Welcome to Underwood

Underwood is a small village located in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles north of Nottingham city centre and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its peaceful and friendly community. Underwood has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age.

One of the most notable landmarks in Underwood is St Michael's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a beautiful stained glass window and a bell tower. The village also has a primary school, a post office, a pub, and a village hall. Underwood is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with regular bus services and easy access to the M1 motorway.

Underwood is a great place to live for those who enjoy the outdoors. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with plenty of walking and cycling routes to explore. The nearby Sherwood Forest is a popular destination for visitors, with its ancient oak trees and connections to the legend of Robin Hood. Underwood also has a number of local sports clubs, including a cricket club and a football club, which provide opportunities for residents to get involved in community activities.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Bagthorpe Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr David Walton	School Road Bagthorpe Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 5HB 01773782843 School Website
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
Westwood Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mr Lizzy Woodcock	Palmerston Street Westwood Jacksdale Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 5JA 01773783899 School Website
Selston Church Of England Infant And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs J Redfern	Nottingham Road Selston Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 6DH 1773780131 School Website
Selston High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr David Broomhead	Chapel Road Selston Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 6BW 01773810321 School Website
Holly Hill Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Leanne Steed	Off Portland Road Selston Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 6AW 01773783909 School Website
Jacksdale Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Julie Brockerton	Main Road Jacksdale Selston Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 5JU 01773783930 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
Hall Park Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs David Crossley	Mansfield Road Eastwood Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 3EA 01773786212 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Langley Mill Station Road, Langley Mill, Derbyshire, NG16 4AT 2.76 Miles

Newstead Station Road, Newstead, Nottinghamshire, NG15 0BF 3.20 Miles

Kirkby-In-Ashfield Victoria Road, Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8EJ 3.86 Miles

Hucknall Station Terrace, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, NG15 7TD 4.25 Miles

Alfreton Mansfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JQ 4.68 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Legend Nottingham Chauffeurs And Airport Transfers 07905 023897 26 Smalley Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5GE 0.14 Miles
B And M Taxis 01773 580792 88 Alfreton Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 6DQ 1.84 Miles
Pinnacle Chauffeur Transport 0800 783 4107 81 Dovecote Rd, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3QL 2.34 Miles
Car Transporter Hire 01273 782214 Lower Portland, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG17 9LD 2.64 Miles
Philip Parker Chauffeur Services 0115 955 4856 6 Pinehurst Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG15 6TS 2.66 Miles
Astra Taxis 01773 530450 Elnor Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 4AP 2.73 Miles
Oasis Taxis 0115 975 0750 60 Forest Rd, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG17 9BJ 2.74 Miles
Air-Links 01623 755655 200 Nuncargate Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG17 9AG 2.89 Miles
Streetcars 01773 711200 122 Bailey Brook Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 4FU 2.89 Miles
Eastwood Cars 01773 770000 4 Brookhill Leys Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3HZ 2.92 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Underwood Tso/31 Main Rd Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:16:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Church La/Chapel La No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandhill Rd/Alfreton Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Middlebrook Rd/Nr School Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cordy La.Brinsley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Plainspot Rd/Nr Wilhallow La No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High St/Broad La/Brinsley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broad La/Nr Cordy La No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Moor/Hobsic Cls Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Annesley La Selston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barrows Hill La Westwood No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beauvale Lodge/Moorgreen No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Ng16 New Westwood Westwood No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hall La/Opp Church La No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nottingham Rd/Mansfield Rd Selston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Selston Surgery 01773 810226	Selston Surgery 139 Nottingham Road Selston Nottingham NG16 6BT
Jacksdale Medical Centre 01773 608760	Medical Centre Main Road Jacksdale Nottinghamshire NG16 5JW
Church Walk Surgery	Church Walk Eastwood Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 3BH
Ashfield House (Annesley) 01623 752295	Ashfield House 194 Forest Road Annesley Woodhouse Nottinghamshire NG17 9JB
Eastwood Primary Care Centre 01773 304700	Eastwood Primary Care Ctr 11B Church St, Eastwood Nottingham NG16 3BS

Local Stores

Selston
Nottingham Road
Selston
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG16 6BT
01773 861643
Store Website
1.45 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Lawrence Veterinary Centre
166 Nottingham Road Eastwood Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 3GG 01773 769298 reception@lawrencevets.co.uk Website 2.34 miles
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Scarsdale Veterinary Group
227 Station Road Langley Mill Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 4AD 01773304914 post@scarsdalevets.com Website 2.47 miles

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Eastwood Vets4pets Ltd
246 Nottingham Road Eastwood Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 3GR 01773 533254 eastwood@vets4pets.com Website 2.48 miles
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Heanor Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 1 19A Church Street Heanor Derbyshire DE75 7AH Heanor@vets4pets.com Website 3.44 miles

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Ambivet Veterinary Group
24 Mundy Street Heanor Derbyshire DE75 7EB 01773 717780 admin@ambivet.com Website 3.61 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
Sat	09:00	13:00
When closed a veterinary team is always available on site
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When closed a veterinary team is always available on site

Medivet Hucknall
51 West Street Hucknall Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG15 7BY 0115 952 7271 hucknall@medivet.co.uk Website 3.66 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 3.21 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 3.80 miles

Location what3words reddish.encrusted.fevered

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 4.09 miles

Location what3words splash.nooks.passions

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 4.57 miles Sign Posted And Easy To Find

Location what3words post.intrigues.various

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 7.76 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 7.83 miles Ilkeston Road , Nottingham

Location what3words pens.deeper.luxury

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