Welcome to Findern

Findern is a small village located in the South Derbyshire district of Derbyshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Trent and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century and is home to several historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in Findern is the St. Michael and All Angels Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate architecture.

In addition to its historic landmarks, Findern is also known for its beautiful natural surroundings. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque countryside. The River Trent runs through the village, providing residents and visitors with opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities. The village is also home to several parks and nature reserves, including the Findern Nature Reserve, which is a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

Despite its small size, Findern is a vibrant and active community. The village is home to several local businesses, including shops, restaurants, and pubs. The village also has a strong sense of community, with several local events and festivals taking place throughout the year. These events include the Findern Carnival, which is held every summer and features a parade, live music, and other entertainment. Overall, Findern is a charming and picturesque village that offers a unique blend of history, natural beauty, and community spirit.

Local Schools

School	Details
Findern Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Fox	Buckford Lane Findern Derby Derbyshire DE65 6AR 01283702150 School Website
Highfields Spencer Academy Free Schools Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anna Jones	Tutbury Avenue Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 3UX 1332955599 School Website
Willington Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Spencer Lovesley	Trent Avenue Willington Derby Derbyshire DE65 6DN 01283702156 School Website
Stenson Fields Primary Community School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Sadler	Heather Close Stenson Fields Sinfin Derby Derbyshire DE24 3BW 01332772452 School Website
Derby Grammar School Other Independent School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mr Paul Logan	Rykneld Road Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 4BX 01332523027 School Website
Griffe Field Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Mitchell	Grosvenor Drive Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 3UQ 1332515718 School Website
High Grange School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mr Gavin Spicer	Hospital Lane Mickleover Derbyshire DE3 0DR 1332412777 School Website
Derby Moor Spencer Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Scott Doyle	Moorway Lane Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 2FS 1332772706 School Website
Ivy House School Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Ian Armstrong	Moorway Lane Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 2FS 1332777920 School Website
Littleover Community School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jon Wilding	Pastures Hill Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 4BZ 01332513219 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Willington The Green, Willington, Derbyshire, DE65 6BN 1.36 Miles

Peartree Osmaston Park Road, Peartree, Derbyshire, DE24 8DT 3.65 Miles

Derby Railway Terrace, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2RU 4.63 Miles

Tutbury And Hatton Station Road, Hatton, Derbyshire, DE65 5DX 5.88 Miles

Burton-On-Trent Borough Road, Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2DA 6.08 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Superbus Executive Minibus Service 070 9284 2357 29 Micklecroft Gardens, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 4QX 1.62 Miles
Airport Transfers 07983 085132 Pilgrims Way, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 3JG 1.63 Miles
Safeline Travel Ltd 01332 601148 21 Haven Baulk Av, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 4BL 1.75 Miles
Executive Minibus 07811 362315 21 Havenbaulk Avenue, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 4BL 1.75 Miles
Watkins Travel 01332 540700 34 Tawny Way, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 3XG 1.91 Miles
Fressingfield Chauffeuring 07802 442434 116 Blagreaves Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 1FP 2.08 Miles
Midland Van Hire And Minibus Hire 01332 768888 Sunnyhill Service Station, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 1PT 2.14 Miles
Etwall Cars 01283 209878 6 Blakelow Drive, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 6NN 2.71 Miles
Derby Airport Transfer 07967 808777 Littleover Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6JJ 2.78 Miles
Chauffeur (Uk) Ltd 01332 720759 69 Penrhyn Ave, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6LB 2.88 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Findern Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
West Lawn Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heath Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Doles Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stenson Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Twyford Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
De23 Rykneld Way Littleover Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tutbury Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oaks Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Willington Post Office Box Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Twyford Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Havenbaulk Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Portman Chase Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Callow Hill Road Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Main Street Burnaston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Derby City South Healthcare Ltd 01332 523300	Hollybrook Medical Centre Hollybrook Way Hetherton Village Derby DE23 3TX
Hollybrook Medical Centre 01332 523300	Hollybrook Medical Centre Hollybrook Way Heatherton Village Littleover,Derby DE23 3TX
Willington Surgery 01283 703318	Kingfisher Lane Willington Derbyshire DE65 6QT
Sinfin Moor Health Centre 01332 770909	Arlestone Lane Sinfin Derby Derbyshire DE24 3DS
Mickleover Medical Centre 01332 513283	The Medical Centre Vicarage Road, Mickleover Derby Derbyshire DE3 0HA

