Welcome to Brinsley

Brinsley is a small village located in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles northwest of Nottingham city centre and has a population of around 2,500 people. The village is known for its mining heritage, with coal mining being the main industry in the area for many years. Today, Brinsley is a quiet and peaceful village with a strong sense of community.

One of the main attractions in Brinsley is the Brinsley Headstocks, which are the remains of a former colliery. The headstocks are a Grade II listed structure and are a popular spot for walkers and cyclists. The site has been transformed into a nature reserve and is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, butterflies, and wildflowers. The headstocks are also a popular spot for photographers, with many people coming to capture the stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Brinsley is also home to a number of local amenities, including a primary school, a post office, and a village hall. The village has a strong sense of community, with many local events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include the Brinsley Festival, which is held annually and features live music, food stalls, and a funfair. Overall, Brinsley is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community spirit.

Local Schools

School	Details
Brinsley Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jason Osprey	Moor Road Brinsley Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 5AZ 01773783898 School Website
Hall Park Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs David Crossley	Mansfield Road Eastwood Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 3EA 01773786212 School Website
Lynncroft Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Mcgrenaghan	Lynncroft Eastwood Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 3FZ 01773719463 School Website
Underwood Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Baxter	Main Road Underwood Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 5GN 01773782868 School Website
Aldercar Infant School Academy Converter Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Siddons	Godkin Drive Langley Mill Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 4GL 1773713428 School Website
Aldercar High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Hatto	Daltons Close Langley Mill Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 4HL 1773712477 School Website
Springbank Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Adam Lumley	Peacock Drive Eastwood Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 3HW 1773762277 School Website
Langley Mill C Of E Infant School And Nursery Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Miss Suzanne Gardner	Sedgwick Street Langley Mill Nottingham Derbyshire NG16 4DT 01773713429 School Website
Langley Mill Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr John Richardson	Bailey Brook Crescent Langley Mill Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 4FZ 1773712694 School Website
The Florence Nightingale Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Baxter	Chewton Street Eastwood Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 3HB 1773713452 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Langley Mill Station Road, Langley Mill, Derbyshire, NG16 4AT 1.40 Miles

Ilkeston Station Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5TE 3.96 Miles

Newstead Station Road, Newstead, Nottinghamshire, NG15 0BF 4.43 Miles

Hucknall Station Terrace, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, NG15 7TD 4.94 Miles

Alfreton Mansfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JQ 5.13 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Legend Nottingham Chauffeurs And Airport Transfers 07905 023897 26 Smalley Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5GE 1.26 Miles
Astra Taxis 01773 530450 Elnor Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 4AP 1.36 Miles
Pinnacle Chauffeur Transport 0800 783 4107 81 Dovecote Rd, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3QL 1.53 Miles
Streetcars 01773 711200 122 Bailey Brook Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 4FU 1.57 Miles
Eastwood Cars 01773 770000 4 Brookhill Leys Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3HZ 1.71 Miles
Paul's Taxis Ltd 01773 710053 25 Julie Av, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7HW 1.74 Miles
On Time Taxis 01773 713987 68 Lee La, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7HN 1.74 Miles
B And M Taxis 01773 580792 88 Alfreton Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 6DQ 2.61 Miles
Star Taxis 01773 768089 3 Old Coppice Side, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7DH 2.69 Miles
Baker Cars 01773 535905 3A Henshaw Place, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8RL 3.01 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hall La/Opp Church La Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broad La/Nr Cordy La Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Moor/Hobsic Cls Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Cordy La.Brinsley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coach Dr/Park Cres Eastwood Dd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High St/Broad La/Brinsley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cromford Rd Aldercar Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bbox Eastwood Do Meadow Bank Way Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Morrisons Eastwood Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Lower Beauvale Eastwood Dd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bailey Gr Rd/Derby Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church St/Off Derby Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Plainspot Rd/Nr Wilhallow La Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Asda Langley Mill P O Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Eastwood P O Nottingham Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Church Walk Surgery	Church Walk Eastwood Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 3BH
Eastwood Primary Care Centre 01773 304700	Eastwood Primary Care Ctr 11B Church St, Eastwood Nottingham NG16 3BS
Newthorpe Medical Practice 01773 535511	Newthorpe Medical Centre Harvest Road, Eastwood Nottingham NG16 3HU
Brooklyn Medical Practice 01773 712552	Brooklyn Medical Practice 65 Mansfield Road Heanor Derbyshire DE75 7AL
Jacksdale Medical Centre 01773 608760	Medical Centre Main Road Jacksdale Nottinghamshire NG16 5JW

