Welcome to Bufton

Bufton is a small village located in the county of Leicestershire, England. The village is situated in the Harborough district and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Bufton is a peaceful and quiet place, perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its friendly community.

One of the main attractions in Bufton is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The church is also home to a number of interesting historical artifacts, including a 14th-century font and a 17th-century pulpit.

Bufton is also known for its beautiful countryside, which is perfect for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it a great place to explore on foot or by bike. There are also a number of local pubs and restaurants in the area, where visitors can enjoy a traditional English meal or a pint of ale. Overall, Bufton is a charming and picturesque village that is well worth a visit.

Local Schools

School	Details
Holbrook Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ingrid Taylor	Moorside Lane Holbrook Belper Derbyshire DE56 0TW 1332880277 School Website
Holbrook School For Autism Academy Special Converter Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mr Samuel Bayliss	Portway Holbrook Belper Derbyshire DE56 0TE 1332880208 School Website
Milford Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Emma Roberts	Chevin Road Milford Belper Derbyshire DE56 0QH 01332841316 School Website
Herbert Strutt Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Core	Thornhill Avenue Belper Derbyshire DE56 1SH 01773822771 School Website
Horsley C Of E Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Cripps	Church Street Horsley Derby Derbyshire DE21 5BR 01332880782
Kilburn Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Baillie	The Flat Kilburn Belper Derbyshire DE56 0LA 01332880449 School Website
Kilburn Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Robert Hull	The Flat Kilburn Belper Derbyshire DE56 0LA 1332880540 School Website
William Gilbert Endowed Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Britten	Vicarage Lane Duffield Belper Derbyshire DE56 4EB 01332840395 School Website
The Ecclesbourne School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr James Mcnamara	Wirksworth Road Duffield Belper Derbyshire DE56 4GS 01332840645 School Website
Belper School And Sixth Form Centre Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Nick Goforth	John O'gaunts Way Off Kilburn Road Belper Derbyshire DE56 0DA 01773825281 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Duffield Station Approach, Duffield, Derbyshire, DE56 4EP 1.31 Miles

Belper Albert Street, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1DA 1.67 Miles

Ambergate Midland Terrace, Ambergate, Derbyshire, DE56 2EN 4.07 Miles

Langley Mill Station Road, Langley Mill, Derbyshire, NG16 4AT 5.70 Miles

Derby Railway Terrace, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2RU 5.88 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Brook Cabs 07976 071496 10 Mellor's Lane, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0SY 0.23 Miles
Limos Derby 01773 711121 73 Chestnut Ave, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1LW 1.14 Miles
Airport Transfers Derby 07976 810513 10 Bowler Drive, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0JR 1.28 Miles
Ks Taxis 01773 823005 68A Over La, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0HW 1.52 Miles
Little Eaton Cars 01332 880993 7 The Leys, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 5AR 1.61 Miles
Brookvale Cars 07790 248108 37 Brookvale Avenue, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 8NS 1.63 Miles
Belper Cars 01773 828384 18 Bullsmoor Belper, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1FT 1.72 Miles
Derwent Cars 01773 824824 18 Yardley Way, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0ES 1.74 Miles
Borrowash Cars 01332 660000 4 Bottle Brook, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0PD 1.79 Miles
Scott's Taxis 01773 880880 25 Coronation Av, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1ER 2.08 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Chapel Street Holbrook No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00 Sunday Last Collection:16:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Sunny Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
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Killis Lane D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Kilburn No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Horsley Lane D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Derby Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bargate Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chestnut Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hunter Drive D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Babington Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Babington Hospital Derby Road Belper DE56 1WH
Babington Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Babington Hospital Derby Road Belper DE56 1WH
Babington Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Babington Hospital Derby Road Belper DE56 1WH
Appletree Medical Practice 01332 842288	Appletree Medical Centre 47A Town Street, Duffield Belper Derbyshire DE56 4GG
Arthur Medical Centre 01332 880249	The Arthur Medical Centre Four Lane Ends Horsley Woodhouse Derbyshire DE7 6AX

Local Stores

Openwood Gate
1 High Wood Bank, Sandbed Lane
Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 0SP
01773 302529
Store Website
0.82 miles

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SPAR - Harvest Energy Littleover
475 BURTON ROAD
LITTLEOVER
DE23 6FQ
01162 489 600
Store Website
6.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Riverside Veterinary Centre
Unit 3, Goods Wharf Goods Road Belper Derbyshire DE56 1UU 01773 829 544 contact@riversidevetsbelper.co.uk Website 1.30 miles
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Marshall &Amp; Till (Belper) Ltd
20/22 Campbell Street Belper Derbyshire DE56 1AP 01773 822 591 Website 1.60 miles
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Medivet Allestree - Saint Leonard Veterinary Centre
367A Duffield Road Allestree Derby Derbyshire DE22 2DN 01332 553396 allestree@medivet.co.uk Website 3.21 miles

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Ambivet Veterinary Group
14A Derby Road Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3HQ 01773 747801 ripley@ambivet.com Website 3.96 miles
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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 4.17 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Companion Care (Derby) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Sir Frank Whitle Road Meteor Centre Mansfield Road Derby Derbyshire DE21 4SY 01332 836 824 derby@companioncare.co.uk Website 4.21 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 2.80 miles

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Kedleston Hall And Estate
Unnamed Road Derby DE22 5JH 4.25 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 4.38 miles

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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 4.78 miles Places To Park On Jackass Lane And Higg Lane

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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 6.28 miles Matlock

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

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