Welcome to Charlestown

Charlestown is a small village located in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England. The village is situated on the eastern bank of the River Derwent and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Charlestown is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the stunning scenery and explore the local area.

One of the main attractions in Charlestown is the historic Charlestown Mill. The mill was built in the 18th century and was used to grind corn until the early 20th century. Today, the mill has been restored and is open to the public. Visitors can see the original machinery and learn about the history of the mill and its importance to the local community.

Another popular attraction in Charlestown is the nearby Peak District National Park. The park is a vast area of natural beauty and is home to some of the most stunning landscapes in the UK. Visitors can enjoy hiking, cycling, and horse riding in the park, as well as exploring the many quaint villages and towns that are scattered throughout the area. Overall, Charlestown is a charming village that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the history and natural beauty of Derbyshire.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 9.1°C

Feels Like: 5.4°C

Wind: 18.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Darley Dale Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Hudson	Greenaway Lane Hackney Matlock Derbyshire DE4 2QB 01629732226 School Website
Highfields School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Marsh	Upper Lumsdale Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5NA 1629581888 School Website
All Saints Cofe Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Ben O'connell	Hurds Hollow Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3LA 1629582913 School Website
All Saints Cofe Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mr Ben O'connell	Dimple Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3HX 1629582913 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stacey Carr	Chesterfield Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3FT 1629583616 School Website
Darley Churchtown Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tom Lloyd	Church Road Darley Dale Matlock Derbyshire DE4 2GL 1629732236 School Website
Castle View Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gill Cormack	School Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3DS 1629582699 School Website
Ashover Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Sue Myhill	Narrowleys Lane Ashover Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 0AU 01246590207 School Website
South Darley C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Wilde	Cross Green Matlock Derbyshire DE4 2JT 01629732240 School Website
Rowsley C Of E Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Alexia Wyer	Woodhouse Road Rowsley Matlock Derbyshire DE4 2ED 01629733727 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Matlock Station Yard, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NA 2.84 Miles

Matlock Bath Dale Road, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 5JA 3.68 Miles

Cromford Lea Road, Cromford, Derbyshire, DE4 5JJ 4.53 Miles

Chesterfield Corporation Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7UB 6.64 Miles

Whatstandwell Cromford Road, Whatstandwell, Derbyshire, DE4 5HE 6.75 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Toad Cars 01629 732705 Sunnyside Cottage/Gill La, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2HH 2.21 Miles
Matlock Cab 01629 583539 Bank Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NF 2.70 Miles
M Js Wirksworth Taxis 01629 826060 1 Dimple Crescent, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3PJ 2.74 Miles
Fox Cars 01629 583333 20 Matlock Green, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3BT 3.05 Miles
J B Taxis 01246 280909 John Hadfield House/Dale Rd, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RD 3.08 Miles
Matlock Taxis 01629 584195 Brunswood Mount/Brunswood Rd, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3PA 3.90 Miles
Quest Motorhome Hire 07932 011220 19 Bowland Drive, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 7LZ 4.40 Miles
Djg's Taxi 01629 650025 5 Annies Close, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2BE 4.44 Miles
Mark Duesbury Cars 01246 566860 Bagthorpe Farm, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 7JH 4.48 Miles
Lakeside Chauffeurs 01246 271978 79 New Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 6UJ 4.59 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Uppertown Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Two Dales Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Hackney Post Office Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hackney Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Matlock Moor Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hall Rise Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Farley Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Two Dales Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Kelstedge Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hackney Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stancliffe Hall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lime Tree Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cavendish Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Hackney Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Smedley Street West Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Darley Dale Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Dale Road South Darley Dale Matlock DE4 2EU
Credas Medical 01629 733205	Dale Road South Darley Dale Derbyshire DE4 2EU
County Hall Matlock - Covid Local Vaccination Service	County Offices Matlock DE4 3AG
Imperial Road Surgery 01629 583465	The Group Surgery 8 Imperial Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3NL
Lime Grove Medical Centre 01629 581586	Lime Grove Medical Centre Lime Grove Walk Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3FD

Local Stores

Darley Dale - Station Road
Station Road
Darley Dale
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 2EQ
01629 733159
Store Website
2.18 miles

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SPAR Two Dales
SPAR PFS
Warney Road
Darley Dale
Matlock
DE4 2EW
01629 733746
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Matlock / Peak Veterinary Ltd
113 Church Street Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3BZ 01629 582844 matlock@medivet.co.uk 3.19 miles
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Derwent Valley Vets Ltd
The Boat House 110 Dale Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3PP 01629 55666 derwentvalleyvets.co.uk Website 3.20 miles

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Quietus Vet - Caring Pet Euthanasia
3 Ogston Higham Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 6EL 01773 404 063 help@quietusvet.co.uk Website 5.53 miles
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The Charlesworth Veterinary Surgery
57-59 Broadleys Clay Cross Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 9JN 01246 862266 reception@charlesworthvets.com Website 5.56 miles
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Vets Now Chesterfield
C/O The Charlesworth Veterinary Centre 55 - 59 Broadleys Clay Cross Derbyshire S45 9JN 01246 930560 chesterfieldclinic@vets-now.com Website 5.56 miles

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Llm Farm Vets
Bakewell Show Office Agricultural Way Bakewell Derby Derbyshire DE45 1AH 01629 691692 derbys@llmvets.co.uk Website 5.69 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 3.73 miles From The M6: Take J29 Chesterfield And Follow The Brown Signs. From Matlock: Take The A6, Then The B6012.

Stanton Stroll
Reading Room Cottage Park Ln Stanton In Peak Matlock DE4 2LU 4.01 miles Head Up The Hill From The Pub

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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 4.37 miles There Is A Carpark Near The Campsite But You Can Also Park Near The Druids Inn

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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 5.35 miles

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Bakewell And The Monsal Trail
Bakewell Is A Well-Loved Market Town Offering A Mixture Of Fantastic Footpaths And Trails To Explore. DE45 1GE 5.83 miles Bakewell Is Located On The A6, Between Buxton To The North, And Matlock To The South.

Middleton Top
Walk The Derbyshire Dales Along The High Peak Trail. We Chose To Start At Middleton Top But There's Many Other Points To Jump On. The Former Railway Line Runs For 17.5Miles. There Are Toilets And Oaid Parking, Plus Cafe At Middleton Top. We Walked Towards Black Rocks. Its About 1-2 Miles, Downhill. Be Aware, It'll Make You Puff On The Way Back Up! The Track Is Stoney, Wide And Goes From Flat To Hilly, Open Views Across The Valley To Tree Lined. The Lune Has Signposts Charting The History Along The Way. Dogs Don't Have To Be On Leads But There Are Bikes! Our Dog Loved It. We Enjoyed The Spectacular Views. Middleton Top Incline And Engine House Middleton 6.18 miles Signed Posted. Head To Middleton Near Wirksworth.

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Weather Forecast

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