Welcome to Alfreton

Alfreton is a small town located in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, England. The town has a rich history dating back to the 18th century when it was a major centre for coal mining. Today, Alfreton is a bustling town with a population of over 22,000 people. The town is well connected to other parts of the country with excellent transport links, including the M1 motorway and a railway station.

One of the main attractions in Alfreton is the Alfreton Hall, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 18th century. The hall was once the home of the Palmer-Morewood family, who were prominent landowners in the area. Today, the hall is used as a venue for weddings, conferences, and other events. The town also has a number of parks and green spaces, including the Alfreton Park and the Swanwick Nature Reserve, which are popular with locals and visitors alike.

Alfreton is also home to a number of shops, restaurants, and pubs, making it a great place to visit for a day out or a weekend break. The town has a vibrant community spirit, with a range of events and activities taking place throughout the year, including the Alfreton Party in the Park and the Alfreton Christmas Lights Switch-On. Overall, Alfreton is a charming town with a rich history and plenty to offer visitors.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 7.3°C

Feels Like: 3.5°C

Wind: 15.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Copthorne Community Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Liane Allen	Rodgers Lane Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7FF 01773832362 School Website
Croft Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Ms Sally Swain	Marshall Street Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7BW 01773832307 School Website
Alfreton Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Haywood	Grange Street Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7JA 01773520031 School Website
Woodbridge Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Hanson	Grange Street Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7JA 01773833138 School Website
David Nieper Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Dr Kathryn Hobbs	Grange Street Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7JA 1773832331 School Website
Christ The King Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Headteacher Megan Watts	Firs Avenue Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7EN 1773832919 School Website
Leys Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nichola Way	Flowery Leys Lane Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7HA 01773832895 School Website
Watchorn Christian School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Shani Mark Ozenbrook	2,Derby Road Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7AQ 1773831352 School Website
Alfreton Park Community Special School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Josie O' Donnell	Alfreton Park Wingfield Road Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7AL 01773483330
Somercotes Infant And Nursery School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Gray	Nottingham Road Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 4LY 1773608678 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Alfreton Mansfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JQ 0.52 Miles

Ambergate Midland Terrace, Ambergate, Derbyshire, DE56 2EN 4.73 Miles

Whatstandwell Cromford Road, Whatstandwell, Derbyshire, DE4 5HE 5.00 Miles

Kirkby-In-Ashfield Victoria Road, Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8EJ 5.40 Miles

Sutton Parkway Low Moor Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5LG 5.80 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Dons Taxis 01773 833665 27 Bishop St, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7EF 0.30 Miles
Aj's Private Hire 07813 785909 47 Abbott Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7HD 0.50 Miles
Celebration Limos 07739 630637 Wood Street North, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JR 0.52 Miles
Amber Taxis 01773 836100 Unit 7/8 Salcombe Rd, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7RG 0.55 Miles
Watchorn Taxis 01773 830888 6 Watchorn Cottages, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7AX 0.57 Miles
L And B Cars 01773 832591 28 Birchwood Rd, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7QB 0.63 Miles
Michelles Taxis 01773 570000 3 Peacock Way, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1EQ 1.23 Miles
Yorky's Private Hire 01773 608623 2 Wheatley Avenue, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4LU 1.29 Miles
High Street Taxis 01773 603600 169-171 Nottingham Rd, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4JG 1.31 Miles
A A A Cars 07816 142507 7 Charles Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1LZ 1.69 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Alfreton Po Indoor Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ellesmere Avenue D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alfreton Main Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Alfreton Po 2 No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Arthur Street D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco's Store No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Mansfield Road/Prospect Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brook Avenue D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Flowery Lees Lane (B) D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meadow Lane Industrial Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
King Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Flowery Lees Lane (A) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cotes Park Business Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Alfreton Delivery Office Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:16:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Radford Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Limes Medical Centre 01773 833133	Limes Medical Centre Limes Avenue Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7DW
Parkside Surgery 01773 546900	Parkside Surgery Alfreton Primary Care Ctr Church Street, Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7AH
Somercotes Medical Centre 01773 602141	Somercotes Medical Centre 22 Nottingham Road Somercotes Derbyshire DE55 4JJ
Amber Valley Health 07769 921270	Somercotes Medical Centre 22 Nottingham Road Alfreton DE55 4JJ
Jessop Medical Practice 01773 602707	Greenhill Prim Care Ctr Greenhill Lane, Leabrooks Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1LU

Local Stores

Petrol Alfreton
Nottingham Road
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 7GR
01773 521723
Store Website
0.23 miles

	Open	Close
Mon	07:00	22:00
Tue	07:00	22:00
Wed	07:00	22:00
Thu	07:00	22:00
Fri	07:00	22:00
Sat	07:00	22:00
Sun	07:00	22:00

