Welcome to Walton

Walton is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Stone and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its peaceful and friendly atmosphere. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age.

One of the most notable features of Walton is its beautiful church, St. Leonard's. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. It is known for its stunning stained glass windows and impressive architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Walton is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a village show. Overall, Walton is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Westfield Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Risorto	Vincent Crescent Brampton Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 3NW 1246566124 School Website
Brookfield Academy Trust Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Keith Hirst	Chatsworth Road Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 3NS 01246568115 School Website
Old Hall Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Rachel Davies	Old Road Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 3QR 1246273801 School Website
Walton Peak Flying High Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Parkinson	Whitecotes Lane Chesterfield S40 3HJ 1246234381 School Website
Walton Holymoorside Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Holmes	Holymoor Road Holymoorside Chesterfield Derbyshire S42 7DU 1246566502 School Website
William Rhodes Primary And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jenny Wilkes	Hunloke Avenue Boythorpe Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 2NR 1246234626 School Website
Parkside Community School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Ben Riggott	Boythorpe Avenue Boythorpe Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 2NS 1246273458 School Website
Ashgate Croft School Academy Special Converter Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Ms Jennifer Dodds	Ashgate Road Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 4BN 1246275111 School Website
Brampton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Wayne Parkinson	School Board Lane Brampton Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 1DD 01246232817 School Website
Brockwell Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Ms Catherine Holmes	Purbeck Avenue Loundsley Green Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 4NP 01246278542 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chesterfield Corporation Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7UB 2.07 Miles

Dronfield Dronfield, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2WZ 5.36 Miles

Matlock Station Yard, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NA 7.12 Miles

Dore & Totley Abbeydale Road South, Dore, South Yorkshire, S17 3LB 7.60 Miles

Matlock Bath Dale Road, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 5JA 7.76 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Quest Motorhome Hire 07932 011220 19 Bowland Drive, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 7LZ 0.28 Miles
Express Taxis 01246 200791 30 Whitecotes La, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 3HL 1.08 Miles
County Cars 01246 557755 61 Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 2AL 1.19 Miles
Carvers Of Chesterfield Specialised Transport 01246 231476 89 Brockwell La, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 4EG 1.46 Miles
Prestige Private Hire 01246 520845 11 Hough Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 2FJ 1.54 Miles
A Line Taxis 01246 555555 14 Stephenson Place, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1XL 1.76 Miles
Marks Taxis 01246 239106 16 Lydgate Drive, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 6TF 1.79 Miles
Chris Newbold Airport Services 01246 230001 16 Storforth Lane Trading Estate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 0QQ 1.83 Miles
P D's Taxis 07854 236577 5 Lucas Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7DD 1.83 Miles
Club Taxi's 01246 221111 9 Holywell Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7SA 1.84 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Walton Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Horsewood Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yew Tree Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lichfield Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
18 Walton Back Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
S40 622 Chatsworth Road Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Moorland View Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Terminus Hotel Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hunloke Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Foljambe Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morrisons Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Edwin Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walton Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
696 Chatsworth Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Thomas Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Chatsworth Road Medical Centre 01246 568065	Chatsworth Road Med.Ctr. Chatsworth Road Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 3PY
Dchs Derby City 01246 515633	Walton Hospital Whitecotes Lane Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 3HW
Royal Primary Care Chesterfield 01246 748000	The Grange Family H/Ctr Stubbing Rd, Grangewood Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 2HP
The Surgery At Wheatbridge 01246 277287	The Surgery-Wheatbridge 30 Wheatbridge Road Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 2AB
Chesterfield Health Provider Ltd 01246 556949	The Surgery @:Wheatbridge 39 Wheatbridge Road Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 2AB

Local Stores

Chesterfield - Ashgate Road
240 Ashgate Road
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S40 4AW
01246 207640
Store Website
1.14 miles

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SPAR Walton
SPAR PFS
Matlock Road Service Station
Matlock Road
Chesterfield
S40 3JQ
01246 559136
Store Website
0.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Vetcare @ Home Peak Pharmacy
Ashgate Manor Ashgate Road Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 4AA Chesterfield@vetcarehome.co.uk 1.44 miles
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Vets4pets Chesterfield Ravenside
Inside Pets At Home Ravenside Retail Park Markham Road Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 1TA 01246 557 555 chesterfield@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.57 miles
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Prime Veterinary Practice
93 Newbold Road Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 7PS 01246 236791 info@primevets.co.uk Website 1.77 miles
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Carrick Veterinary Group
Holywell House Holywell Street Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 7SD 01246 273292 info.carrick@cvsvets.com Website 1.85 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Chapel House Veterinary Practice Ltd
Hady Hill Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 0DZ 01246 222 232 Website 2.17 miles
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Chesterfield Vets4pets Ltd
Chesterfield Vets4pets Limited St Johns Road Littlemoor Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 8QN 01246 269666 chesterfield@vets4pets.com Website 2.38 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 2.12 miles

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Chatsworth Park
A Circular Walk Through Chatsworth Park, Passing By Chatsworth House And Through The Village Of Edensor, Then Along The Bank Of The River Derwent. DE4 2NX 6.36 miles From The M6: Take J29 Chesterfield And Follow The Brown Signs. From Matlock: Take The A6, Then The B6012.

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

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Curbar
This Is A Fantastic Moderate Walk Offering Some Good Views And Interesting Scenery. Care Should Be Taken Especially When Descending From Curbar Edge Itself. S32 3YX 7.25 miles Take The A619 From Bakewell, Heading Towards Chesterfield. Upon Reaching A Roundabout, Follow Signs For Manchester And Stockport On The A623. Turn Left At The Mini Roundabout Through The Village. Stay On This Road Until You See Signs For Froggatt And Curbar. Turn Right, And Continue Until You Come To A Church. Turn Right Onto Curbar Hill. The Car Park Is On The Left When You Get Out Of The Village.

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 7.51 miles Hardwick Hall M1 Junction 29

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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 8.02 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.

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