Welcome to Donisthorpe

Donisthorpe is a small village located in the North West Leicestershire district of Leicestershire, England. The village is situated on the border of Derbyshire and Staffordshire, and it is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Donisthorpe has a rich history, and it was once a thriving mining community. The village is home to several historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St John the Evangelist Church, which dates back to the 19th century.

Donisthorpe is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers a range of amenities for its residents. The village has a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and a local pub. There are also several shops and businesses in the village, including a convenience store, a hair salon, and a pharmacy. Donisthorpe is well-connected to the surrounding areas, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities.

Despite its small size, Donisthorpe has a strong sense of community, and there are several local groups and organizations that residents can get involved with. The village has a cricket club, a bowls club, and a gardening club, among others. There are also regular events and activities held in the village, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. Donisthorpe is a welcoming and friendly village that offers a high quality of life for its residents.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 12.4°C

Feels Like: 10.4°C

Wind: 12.3 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
Donisthorpe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sylvie Newman	Ashby Road Donisthorpe Swadlincote Derbyshire DE12 7QF 1530270371 School Website
Oakthorpe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Savage	School Street Oakthorpe Swadlincote Derbyshire DE12 7RE 1530270383 School Website
Overseal Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Hughes	Woodville Road Overseal Swadlincote Derbyshire DE12 6LU 01283760398 School Website
Netherseal St Peters C Of E C Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Melanie Machell	Main Street Swadlincote Derbyshire DE12 8BZ 01283760283 School Website
Measham Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Hannah Carter	Bosworth Road Measham Swadlincote Leicestershire DE12 7LG 01530271019 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
St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Felicity Knight	Bosworth Road Measham Swadlincote Derbyshire DE12 7LQ 1530270572 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
Linton Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Catherine Hollis	Main Street Linton Swadlincote Derbyshire DE12 6QA 01283760382 School Website
The Linnet Independent Learning Centre Other Independent Special School Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mr Malcolm Kerridge	107 Mount Pleasant Road Castle Gresley Derbyshire DE11 9JE 1283213989 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Burton-On-Trent Borough Road, Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2DA 7.31 Miles

Polesworth Orchard Close, Polesworth, Staffordshire, B78 1BX 7.40 Miles

Tamworth Victoria Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7JT 8.58 Miles

Willington The Green, Willington, Derbyshire, DE65 6BN 9.06 Miles

Wilnecote Watling Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 5AL 9.72 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
County Cars 01530 515384 56 High Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7HZ 1.75 Miles
County Private Hire 01530 515384 Flat 4/47 High St, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7HR 1.79 Miles
Tony's Cabs 07768 410407 9 Blackfordby Lane, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 6EX 1.85 Miles
Measham Cars 01530 272616 Burns Close, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7EY 1.94 Miles
First Class Cars 01283 221747 Unit 2/Portwood Ind Est/Church St, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9NR 2.79 Miles
Alliance Cars 01283 229933 Bridge St, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8EL 2.88 Miles
Keith's Private Hire 01283 222918 5 Castle Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9LH 2.92 Miles
L A Cars 01283 222454 31 Ashbourne Drive, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9LL 2.96 Miles
Ace Cars 01283 216636 Hill Top Works/Pool St, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8EG 3.08 Miles
Swad Cars 01283 216636 Hill Top Works, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8EG 3.08 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Chapel Street (Donisthorpe) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Donisthorpe Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moira Road Donisthorpe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Short Heath No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shortheath Rd/Bath Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
7 Chapel Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Measham Rd/Coopers Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gorsey Lees No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moira Post Office Box Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bayleaf/School Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Daybell No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodville Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Overseal Post Office Box Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dyson Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lullington Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Measham Leisure Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	High Street Measham Swadlincote DE12 7HR
Measham Leisure Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	High Street Measham Swadlincote DE12 7HR
Measham Medical Unit 01530 270667	High Street Measham Nr Swadlincote Derbyshire DE12 7HR
Castle Medical Group 01530 414131	Castle Medical Group Ascebi Hse,118 Burton Rd Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 2LP
Gresleydale Healthcare Centre 01283 227870	Glamorgan Way Church Gresley Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 9JT

Local Stores

Moira - Shortheath Road
Shortheath Road
Moira
Swadlincote
Leicestershire
DE12 6AL
01283 216131
Store Website
0.88 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Swadlincote Veterinary Surgery
Unit 1, The Pipeworks Retail Park Coppice Side Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 9FQ 01283 213707 info@swadlincotevets.co.uk Website 3.46 miles

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The Star Animal Rehabilitation And Wellness Clinic Ltd
Unit 12, Elms Business Park Atherstone Road Appleby Magna Swadlincote Derbyshire DE12 7AP 01530 270170 info@starclinicrehab.co.uk Website 3.50 miles
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Bright Side Vets
Waterloo House 49 West Street Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 9DN 01283 617020 manager@brightsidevets.com Website 3.56 miles
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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 3.62 miles

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Hartshorne Veterinary Surgery
62 Repton Road Hartshorne Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 7AF 01283 480910 hartshornevets@hotmail.com 4.53 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 5.86 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 0.79 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 1.51 miles Willesley Woodside, Ashby-De-La-Zouch

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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 5.98 miles Ravenstone Road, North Ibstock

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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 6.78 miles

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Pooley Country Park
A Lovely Walk Where You Can Walk Along The Canal And/Or Walk Through The Woods. Dogs Are Fine Off Lead In The Woods But The Canal Path Is Narrow So May Need To Keep Some Dogs On Lead. At The End Enjoy A Nice Drink And Something To Eat At The Cafe Where There Is Outdoor Seating. Unnamed Road Tamworth Lancashire B79 0EB 6.87 miles

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Brantson Water Park
Branston Water Park Is A Premier Wildlife Site In East Staffordshire. Located Just Outside Burton Off The A38. The Site Is A Local Natural Reserve And Has Also Received The Prestigious Green Flag Award Again This Year And Has Successfully Held The Award Since 2005 In Recognition Of The Quality, Cleanliness, Safety And Wildlife Value Of The Site.In Recent Years The Site Has Been Improved With Better Signage, A Small Visitors Centre And Ample Parking. There Is A Level Path Running Around The Entire Site Giving Excellent Disabled Access, A Children’S Play Area, Toilets And Information On The Types Of Birds And Habitats That Are Found At Branston Water Park. 76 Lichfield Rd Branston Burton-On-Trent DE14 3HD 7.15 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Sunny	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	12.4°C	11.4°C	10°C	10°C	12.3°C	12.8°C	16.5°C	17.2°C	17.5°C	16.4°C	15.2°C	14.3°C
Feels Like	12.6°C	11.4°C	9.9°C	9.7°C	12°C	12.4°C	16.3°C	17.2°C	17.5°C	16.4°C	15.2°C	14.7°C

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	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Mist	Mist	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	12.6°C	10.6°C	9.4°C	8.4°C	11.5°C	15.3°C	18.6°C	20.2°C	20.3°C	19.7°C	18.4°C	15.3°C
Feels Like	12.7°C	10.4°C	9.3°C	8.5°C	11.7°C	15.5°C	18.7°C	20.2°C	20.3°C	19.7°C	18.4°C	14.8°C

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	16°C	15.6°C	15°C	14.5°C	15.5°C	16.8°C	17.8°C	18.3°C	18.5°C	18.8°C	17.8°C	17°C
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