Welcome to Watnall

Watnall is a small village located in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. It is situated approximately 7 miles northwest of Nottingham city centre and is surrounded by the villages of Kimberley, Awsworth, and Greasley. The village has a population of around 1,500 people and is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Watnall is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a stunning Norman doorway, a 14th-century tower, and a beautiful stained glass window. Another historic building in the village is the Watnall Chantry Chapel, which was built in the 15th century and is now used as a community centre. The chapel is also a Grade II listed building and is known for its unique architecture and beautiful interior.

Watnall is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village is located near the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire border, which means that there are plenty of scenic routes to explore. One of the most popular walking routes in the area is the Erewash Valley Trail, which runs from Ilkeston to Langley Mill and passes through Watnall. The trail offers stunning views of the countryside and is a great way to explore the area.

Local Schools

School	Details
Hollywell Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Ellis	Hardy Street Kimberley Hollywell Primary School Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 2JL 1159195898 School Website
The Kimberley School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jon Mellor	Newdigate Street Kimberley Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 2NJ 01159387000 School Website
Gilthill Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicholla Allison	Gilt Hill Kimberley Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 2GZ 1159190611 School Website
Kimberley Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Clarke	Swingate Kimberley Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 2PG 1159385050 School Website
Larkfields Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Nichola Irwin	Coronation Road Nuthall Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 1EP 1159137730 School Website
Larkfields Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jessica Scott	Coronation Road Nuthall Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 1EP 01159194343 School Website
Greasley Beauvale Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Bates	Greasley Avenue Newthorpe Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 2FJ 01773712128 School Website
Progression 2 Work Other Independent Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jason (Known As Jake) Cosford	Old Beauvale School Beauvale Newthorpe Nottinghamshire NG16 2EZ 1773710118 School Website
Hucknall Flying High Academy Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Karl Clowery	Shepherd Street Hucknall Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG15 6WU 1157012020 School Website
Edgewood Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ed Seeley	Edgewood Drive Hucknall Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG15 6HX 01159561337 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bulwell Station Road, Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, NG6 9AA 2.63 Miles

Ilkeston Station Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5TE 2.79 Miles

Langley Mill Station Road, Langley Mill, Derbyshire, NG16 4AT 3.09 Miles

Hucknall Station Terrace, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, NG15 7TD 3.19 Miles

Newstead Station Road, Newstead, Nottinghamshire, NG15 0BF 4.31 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A2b Cars - Kimberley And Eastwood 0115 938 4444 49A Main Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2NG 0.96 Miles
Cbc Taxis 0115 938 4444 49A Main Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2NG 0.96 Miles
A2b Cars Eastwood / Langley Mill 01773 533333 49A Main Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2NG 0.96 Miles
Pinnacle Chauffeur Transport 0800 783 4107 81 Dovecote Rd, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3QL 1.49 Miles
Philip Parker Chauffeur Services 0115 955 4856 6 Pinehurst Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG15 6TS 1.56 Miles
Sps Taxi Training 0115 971 7540 Benneworth Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG15 6EL 2.16 Miles
White Ribbon Cars 0115 976 3234 12 Highfield Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 1BS 2.26 Miles
Eastwood Cars 01773 770000 4 Brookhill Leys Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3HZ 2.30 Miles
Silverline Executive Chauffeurs 07980 522105 Strelley Hall, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 6PE 2.54 Miles
Baker Cars 01773 535905 3A Henshaw Place, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8RL 2.74 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Queens Head/Main Rd Watnall Dd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
41 Main Rd Watnall Nr Oak Pub Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Coatsby Rd Watnall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cliff Blvd/Norman St No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newdigate/Beryldene Ave No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maws La Kimberley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kimberley P Office/Main St Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Eastwood Rd/Maws La No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broomhill Rd/Main St No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Watnall Rd/Philip Ave Dd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Larkfield Road/Maple Drive Dd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bbox Giltbrook Ind Est(Giltway) Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Giltbrook Poc/Nottingham Rd Collection Today available until:12:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Main St Newthorpe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Valley Dri Brook Cls Newthorpe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hama Medical Centre 0115 9382101	The Surgery 11A Nottingham Road Kimberley Nottingham NG16 2NB
Giltbrook Surgery 0115 9383191	Giltbrook Surgery 492 Nottingham Road Giltbrook, Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 2GE
Newthorpe Medical Practice 01773 535511	Newthorpe Medical Centre Harvest Road, Eastwood Nottingham NG16 3HU
Assarts Farm Medical Centre	6 Upminster Drive Nuthall Nottingham NG16 1PT
Primary Integrated Community Services 0115 8834179	Pics Unit H4 Ash Tree Court Nottingham NG8 6PY

Local Stores

Nottingham - Kimberley - Maws Lane
Maws Lane
Kimberley
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG16 2JE
01159 385511
Store Website
0.70 miles

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SPAR Nuthall Road
SPAR
401 Nuthall Road
Aspley
Nottingham
NG8 5DB
0115 978 2003
Store Website
3.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Eastwood Vets4pets Ltd
246 Nottingham Road Eastwood Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 3GR 01773 533254 eastwood@vets4pets.com Website 1.62 miles
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Lawrence Veterinary Centre
166 Nottingham Road Eastwood Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 3GG 01773 769298 reception@lawrencevets.co.uk Website 1.90 miles
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Bulwell Vets4pets Ltd
1 Saxondale Court Leen Drive Bulwell Nottingham NG6 8EP 0115 951 9166 clare.vitale@vets4pets.com Website 2.77 miles
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Medivet Hucknall
51 West Street Hucknall Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG15 7BY 0115 952 7271 hucknall@medivet.co.uk Website 2.81 miles

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Medivet Referrals East Midlands
222 Nottingham Road Hucknall Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG15 7QD 0115 927 4458 referrals.east.midlands@medivet.co.uk Website 2.89 miles
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Scarsdale Veterinary Group
227 Station Road Langley Mill Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 4AD 01773304914 post@scarsdalevets.com Website 3.02 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 3.51 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 4.31 miles

Location what3words splash.nooks.passions

Wollaton Hall
This Is A Beautiful Stately Home In The City Of Nottingham. There Is A Large Park, Some Areas Wooded And Large Open Grass Lawns. You Can Let Your Dogs Off The Lead Except In The Fenced Areas Where The Park's Deer Herd Is Grazed - This Will Be Clearly Marked. There Is A Lake To Walk Around And The Dogs Can Swim, Just Avoid Areas With Water Fowl. A Kids Play Area, Cafe And Shop Top This Off. With No Entrance Fee And Cheap Parking, It's Great For A Day Out With A Picnic Or An Hour Or Too. 2 Wollaton Hall Nottingham Lancashire NG8 2AE 4.82 miles

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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 4.89 miles Ilkeston Road , Nottingham

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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 5.41 miles Sign Posted And Easy To Find

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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 5.55 miles

Location what3words hunter.grid.stops

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