Welcome to Alstonefield

Alstonefield is a small village located in the Staffordshire Peak District. The village is known for its picturesque scenery, with rolling hills and lush greenery surrounding it. The village is also home to several historic buildings, including the 12th-century church of St. Peter's, which is a popular tourist attraction. The village has a small population of around 300 people, and it is a peaceful and quiet place to live.

The village of Alstonefield has a rich history, dating back to the Roman times. The village was once a thriving market town, and it was an important center for trade and commerce. Today, the village is a popular tourist destination, with many visitors coming to enjoy the beautiful scenery and explore the historic buildings. The village is also home to several local businesses, including a pub, a post office, and a village shop.

Alstonefield is a great place to visit for those who love the outdoors. The village is surrounded by stunning countryside, with many walking and cycling routes to explore. The village is also close to several other popular tourist destinations, including the town of Ashbourne and the famous Alton Towers theme park. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or an action-packed adventure, Alstonefield has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 16°C

Feels Like: 16°C

Wind: 29.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School Details
Biggin C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Teresa Nicholls
Main Street
Biggin
Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 0DQ
0 129884279
School Website
Ilam C Of E Va Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Rachel Linton
Ilam
Ashbourne
Staffordshire
DE6 2AZ
01335350316
School Website
Hartington C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Tracy Blackwell
The Dale
Hartington
Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 0AS
0 129884254
School Website
Parwich Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Fiona Tomblin
Parwich
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 1QJ
01335390245
School Website
Manifold Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Kelly Stanesby
Off Leek Road
Warslow
Buxton
Staffordshire
SK17 0JP
01298384293
School Website
Waterhouses Cofe Primary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Rachel Linton
Waterfall Lane
Waterhouses
Stoke-On-Trent
Staffordshire
ST10 3HY
1538308356
School Website
Fitzherbert C Of E Aided Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Peter Johnston
Ashes Lane
Fenny Bentley
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 1LD
01335350362
School Website
Kniveton C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Luke Redfearn
Kniveton
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 1JJ
01335342573
School Website
Queen Elizabeths Grammar School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Scott Garrity
The Green Road
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 1EP
01335343685
School Website
Compass Community School Staffordshire
Other Independent Special School
Ages:11-17
Head Teacher
Mr Andrew Cooper
Wentworth House
Ellastone Road
Caulden Lowe
Staffordshire
ST10 3ER
7753584581
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Matlock
Station Yard, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NA
10.73 Miles
Matlock Bath
Dale Road, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 5JA
10.77 Miles
Cromford
Lea Road, Cromford, Derbyshire, DE4 5JJ
10.78 Miles
Buxton
Station Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6AQ
12.09 Miles
Whatstandwell
Cromford Road, Whatstandwell, Derbyshire, DE4 5HE
12.70 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Act Taxis
01335 343928
48 The Green Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1ED
6.22 Miles
Peak Cars
01335 370937
Laburnum Cottage, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1PU
7.33 Miles
Star Cars Taxi Co
01538 266343
Sunnyview, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 2HN
7.36 Miles
Criston Elegance Chauffeur Services
01538 266668
Moonflete, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 2HN
7.36 Miles
Peak Premier Travel
01629 636877
Over Haddon View/Conksbury Av, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1WQ
7.39 Miles
Ashbourne Taxis
01335 345198
Blenheim Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1HA
7.42 Miles
Moorland Private Hire
01538 371563
Quarnford Grange, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7LR
7.51 Miles
Boydons Private Hire
07905 123128
36 Mayfair Avenue, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 2QE
7.76 Miles
Djg's Taxi
01629 650025
5 Annies Close, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2BE
7.84 Miles
Oakamoor Private Hire
01538 702720
The Island, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 3AG
8.44 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Alstonefield Village
Weekday Last Collection:16:30
Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Hope Dale
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Milldale
Weekday Last Collection:16:30
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Stanshope
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Wetton Village
Weekday Last Collection:16:30
Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Alsop En Le Dale
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:15
Drury Lane
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hulme End
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grindon Lamp Box
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ilam
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:15
Hartington Youth Hostel D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hartington Po Box
Weekday Last Collection:16:30
Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Heathcote
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Biggin Lane End
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warslow
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Hartington Surgery
01298 84315
The Surgery
Dig Street
Hartington Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 0AQ
Waterhouses Medical Pract
01538 308207
Waterhouses Medical Ctre
Waterfall Lane
Waterhouses
Stoke-On-Trent
ST10 3HY
The Surgery Clifton Road
01335 300588
The Surgery
Clifton Road
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 1RR
Ashbourne Medical Practice
01335 230085
Clifton Road
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 1DR
St Oswalds Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Clifton Road
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 1DR
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Local Stores