SPAR - Euro Garages - Adastra
Euro Garages
Chesterfield Road
Shirland
Alfreton
DE55 6AW
01773 689481
Store Website
1.0 miles

	Open	Close
Mon	00:00	00:00
Tue	00:00	00:00
Wed	00:00	00:00
Thu	00:00	00:00
Fri	00:00	00:00
Sat	00:00	00:00
Sun	00:00	00:00

Local Vetinary Surgeries

Scarsdale Veterinary Group
Scarsdale Veterinary Group Unit 2 Nottingham Road Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7GR 01773 304900 post@scarsdalevets.com 0.25 miles

Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	01:24	01:24
Tue	01:24	01:24
Wed	01:24	01:24
Thu	01:24	01:24
Fri	01:24	01:24
Sat	01:24	01:24
Sun	01:24	01:24

Somercotes Vets4pets Ltd
159 Nottingham Road Somercotes Derby Derbyshire DE55 4JH 01773 529280 somercotes@vets4pets.com Website 1.18 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	09:00	19:00
Tue	09:00	19:00
Wed	09:00	19:00
Thu	09:00	19:00
Fri	09:00	19:00
Sat	09:00	13:00
Sun	closed	closed

The Charlesworth Veterinary Surgery
11 Market Place South Normanton Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 2BN reception@charlesworthvets.com Website 1.84 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	09:00	18:00
Tue	09:00	18:00
Wed	09:00	12:00
Thu	09:00	18:00
Fri	09:00	18:00
Sat	09:00	11:00
Sun	closed	closed

Quietus Vet - Caring Pet Euthanasia
3 Ogston Higham Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 6EL 01773 404 063 help@quietusvet.co.uk Website 3.34 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	18:00
Appointments and Visits can be outside these times
Tue	08:30	18:00
Appointments and Visits can be outside these times
Wed	08:30	18:00
Appointments and Visits can be outside these times
Thu	08:30	18:00
Appointments and Visits can be outside these times
Fri	08:30	18:00
Appointments and Visits can be outside these times
Sat	closed	closed
Appointments and Visits can be outside these times
Sun	closed	closed
Appointments and Visits can be outside these times

Ambivet Veterinary Group
14A Derby Road Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3HQ 01773 747801 ripley@ambivet.com Website 3.55 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:15	18:00
When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
Tue	08:15	18:00
When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
Wed	08:15	18:00
When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
Thu	08:15	18:00
When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
Fri	08:15	18:00
When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
Sat	09:00	13:00
When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
Sun	closed	closed
When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780

Gem Equine Ltd
12 Coupe Street Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3QD 07791806970 equinevet@live.co.uk Website 3.76 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	01:24	01:24
Tue	01:24	01:24
Wed	01:24	01:24
Thu	01:24	01:24
Fri	01:24	01:24
Sat	01:24	01:24
Sun	01:24	01:24

Local Dog Walks

Crich Tramway Village
Tramway Museum Which Is Fascinating In Itself. Dogs Are Made Most Welcome Even For Rides In The Trams, But There Is Also Walks Along The Tramway. A Kids Play Area As Well As Picnic Areas. Plaistow Green Rd Lancashire 4.25 miles Matlock

Location what3words lurching.incur.superhero

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 5.35 miles

Location what3words hunter.grid.stops

Shining Cliff Woods
A Nice Quiet Woods To Walk The Dog. I’Ve Never Met Them But There Are Bikes That Ride Past So Be Careful. It Is Hilly And Uneven So Unsuitable For Some. Multiple Places To Park For Free Off-Road But Sometimes Can Be Busy. More Walks In The Winter When The Ferns Haven’T Grown Up And Blocked The Paths Alderwasley Belper DE56 2RE 5.65 miles Places To Park On Jackass Lane And Higg Lane

Location what3words vowing.spray.stylists

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 5.84 miles Hardwick Hall M1 Junction 29

Location what3words bottled.hoped.melts

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 6.42 miles

Location what3words splash.nooks.passions

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

Location what3words sample.energy.format

Weather Forecast

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Light snow	Overcast	Overcast	Clear
Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-6.7°C	-5.7°C	-7.2°C	-8.4°C	-6.9°C	-7.6°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.1°C	-11°C	-11.9°C	-12.5°C	-12.6°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-7.9°C	-7.3°C	-7.6°C	-9°C	-9.6°C
Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
Feels Like	-16.1°C	-16.1°C	-15.6°C	-14.7°C	-13.3°C	-10.3°C	-5.7°C	-2.5°C	-1.4°C	-1.9°C	-3.7°C	-10°C

Your Village

If you would like to add content to this page on behalf of your village, please contact us at listing@townandvillageguide.com