Welcome to Doe Lea

Doe Lea is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, England. It is situated near the town of Chesterfield and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history, dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in historical records. Today, it is a peaceful and quiet place, with a population of around 1,500 people.

One of the most notable features of Doe Lea is its beautiful church, St. Mary's. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade II listed building. It is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, who come to admire its stunning architecture and learn about its history. The church is also home to a number of important artifacts, including a 14th-century font and a 15th-century rood screen.

Despite its small size, Doe Lea has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a primary school, a post office, and a village hall. There are also several local businesses, including a pub and a convenience store. The village is home to a number of community groups and events, including a gardening club and an annual village fete. Overall, Doe Lea is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Bramley Vale Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Robert Rumsby	York Crescent Doe Lea Chesterfield Derbyshire S44 5PF 01246850289 School Website
Heath Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr J Lynch	Slack Lane Heath Chesterfield Derbyshire S44 5RH 1246850277 School Website
Palterton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Rosalind Horsley	Back Lane Palterton Chesterfield Derbyshire S44 6UN 01246823143 School Website
New Bolsover Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Gillian Clubbs	New Station Road Bolsover Chesterfield Derbyshire S44 6PY 01246823240
Temple Normanton Junior Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Leica Carter	Elm Street Temple Normanton Chesterfield Derbyshire S42 5DW 1246850389 School Website
Anthony Bek Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Donna-Marie Johnson	Rotherham Road Pleasley Mansfield Derbyshire NG19 7PG 01623810355 School Website
Scarcliffe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Marsh	Fox Hill Scarcliffe Bolsover Chesterfield Derbyshire S44 6TH 1246823324
Bolsover Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Fiona Cowan	Welbeck Road Bolsover Chesterfield Derbyshire S44 6DE 01246823181 School Website
Bolsover Church Of England Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Bailey	Horsehead Lane Bolsover Chesterfield Derbyshire S44 6XH 1246822324 School Website
The Bolsover School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Hall	Mooracre Lane Bolsover Chesterfield Derbyshire S44 6XA 01246822105 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shirebrook Station Road, Shirebrook, Derbyshire, NG20 8SX 4.69 Miles

Langwith-Whaley Thorns Bathurst Terrace, Langwith, Derbyshire, NG20 9HS 4.84 Miles

Chesterfield Corporation Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7UB 5.47 Miles

Mansfield Woodhouse Debdale Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire, NG19 8DA 5.57 Miles

Mansfield Station Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 5RN 5.85 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Claycross Minibuses 01246 855555 Stable Yd, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5UP 1.97 Miles
Chesterfield Minibus 01246 855555 Stable Yd, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5UR 1.97 Miles
Chesterfield Minibus 01246 855555 The Stables, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5UR 1.97 Miles
Chesterfield Minibus 01246 855555 Hall Drive, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5UR 1.97 Miles
Duckmanton Taxi 01246 828828 Mansfield Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 5DG 2.42 Miles
Spire Limousines 01246 827879 86 Moorfield Avenue, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6EL 2.65 Miles
Alpha Travel 01246 241999 3 Deepdale Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6BY 2.92 Miles
Bob Parry Airport Transfers And Taxi Services 01246 850272 Carendon, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 5LD 3.19 Miles
Oliver's Cabs 01246 856007 9 Birch Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 5YD 3.26 Miles
Pc's Taxis 01246 828665 9 Cherry Tree Drive, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5JL 3.44 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Doe Lea Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Doe Lea Ex Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stainsby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heath Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
114 The Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sycamore Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
42 Heather Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hall Farm Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Business Box Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Main Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
43 Back Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holmewood Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hardwick Hall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Astwith Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holmewood Trading Estate Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery	The Green Glapwell Chesterfield Derbyshire S44 5LW
Staffa Health - Holmewood	19A Heath Road Holmewood Chesterfield Derbyshire S42 5RB
Castle Street Medical Centre 01246 822983	Castle Street Bolsover Chesterfield Derbyshire S44 6PP
Pleasley Surgery 01623 810249	Pleasley Surgery Chesterfield Road Pleasley, Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG19 7PE
Family Friendly Surgery 01246 826815	Friendly Family Surgery Welbeck Road Bolsover Chesterfield S44 6DE

Local Stores

Petrol Nrth Wingfld
21 Williamthorpe Road
North Wingfield
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S42 5PD
01246 853755
Store Website
2.88 miles

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SPAR Holmewood
SPAR PFS
Chesterfield Road
Holmewood
Chesterfield
S42 5TE
01246 850530
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Croft Veterinary Centre
Unit 3 Sykes Retail Park Bolsover Chesterfield Derbyshire S44 6DJ 01246 901612 info@croftveterinary.com Website 2.86 miles

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Matt Smith Vets
6 Florence Road Clay Cross Derbyshire S45 9ND 01246 587001 hello@mattsmithvets.com Website 4.05 miles
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Shirebrook Vets
30 Market Place Mansfield Derbyshire NG20 8AA 4.24 miles

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The Charlesworth Veterinary Surgery
57-59 Broadleys Clay Cross Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 9JN 01246 862266 reception@charlesworthvets.com Website 4.55 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 4.55 miles

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Sutton In Ashfield Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 1 10 Priestsic Road Sutton-In-Ashfield Nottinghamshire NG17 4EB Website 4.86 miles


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Local Dog Walks

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

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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 1.62 miles Hardwick Hall M1 Junction 29

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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 7.41 miles

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Whitwell Wood
Amazing Walk For You And Your Furry Babies. 3 Sign Posted Walks, Red, Yellow And Blue Ranging From.75 Miles To 2 Miles. We Walk The Edge Of The Wood Which Is Around 4 Miles That Leads To A Lovely Brook. Quiet, Beautiful Walk With Plenty Of Picnic Table Stops For A Well Earned Cup Of Tea. If You Dont Fancy A Picnic, There Is A Mobile Cafe In The Layby That Does Food And Drinks Mondays -Saturdays. Also 1/2 Mile From The Wood Towards Worksop Is The Half Moon Pub Which Offers Lovely Food And A Pint. Enjoy!! Clinthill Ln Worksop Lancashire S80 3EE 8.04 miles Pass The Turning For Whitwell On The Right And Follow The Road For 1/2 Mile, Park In Layby On The Left And The Entrance To The Wood Is 20Yards Down On The Left

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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 8.48 miles

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Newstead Abbey
Ideal Day Out With Room For A Walk, With Views Of Lord Bryons Home And Picnic Space! Beautiful Surroundings With Landscaped Lawns, Streams, Japanese Garden And Pathes Explore. We Walked Around The Grounds But There Is Also A Large Lake And Surrounding Estate. Plenty Of Other Dogs To Play With. Newstead Abbey Lancashire 9.19 miles Sign Posted And Easy To Find

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