Welcome to Hillcross

Hillcross is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of the town of Chesterfield and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Hillcross is a peaceful and quiet village, with a population of just over 200 people. The village is known for its stunning views of the Peak District National Park, which is just a short drive away.

Hillcross is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to explore the beautiful countryside of Derbyshire. The village is home to a number of walking and cycling trails, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church, which is a popular destination for visitors.

Hillcross is a close-knit community, with a strong sense of community spirit. The village is home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, a post office, and a pub. The village also has a number of community events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. Hillcross is a wonderful place to live or visit, with its stunning countryside, friendly community, and rich history.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11.3°C

Feels Like: 8°C

Wind: 21.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Griffe Field Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Mitchell	Grosvenor Drive Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 3UQ 1332515718 School Website
Carlyle Infant And Nursery Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Curtis	Carlisle Avenue Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 3ES 1332760369 School Website
St Georges Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachael Snowdon-Poole	Uplands Avenue Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 1GG 01332766815 School Website
Ridgeway Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Tamara Dale	Uplands Avenue Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 1GG 01332760770 School Website
Gayton Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Hill	Gayton Avenue Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 1GA 01332760372 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
Derby High School Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Chapman	Hillsway Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 3DT 01332514267 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
Peartree Osmaston Park Road, Peartree, Derbyshire, DE24 8DT 1.88 Miles

Derby Railway Terrace, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2RU 2.54 Miles

Willington The Green, Willington, Derbyshire, DE65 6BN 3.48 Miles

Spondon Station Road, Spondon, Derbyshire, DE21 7RX 4.47 Miles

Duffield Station Approach, Duffield, Derbyshire, DE56 4EP 6.59 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Fressingfield Chauffeuring 07802 442434 116 Blagreaves Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 1FP 0.21 Miles
Watkins Travel 01332 540700 34 Tawny Way, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 3XG 0.44 Miles
Midland Van Hire And Minibus Hire 01332 768888 Sunnyhill Service Station, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 1PT 0.60 Miles
Derby Airport Transfer 07967 808777 Littleover Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6JJ 0.70 Miles
Chauffeur (Uk) Ltd 01332 720759 69 Penrhyn Ave, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6LB 0.75 Miles
Safeline Travel Ltd 01332 601148 21 Haven Baulk Av, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 4BL 0.94 Miles
Executive Minibus 07811 362315 21 Havenbaulk Avenue, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 4BL 0.94 Miles
Superbus Executive Minibus Service 070 9284 2357 29 Micklecroft Gardens, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 4QX 1.01 Miles
Airport Transfers 07983 085132 Pilgrims Way, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 3JG 1.39 Miles
City Cars Derby 01332 202794 19 Faire St, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3WB 1.48 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Farmlands Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harpur Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Merridale Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swanmore Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blagreaves Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hillsway 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
Nevinson Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Oaklands Av Post Office Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elgin Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Normanton Lane Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Church Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sunnyhill Stenson Road Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Burton Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stenson Road/Blagreaves Lane Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Lanes Medical Centre	147 Normanton Lane Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 6LF
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
South Derbyshire Bcsc 01332 340131	Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE
Village Surgery 01332 777070	Village Comm. Med. Ctr. Browning Street Derby Derbyshire DE23 8AL

Local Stores

Sunnyhill
420-424 Stenson Road
Sunnyhill
Derby
Derbyshire
DE23 1LN
01332 270506
Store Website
0.76 miles

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SPAR - Harvest Energy Littleover
475 BURTON ROAD
LITTLEOVER
DE23 6FQ
01162 489 600
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Littleover (Blagreaves Veterinary Centre)
268 Blagreaves Lane Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 1PS 01332 776 681 Littleover@medivet.co.uk Website 0.65 miles

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Highfields Vets
Tutbury Avenue Highfields Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 3AT 01332 327287 hello@highfieldvets.com Website 0.89 miles
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Scarsdale Veterinary Group
73 Devonshire Drive Mickleover Derby Derbyshire DE3 9HD 01332 518585 post@scarsdalevets.co. Website 1.66 miles

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Companion Care Vets Derby Kingsway
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2 Kingsway Retail Park Kingsway Derby Derbyshire DE22 3FA 01332 291 446 derbykingsway@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.79 miles
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Paw Print Veterinary Practice
197 Station Road Mickleover Derbyshire DE3 9FG 01332 959480 hello@pawprintvets.co.uk Website 1.99 miles
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Vets Now are our out of hours partners.
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Vets Now are our out of hours partners.
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Vets Now are our out of hours partners.
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Vets Now are our out of hours partners.

Medivet Derby, Osmaston Road - Saint Leonard Veterinary Centre
134-136 Osmaston Road Derby Derbyshire DE1 2RF 01332 345119 derby.osmaston.rd@medivet.co.uk Website 2.15 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 4.47 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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Kedleston Hall And Estate
Unnamed Road Derby DE22 5JH 4.56 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 4.89 miles

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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 5.93 miles

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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 7.84 miles There Is A Large Lay-By On Potato Pit Lane Directly Opposite The T-Junction With Dale Road.

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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 9.99 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-8.8°C	-7.8°C	-11.1°C	-12°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-15.4°C	-11.3°C	-11.1°C	-15°C	-16.6°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-12.1°C	-11.9°C	-11.5°C	-11°C	-7.8°C	-4.2°C	0.2°C	3.6°C	4.4°C	2.5°C	0.4°C	-0.4°C
Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.4°C	-18.8°C	-18.8°C	-15.3°C	-11.1°C	-5.8°C	-1.5°C	0°C	-1.3°C	-3.5°C	-4.8°C

Tuesday	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	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	-1.3°C	-1.8°C	-1.6°C	-0.8°C	0.4°C	2.5°C	5.5°C	6.7°C	6.1°C	4.2°C	2.9°C	0.6°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-6.3°C	-6.2°C	-5.5°C	-4.3°C	-1.9°C	1.4°C	3°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-0.9°C	-3.5°C

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