Welcome to Great Wilne

Great Wilne is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Derwent and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Great Wilne is a peaceful and tranquil place, perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a rich history and is home to many historic buildings and landmarks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Great Wilne is the All Saints Church. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a beautiful example of medieval architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Another historic building in the village is the Great Wilne 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 converted into a private residence.

Great Wilne is also home to a number of outdoor activities. The River Derwent is a popular spot for fishing and boating, and there are many walking and cycling trails in the surrounding countryside. The village is also close to the Peak District National Park, which offers a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, rock climbing, and mountain biking. Overall, Great Wilne is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy.

Local Schools

School	Details
Shardlow Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Kylie Magner	London Road Shardlow Derby Derbyshire DE72 2GR 01332792215 School Website
Aston On Trent Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sam Moore	Long Croft Aston-On-Trent Derby Derbyshire DE72 2UH 01332799478 School Website
Draycott Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Claire Evans	Hopwell Road Draycott Derby Derbyshire DE72 3NH 01332872261 School Website
Ellern Mede Derby School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Adel Shirbini	96 Draycott Road Breaston Derby DE72 3DB 2089597774
Hemington Primary School Community School Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mrs Eimear Davis	Main Street Hemington Derby Leicestershire DE74 2RB 01332810447 School Website
Orchard Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Shields	Grange Drive Castle Donington Derby Derbyshire DE74 2QU 1332810078 School Website
St Edwards Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Lacey	Dovecote Castle Donington Derby Leicestershire DE74 2LH 01332810231 School Website
Sawley Infant And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Marie Harral	Wilmot Street Sawley Long Eaton Nottingham Derbyshire NG10 3DQ 01159732652 School Website
Sawley Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Ms A Burton	Wilmot Street Sawley Long Eaton Nottingham Derbyshire NG10 3DQ 01159733626 School Website
Firfield Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs James Yellop	Firfield Avenue Breaston Derby Derbyshire DE72 3EG 01332872216 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Long Eaton Tamworth Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 3GS 2.74 Miles

Spondon Station Road, Spondon, Derbyshire, DE21 7RX 3.68 Miles

East Midlands Parkway Station Approach Road, Off A453, Remembrance Way, Near Ratcliffe-On-Soar, Nottinghamshire, NG11 0EE 3.92 Miles

Peartree Osmaston Park Road, Peartree, Derbyshire, DE24 8DT 5.15 Miles

Attenborough Attenborough Lane, Attenborough, Nottinghamshire, NG9 6AL 5.50 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Shardlow Cars 01332 793173 6 London Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 2GR 0.44 Miles
Limos For You 0800 005 1200 11 Old Cavindish Bridge, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 2HL 0.79 Miles
Short Term Contract Hire 01332 290173 12 Bramley Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 3SX 2.76 Miles
Double Seven Taxis 0115 946 4677 12 Cornwallis Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 1DW 3.35 Miles
Posh Car Ltd 07930 340857 23 Queen Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 1BJ 3.57 Miles
L.E. Taxi's 0115 916 4444 43 Tamworth Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 1AX 3.60 Miles
Connection Cabs Derby 01332 758954 2 Star Cottages, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0JH 3.64 Miles
Market Taxis 0115 972 7700 28A Tamworth Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 1JJ 3.65 Miles
Central Taxis 0115 973 4788 27 Beaconsfield Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 1AY 3.68 Miles
P-B Travel Derby 07708 525805 37 Moult Avenue, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 7FW 3.82 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cowlinshaw Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Warf Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Shardlow Village Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cavendish Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cavendish Bridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ambaston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Draycott Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Station Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aston On Trent Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Derby Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trent Lane Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:16:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Trent Lane Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Draycott Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thulston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Weston Road Aston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery ( Breaston) 01332 872271	1 Bridgefield Draycott Road Breaston Derby Derbyshire DE72 3DS
The Surgery ( Aston On Trent) 1332792888	8 Bell Avenue Aston On Trent Derby Derbyshire DE72 2BE
Castle Donington Surgery 01332 856050	Castle Donington Surgery 53 Borough Street Castle Donington Derbyshire DE74 2LB
Wilmot Street Surgery 0115 9733429	165 Wilmot Street Sawley Long Eaton Nottinghamshire NG10 3EL
The Park Medical Practice ( B'wash) 01332 665511	46 Derby Road Borrowash Derby Derbyshire DE72 3HA

Local Stores

Castle Donington
Station Road
Castle Donington
Derby
Leicestershire
DE74 2NJ
01332 853951
Store Website
1.79 miles

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SPAR - Castle Donnignton
Former Community Library
Delven Lane
Castle Donnington
DE74 2LJ
Store Website
2.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dovecote Veterinary Hospital
5 Delven Lane Castle Donington Derby Derbyshire DE74 2LJ 01332 812500 info@dovecoteveterinaryhospital.co.uk Website 2.30 miles
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Ashfield House Veterinary Hospital Limited
142 Derby Road Long Eaton Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG10 4ER 0115 972 7050 info@ashvet.co.uk Website 3.45 miles
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Ark Veterinary Clinics
13 St. Johns Street Long Eaton Nottingham Derbyshire NG10 1BW 01159 723650 enquiries@arkvetclinics.co.uk Website 3.49 miles
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White Cross Vets Alvaston
1238 London Road Alvaston Derby Derbyshire DE24 8QP 01332 756060 alv@whitecrossvets.co.uk 3.72 miles
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Abbeyserve Limited
248 Derby Road Chellaston Derbyshire DE73 6RU 01332 700256 admin@abbeyderby.co.uk Website 3.86 miles

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Scarsdale Veterinary Group
247 Chellaston Road Shelton Lock Derby Derbyshire DE24 9EG 3.94 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Dale Abbey Loop
A 4-Mile Hike Through Woodlands And Across Fields, Passing Several Historic Places Of Interest (Hermit's Wood, All Saints Church, And The Ruins Of Dale Abbey). Potato Pit Ln Lancashire 4.78 miles There Is A Large Lay-By On Potato Pit Lane Directly Opposite The T-Junction With Dale Road.

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Bramcote Park
Huge Park With Adjoining Woods Plenty Of Space To Walk And Let Your Dog Run Around 51 Ilkeston Rd Bramcote Nottingham NG9 3JP 6.15 miles Ilkeston Road , Nottingham

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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 6.62 miles

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Wollaton Hall
This Is A Beautiful Stately Home In The City Of Nottingham. There Is A Large Park, Some Areas Wooded And Large Open Grass Lawns. You Can Let Your Dogs Off The Lead Except In The Fenced Areas Where The Park's Deer Herd Is Grazed - This Will Be Clearly Marked. There Is A Lake To Walk Around And The Dogs Can Swim, Just Avoid Areas With Water Fowl. A Kids Play Area, Cafe And Shop Top This Off. With No Entrance Fee And Cheap Parking, It's Great For A Day Out With A Picnic Or An Hour Or Too. 2 Wollaton Hall Nottingham Lancashire NG8 2AE 7.77 miles

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Milton To Foremark Loop
A Hilly, Well-Marked 7 Mile Walk That Encompasses Open Fields, Woodland, And Beaches. Main Street Milton Derby DE65 6EF 7.83 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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Grace Dieu Woods
A Sustrans Track Runs Through This Woodland, But Away From That There Are Walks Within The Woodland. 27 Springfield Thringstone Coalville Lancashire LE67 8LT 8.09 miles Grace Dieu Woods Can Be Approached From Turlough Road, Whitwick Or Springfield, Thringstone, Leicestershire

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