Welcome to Kirkby In Ashfield

Kirkby-In-Ashfield is a small town located in the Ashfield district of Nottinghamshire, England. The town has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in the Domesday Book. The town was originally a mining town, and the coal industry played a significant role in its development. Today, the town has a population of around 25,000 people and is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Kirkby-In-Ashfield is St. Wilfrid's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows. Another popular attraction in the town is the Kirkby Cross, which is a medieval stone cross that stands in the town center. The cross is believed to have been erected in the 14th century and is a testament to the town's rich history.

Kirkby-In-Ashfield is also home to several parks and nature reserves, including the Kingsway Park and the Hermitage Dam Nature Reserve. These green spaces provide a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and are popular with locals and visitors alike. Overall, Kirkby-In-Ashfield is a charming town with a rich history and plenty of attractions to explore.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 12.1°C

Feels Like: 9°C

Wind: 21.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Morven Park Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Watson	School Street Kirkby-In-Ashfield Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG17 7BT 01623459395 School Website
Pollyteach Limited Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Miss Catherine Brown	First Floor Unit Rear Of 18-20 Diamond Avenue Kirkby In Ashfield NG17 7GR 7383204964 School Website
Outwood Academy Kirkby Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Mark Golden	Tennyson Street Kirkby-In-Ashfield Nottingham NG17 7DH
Bracken Hill School Community Special School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mr Catherine Askham	Chartwell Road Kirkby-In-Ashfield Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG17 7HZ 01623477268 School Website
Abbey Hill Primary And Nursery Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Helen Chambers	Abbey Road Kirkby-In-Ashfield Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG17 7NZ 01623484512 School Website
Kingsway Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs S Bradbury	Kingsway Kirkby-In-Ashfield Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG17 7FH 01623408259 School Website
The West Park Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Nunn	Vernon Road Kirkby-In-Ashfield Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG17 8EE 1623460274 School Website
Greenwood Primary And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Kim Tucker	Sutton Middle Lane Kirkby-In-Ashfield Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG17 8FX 1623460664 School Website
Orchard Primary School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jane Chambers	Chapel Street Kirkby-In-Ashfield Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG17 8JY 01623455939 School Website
Leamington Primary And Nursery Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kaye Mcguire	Clare Road Sutton-In-Ashfield Nottinghamshire NG17 5BB 1623455951 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kirkby-In-Ashfield Victoria Road, Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8EJ 0.45 Miles

Sutton Parkway Low Moor Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5LG 0.99 Miles

Newstead Station Road, Newstead, Nottinghamshire, NG15 0BF 2.24 Miles

Mansfield Station Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 5RN 3.42 Miles

Hucknall Station Terrace, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, NG15 7TD 4.78 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A2b Cars 01623 757574 43 Station Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG17 7AN 0.11 Miles
Stubbsy Travel 0115 880 0047 38 Chartwell Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG17 7HZ 0.30 Miles
Mars Cars Ltd 01623 633333 Low Moor House/Lowmoor Rd, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG17 7JE 0.33 Miles
Air-Links 01623 755655 200 Nuncargate Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG17 9AG 1.22 Miles
There And Back Taxis 07900 644622 47 Leamington Dr, Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5BA 1.33 Miles
Oasis Taxis 0115 975 0750 60 Forest Rd, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG17 9BJ 1.51 Miles
C W Taxis 01623 553549 50 Riveraine Close, Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5JH 1.61 Miles
N B Taxis 01623 551903 17A King Street, Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 1AT 1.84 Miles
Airport Express 0800 949 6428 Pelham St, Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 2EF 2.03 Miles
Aurora Airport And Corporate Travel 01623 474748 Blackthorn Way, Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 1HG 2.05 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Kirkby In Ashfield Po Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Urban Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marlborough Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Roseberry Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Johns Avenue Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Glenside Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alexandra Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abbey Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Western Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Victoria Road Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hartley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elm Tree Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Byron Avenue Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Wheatley Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Diamond Ave(Hollingwell Van Sales) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Jaks Extended Service 01623 757219	Family Medical Centre 56A Lowmoor Road Kirkby In Ashfield Nottinghamshire NG17 7BG
Lowmoor Road Surgery 01623 759447	The Surgery Low Moor Road Kirkby-In-Ashfield Nottinghamshire NG17 7BG
Health Care Complex, Kirkby 01623 752312	The Health Care Complex 52 Low Moor Road Kirkby-In-Ashfield Nottingham NG17 7BG
Kirkby Health Centre 01623 752454	The Hlth Ctr,Lowmoor Road Kirkby-In-Ashfield Nottingham NG17 7LG
Kirkby Community Primary Care Centre (3) 01623 434600	The Kirkby Community Pcc Portland Street Kirkby-In-Ashfield Nottinghamshire NG17 7AE

Local Stores

Skegby Road
Skegby Road
Sutton-in-Ashfield
Nottinghamshire
NG17 9JD
01623 752283
Store Website
1.68 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Kirkby In Ashfield Vets4pets
Unit 4 Kingsway Court Kingsway Kirkby In Ashfield Nottinghamshire NG17 7BD 01623 726050 kirkbyinashfield@vets4pets.com Website 0.13 miles
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Shannon Lodge Veterinary Surgery
15-17 Kirby Folly Road Sutton-In-Ashfield Nottinghamshire NG17 5HP 01623 442718 reception@shannonlodgevets.co.uk Website 1.34 miles
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Thompsons Vets Ltd
Etwall House 105 Alfreton Road Sutton-In-Ashfield Nottinghamshire NG17 1FJ 01623 555 460 info@thompsonvets.co.uk Website 2.07 miles
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Sutton In Ashfield Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 1 10 Priestsic Road Sutton-In-Ashfield Nottinghamshire NG17 4EB Website 2.18 miles


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Animal Doctor
5 Nottingham Road Ravenshead Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG15 9HG 01623 888503 Website 3.01 miles

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Forest Veterinary Clinic Limited
Forest Veterinary Clinic 5 Terrace Road Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG18 2BP 01623 623061 forestvets@btinternet.com Website 3.97 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 0.82 miles

Location what3words hunter.grid.stops

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 2.44 miles Sign Posted And Easy To Find

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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 3.88 miles

Location what3words reddish.encrusted.fevered

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 5.48 miles Hardwick Hall M1 Junction 29

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

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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 8.08 miles

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Weather Forecast

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