Ashbourne
Shawcroft Centre
Dig Street
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 1GF
01335 346274
Store Website
6.37 miles
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SPAR - Leek
Ashbourne Road
Leek
ST13 5BL
01538 382182
Store Website
8.5 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Mcmurtry And Harding
Clifton Road
Clifton
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 2DH
01335 342227
6.76 miles
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Blenheim Veterinary Centre
Blenheim Road
Airfield Industrial Estate
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 1HA
01335 342111
post@blenheimvets.com
Website
7.38 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Aquatics

Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

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Moorland Veterinary Centre Ltd
St Luke'S House
Vicarage Road
Leek
Staffordshire
ST13 6AS
01538 382129
moorlandveterinarycentre@moorlandvet.co.uk
Website
8.97 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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The Veterinary Clinic
80 Broad Street
Leek
Staffordshire
ST13 5NS
01538 373666
leekvets@hotmail.co.uk
Website
9.21 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Bakewell Equine Clinic
Unit 14
Ashford Road
Deepdale Business Park
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1GT
01629 810 351
equine@bakewellvets.co.uk
Website
9.67 miles
Animals Treated
Equines

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Derbyshire Veterinary Services T/A Mcmurtry &Amp; Harding Veterinary Surgeons
8 St John Street
Wirksworth
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 4DR
01629 823034
enquiries@mcmurtryandharding.co.uk
Website
9.77 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Milldale
This Is An Excellent Linear Walk Following The River Dove. Starting In Milldale, You Cross The River Tracing Its Path To Dovedale. You Will Encounter Stunning Scenery Including: Shallow Caves And Woodland. Wildflowers Grow During The Summer Months. Sheep May Be Grazing Along Stretches Of This Walk.
DE6 2GB
0.73 miles

Take The A515 To Ashbourne Heading Towards Buxton. Turn Left Onto Green Lane When You Reach The Sign For Milldale. Turn Left After Crossing The Road Bridge And Pass Through To The Other End Of The Village, Where You Will Find The Car Park.
Carsington Water
Carsington Water Is A Reservoir Operated By Severn Trent Water, Located In Derbyshire, On The Doorstep Of The Peak District National Park. It Is An Area With A Good Amount Of Wildlife, With A Wildlife Centre And Bird Hides Along The Route. The Walk Itself Is Relatively Easy, In Terms Of Level Walking Through Fields And Woodland.
DE6 1ST
7.32 miles

Leave M1 At Junction 28, Signposted Derby. Leave A38 For The A610 Towards Ambergate. At A6, Turn Right To Matlock, Then Left Onto B5035 To Wirksworth. At T-Junction With B5023, Turn Right & Then Left To Re-Join The B5035, And Continue For 4-Miles.
Location
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Nine Ladies Stanton Moor
Lovely Walk, Sandy Paths- Can Be A Little Uneven But Mainly Flat. The Trail Isn’T Marked So Just Research The Route First But Most Paths Lead Back In A Circle.
Richmond Hill
Main St
Birchover
Matlock
DE4 2BN
7.92 miles

There Is A Carpark Near The Campsite But You Can Also Park Near The Druids Inn
Location
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Monsal Dale
The Route Follows The River Wye Passing Under The Headstone Viaduct And Giving Excellent Views Of The Weir.
DE45 1QS
8.65 miles

Take The A6 From Bakewell. After About 2.6 Miles, You Will See The Car Park On Your Right. It Is Well Sign-Posted.
Stanton Stroll
Reading Room Cottage
Park Ln
Stanton In Peak
Matlock
DE4 2LU
8.73 miles

Head Up The Hill From The Pub
Location
what3words
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Dimmingsdale
Dimmingsdale. Located Between Oakamoor Village And Alton Village Staffordshire. Woodland Walks With Hills And Valleys To Roam. There Is A Cafe/Restaurant The Ramblers Retreat Where You Can Park For Free, At The Ramblers Retreat There Are Huts For You To Sit In With Your Dogs And Enjoy A Cup Of Tea Or A Meal
Red Rd
Alton
Stoke-On-Trent
ST10 4BU
8.79 miles

Location
what3words
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