Welcome to Norton

Norton is a small village located in South Yorkshire, England. It is situated on the outskirts of Sheffield and is known for its beautiful countryside and scenic views. The village has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in historical records. Today, Norton is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike who come to enjoy its peaceful atmosphere and natural beauty.

One of the main attractions in Norton is the Norton Priory, which was founded in the 12th century by the Augustinian Canons. The priory was a religious house that played an important role in the local community for many centuries. Today, visitors can explore the ruins of the priory and learn about its fascinating history. The priory is also home to a beautiful garden that is open to the public and is a popular spot for picnics and relaxation.

Another popular attraction in Norton is the Norton Water Tower, which is a Grade II listed building that dates back to the early 20th century. The tower was built to provide water to the local area and is now a popular landmark in the village. Visitors can climb to the top of the tower and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Norton is also home to a number of pubs, restaurants, and shops, making it a great place to visit for a day trip or a weekend getaway.

Local Schools

School	Details
Norton Free Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Hazel Bell	Matthews Lane Norton Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 8JS 01142745873 School Website
Mossbrook School Community Special School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jo Harrison	Bochum Parkway Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 8JR 01142372768 School Website
Talbot Specialist School Community Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Tricia Bennett	Lees Hall Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 9JP 01142507394 School Website
Newfield Secondary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Emma Anderson	Lees Hall Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 9JP 01142557331 School Website
Meadowhead School Academy Trust Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Kam Grewal-Joy	Dyche Lane Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 8BR 01142372723 School Website
Mundella Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr William Smith	Mundella Place Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 8SJ 01142551348 School Website
Valley Park Community School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lauren Johnstone	Norton Avenue Sheffield South Yorkshire S14 1SL 01142396464 School Website
St Thomas Of Canterbury School A Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Louise Clements	Chancet Wood Drive Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 7TR 01142745597 School Website
Lower Meadow Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Dawtry	Batemoor Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 8EE 1142372700 School Website
Woodseats Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jack Fellowes	Chesterfield Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 0SB 1142554619 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Dronfield Dronfield, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2WZ 2.39 Miles

Dore & Totley Abbeydale Road South, Dore, South Yorkshire, S17 3LB 2.49 Miles

Sheffield Sheaf Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2BP 2.96 Miles

Darnall Station Road, Darnall, South Yorkshire, S9 4JU 3.91 Miles

Woodhouse Station Road, Woodhouse, South Yorkshire, S13 7RF 4.54 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
C C Executive 0114 274 5021 14 Birch Farm Av, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 8GH 0.84 Miles
J And M Cars 0114 258 5297 161 Warminster Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 8PP 0.85 Miles
Network Cars 0114 274 7474 298A Meadowhead, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 7UH 0.96 Miles
Network Taxis 01246 417417 298A Meadowhead, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 7UH 0.96 Miles
David Martin/Chauffeur 07719 138484 36 Hollythorpe Rise, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 9ND 1.07 Miles
Abbey Cards 0114 274 6490 12A Abbey La, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 0BL 1.16 Miles
Uk Cars Ltd 0800 389 5471 Silkstone House, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 3AS 1.73 Miles
Fleet Taxis 0114 258 5858 527 Abbeydale Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 1FU 1.88 Miles
Sheffield City Taxis 0114 239 3939 912 City Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 1GQ 2.04 Miles
U S Private Hire 01246 410300 14 Hardwick Cl, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2LU 2.06 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
School Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
191 Hemsworth Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Henley Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Constable Road Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Landseer Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
117 Norton Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cobnar Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
87 Hazlebarrow Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gaunt Road Blackstock Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Norton Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Derbyshire Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
2 Little Norton Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warminster Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meadowhead Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
53 Woodseats House Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Blackstock Road Surgery 0114 2585077	29 Blackstock Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S14 1AB
Meadowgreen Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	1 Dyche Close Jordanthorpe Sheffield S8 8DJ
Meadowgreen Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	1 Dyche Close Jordanthorpe Sheffield S8 8DJ
Meadowgreen Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	1 Dyche Close Jordanthorpe Sheffield S8 8DJ
Clover Group Practice Jordanthorpe	1 Dyche Close Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 8DJ

Local Stores

Constable Road
38 Constable Road
Gleadless
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S14 1BA
01142 396394
Store Website
0.43 miles