Local Stores

Langley Mill New
23 Station Road
Langley Mill
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG16 4BG
01773 710630
Store Website
1.19 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Huthwaite
367-369 Alfreton Road
Huthwaite
NG17 1JJ
07446 145147
Store Website
5.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Scarsdale Veterinary Group
227 Station Road Langley Mill Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 4AD 01773304914 post@scarsdalevets.com Website 1.10 miles

Animals Treated
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Lawrence Veterinary Centre
166 Nottingham Road Eastwood Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 3GG 01773 769298 reception@lawrencevets.co.uk Website 1.31 miles
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Eastwood Vets4pets Ltd
246 Nottingham Road Eastwood Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 3GR 01773 533254 eastwood@vets4pets.com Website 1.56 miles
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Heanor Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 1 19A Church Street Heanor Derbyshire DE75 7AH Heanor@vets4pets.com Website 2.10 miles

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Ambivet Veterinary Group
24 Mundy Street Heanor Derbyshire DE75 7EB 01773 717780 admin@ambivet.com Website 2.27 miles
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When closed a veterinary team is always available on site
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When closed a veterinary team is always available on site
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When closed a veterinary team is always available on site
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When closed a veterinary team is always available on site
Fri	08:30	20:00
When closed a veterinary team is always available on site
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When closed a veterinary team is always available on site
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When closed a veterinary team is always available on site

Gem Equine Ltd
12 Coupe Street Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3QD 07791806970 equinevet@live.co.uk Website 3.31 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Local Dog Walks

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 2.74 miles

Location what3words splash.nooks.passions

Portland Park Kirkby In Ashfield
Lovely Place, Walk Can Be As Long Or As Short As You Want To Make It. Large Free Car Park And Cafe To Enjoy Some Nice Tea And Cake, Lunch And You Can Even Enjoy A Beer Or Two. Walk Takes You Up Over A Working Train Track And Onto Some Large Open Fields, Plenty Of Room For The Furry Kids To Burn Off Some Energy, My Dog Enjoys Paddling In The Brook. 10 Keepers Ave Kirkby In Ashfield Nottingham NG17 8RT 4.57 miles

Location what3words hunter.grid.stops

Linby Trail
Long Walk From Linby Towards Newstead Abbey. Ending In Annesley Nature Reserve, Plenty Of Woods And Conjoining Paths To Explore. 19 Hazel Way Linby Nottingham NG15 8GS 4.71 miles

Location what3words reddish.encrusted.fevered

Newstead Abbey
Ideal Day Out With Room For A Walk, With Views Of Lord Bryons Home And Picnic Space! Beautiful Surroundings With Landscaped Lawns, Streams, Japanese Garden And Pathes Explore. We Walked Around The Grounds But There Is Also A Large Lake And Surrounding Estate. Plenty Of Other Dogs To Play With. Newstead Abbey Lancashire 5.80 miles Sign Posted And Easy To Find

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

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Bramcote Park
Huge Park With Adjoining Woods Plenty Of Space To Walk And Let Your Dog Run Around 51 Ilkeston Rd Bramcote Nottingham NG9 3JP 6.98 miles Ilkeston Road , Nottingham

Location what3words pens.deeper.luxury

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