636 Hill Top Works/Pool St, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8EG 1.63 Miles
Swad Cars 01283 216636 Hill Top Works, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8EG 1.63 Miles
59 Cabs 01530 820001 Holywell Mill/Burton Rd, Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2LL 1.69 Miles
John Mack Cars 07710 873777 6 Money Hill, Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1JH 1.71 Miles
Alliance Cars 01283 229933 Bridge St, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8EL 1.81 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bluebell Inn Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Strawberry Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Reservoir Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackfordby Lane End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Answell Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Norris Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hepworth Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodville Post Office Box Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Moira Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ingles Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shelbrook Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hartshorne Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Goseley Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Granville Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westfields Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Woodville Surgery 01283 217036	The Surgery 71 Burton Road, Woodville Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 7JE
Castle Medical Group 01530 414131	Castle Medical Group Ascebi Hse,118 Burton Rd Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 2LP
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
Heartwood Medical Practice 01283 818100	Swadlincote Health Centre Civic Way Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 0AE

Local Stores

Ashby-De-La-Zouch
9 Derby Road
Ashby-De-La-Zouch
Leicestershire
LE65 2HF
01530 415008
shop.9408@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.81 miles

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SPAR - Platinum Burton
116 Ashby Road
Burton on Trent
DE15 0NX
Store Website
4.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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 1.38 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 2.01 miles

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Hartshorne Veterinary Surgery
62 Repton Road Hartshorne Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 7AF 01283 480910 hartshornevets@hotmail.com 2.02 miles


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Bright Side Vets
Waterloo House 49 West Street Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 9DN 01283 617020 manager@brightsidevets.com Website 2.22 miles
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Highland Veterinary Centre
361 Rosliston Road Stapenhill Burton-On-Trent Staffordshire DE15 9RJ 01283 562111 reception@highlandvetclinic.co.uk Website 5.12 miles
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Burton Vets
25 Ashby Road Burton-On-Trent Staffordshire DE15 0LG 01283 510363 burton@veterinary.org.uk Website 5.14 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 2.01 miles Furnace Lane, Moria (Nr Ashby-De-La-Zouch)

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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 2.14 miles Willesley Woodside, Ashby-De-La-Zouch

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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 4.05 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 5.00 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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Sence Valley Park
Ex Quarry, Turned Into A Water Park. With Several Lakes Of Various Sizes. Paved Path Runs Around Most Of Them. 2 Car Parks 1 By Gate &Amp; Toilets Is At The Top Of The Hill Giving Some Lovely Views Over The Park. Lower Car Park Is A Water Level And Paths Are Flat So Very Suitable For Wheelchair Access. There Are Many Benches If You Need A Rest. Dog Poo Bags &Amp; Bins Are Also Provided At Many Points Around The Park. Located: Ravenstone Road, North Ibstock Ravenstone Rd Ibstock Lancashire LE67 6NW 6.26 miles Ravenstone Road, North Ibstock

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

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Weather Forecast

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