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SPAR - Abbey Lane
5,7 & 9 Abbey Lane
Sheffield
S8 0BJ
01142 745260
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Green Veterinary Practice
Lightwood Barn Lightwood Lane Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 8BG 01142 645454 office@greenvets.co.uk Website 0.87 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Peak Veterinary Practice
36 Olivet Road Woodseats Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 8QS 0114 250 7733 enquiries@peakvets.co.uk Website 0.99 miles
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Abbeymoor Veterinary Centres Ltd
11 Abbey Lane Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 0BJ 0114 274 7605 abbeymoor@btconnect.com Website 1.15 miles

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Springfield Veterinary Group
177 White Lane Gleadless Sheffield South Yorkshire S12 3GF 0114 264 6260 gleadless@springfieldvetgroup.co.uk Website 1.47 miles
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Sheffield Pdsa Pet Clinic
141 Northern Avenue Sheffield South Yorkshire S2 2EJ Website 1.81 miles


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Millhouses Vets4pets Ltd
964 Abbeydale Road Sheffield Yorkshire S7 2QF 0114 236 4070 millhouses@vets4pets.com Website 1.84 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Graves Park
The Largest Park In Sheffield, Graves Park Is A Brilliant Mix Of Open Parkland, Natural And Semi-Natural Woodlands. This Is A Great Walk For All The Family, Taking In The Animal Farm, Lakes, Wooded Areas. Graves Park Also Includes A Lovely Café, The Rose Garden Café, Which Welcomes Dog Walkers And Families With Both Outdoor And Indoor Seating That’S Perfect For Having A Quick Stop Off At. S8 8QA 0.95 miles From Sheffield City Centre (And The North) Follow The A61 Towards Chesterfield. At The Traffic Lights Just After Homebase, Turn Left Onto Scarsdale Road. Follow Scarsdale Road Into Derbyshire Lane And Continue For About Three Quarters Of A Mile. The Park Will Now Be On Your Right. Continue Along Hemsworth Road Until You Reach Some Traffic Lights. The Entrance To The Park Is On The Right Just Before Bunting Nook.

Houndkirk Road
Huge Views Of Sheffield, Chesterfield And Beyond Houndkirk Rd Sheffield S11 7TU 4.61 miles

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Rivelin Valley Nature Trail
The Rivelin Valley Nature Trail Is A Flat Route Which Includes Some Lovely Woodland And Rivers That Are Great For A Little Dog Paddle. Situated Between Sheffield And The Peak District There Are Plenty Of Places To Let Your Dog Roam Free And Enjoy The Countryside. S6 5QA 4.91 miles Car Park Entrance On The A6101 Rivelin Valley Road, The Car Park Is 500M From The End Of Rivelin Valley Road / 650M From The Malin Bridge Tram Stop.

Rivelin Valley
Lovely Walk By The Water, Long Track And Plenty Of Areas For The Dogs To Play In The Water Rivelin Valley Conservation Group Parking Lot Rails Rd Sheffield S6 6GF 5.48 miles There Are Several Parking Spaces And Entrances Around The Valley

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Padley Gorge
This Is An Excellent Circular Walk Through The Ancient Woodland Of Padley Gorge Starting In The Longshaw Estate Before Crossing The B6521 To Follow Beside The Burbage Brook. The Walk Travels South On The Western Bank Of The River Before Crossing And Returning Along The Eastern Bank. The Thick Tree Canopy And Running Water Ensures That This Walk Remains Cool Throughout The Summer. Whilst The Moss Covered Boulders And Many Ferns Help To Make This Feel Like A Truely Magical Place. Dogs Must Be Kept On Their Lead Whilst Passing Through The Longshaw Estate. S11 7TY 6.14 miles From Hathersage Continue Towards Sheffield On The A6187. Turn Right Following Signs Of The National Trust Longshaw Estate, The Turn Right Following The Signs For The Car Park And Estate Visitor Centre.

Linacre Reservoirs
Severn Trent Managed Site (Old Fresh Water Reserve For Chesterfield). Parking Is Pay And Display Or There Is An Annual Permit You Can Get From Severn Trent. You Can Walk Your Dog Off Lead Around Two Of The Three Reservoirs. The Top Reservoir Is A Nature Reserve And Dogs Must Be On Lead. Linacre Reservoirs Woodnook Lane Cutthorpe 6.15 miles

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