Local Stores

Tutbury Road
Unit A Tutbury Avenue
Littleover
Derby
Derbyshire
DE23 3AT
Store Website
1.32 miles

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SPAR - Repton
High Street
Repton
DE65 6GD
01283 703183
Store Website
2.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Highfields Vets
Tutbury Avenue Highfields Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 3AT 01332 327287 hello@highfieldvets.com Website 1.32 miles
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Beech Vets
41 Beech Avenue Willington Derbyshire DE65 6DB 01283 704768 beechvets@icloud.com Website 1.51 miles
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After 5.30pm phone Etwall Vets on 01283 899898
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Medivet Littleover (Blagreaves Veterinary Centre)
268 Blagreaves Lane Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 1PS 01332 776 681 Littleover@medivet.co.uk Website 2.16 miles

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Sarah Smith Cardiology
Ivy Court Willington Road Etwall Derby Derbyshire DE65 6JG 01283 733766 referrals@sarahsmithcardiology.co.uk Website 2.56 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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Out of Hours Emergencies dial the practice number 01283 733766
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Out of Hours Emergencies dial the practice number 01283 733766
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Etwall Vets
Eggington Road Etwall Derby Derbyshire DE65 6NB 01283 704768 reception@etwallvets.co.uk Website 2.59 miles
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Outside these hours please call the main practice number for instructions.

Scarsdale Veterinary Group
73 Devonshire Drive Mickleover Derby Derbyshire DE3 9HD 01332 518585 post@scarsdalevets.co. Website 3.00 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Milton To Foremark Loop
A Hilly, Well-Marked 7 Mile Walk That Encompasses Open Fields, Woodland, And Beaches. Main Street Milton Derby DE65 6EF 2.85 miles There Is Free Parking At The Swan And Along Milton Main Street - This Is Where The Loop Is Marked As Starting On The All Trails Map. Alternatively, You Can Start The Loop At Foremark Reservoir (£3 All Day Parking) Or In The Layby At Robin'S Cross (Free, Postcode De65 6Fb - At The Junction Between Robin'S Cross Lane And Red Lane).

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Ticknall Limeyards And Calke Abbey Loop
A Five Mile Loop From Ticknall Through The Grounds Of Calke Abbey And Out Via The Ticknall Lime Quarry, Limeyards, And Lime Kilns. Main Street Ticknall 4.96 miles

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Kedleston Hall And Estate
Unnamed Road Derby DE22 5JH 6.15 miles

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Allestree Park
Allestree Park Is A Large Park With Woodland Paths, Paved Paths And A Lake To Walk Round. You Could Avoid The Hills By Walking Along The Top Of The Golf Course But Is Set On A Big Hill. Toilets Available At One End Of The Park. Several Different Entrances And At Least 2 Car Parks. Allestree Park Duffield Road 6.92 miles

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Trent And Mersey Canal Path (Burton)
The Trent And Mersey Canal Path From Branston To Barton Marina Is A Relatively Long But Even Route With Several Bridges, Locks, And The Opportunity To View Wildlife Along The Way. Tatenhill Lane Branston Burton-On-Trent DE14 3EZ 8.04 miles The Bridge Inn Has A Small, Free Car Park For Customers, But There Is Also Free Parking At Branston Water Park (De14 3Hd).

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Brantson Water Park
Branston Water Park Is A Premier Wildlife Site In East Staffordshire. Located Just Outside Burton Off The A38. The Site Is A Local Natural Reserve And Has Also Received The Prestigious Green Flag Award Again This Year And Has Successfully Held The Award Since 2005 In Recognition Of The Quality, Cleanliness, Safety And Wildlife Value Of The Site.In Recent Years The Site Has Been Improved With Better Signage, A Small Visitors Centre And Ample Parking. There Is A Level Path Running Around The Entire Site Giving Excellent Disabled Access, A Children’S Play Area, Toilets And Information On The Types Of Birds And Habitats That Are Found At Branston Water Park. 76 Lichfield Rd Branston Burton-On-Trent DE14 3HD 8.46 miles

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