Welcome to Ilkeston

Ilkeston is a town located in the southern part of Derbyshire, England. It is situated on the River Erewash and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The town has a rich history, dating back to the Roman times, and has been an important industrial center for centuries. Ilkeston is known for its coal mining heritage, which played a significant role in the town's development.

The town has a population of around 38,000 people and is home to a variety of shops, restaurants, and pubs. Ilkeston has a vibrant town center, with a mix of traditional and modern architecture. The town is also home to several parks and green spaces, including Victoria Park, which is a popular spot for picnics and outdoor activities.

Ilkeston is well-connected to other parts of Derbyshire and the surrounding areas. The town has good transport links, with regular bus and train services to nearby towns and cities. The M1 motorway is also easily accessible from Ilkeston, making it a convenient location for commuters. Overall, Ilkeston is a charming town with a rich history and plenty of amenities for residents and visitors alike.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 9.1°C

Feels Like: 5.5°C

Wind: 17.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Chaucer Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Tiffany Smith	Cranmer Street Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 5JH 1159324387 School Website
Chaucer Infant School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Beattie	Cantelupe Road Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 5LN 1159325629 School Website
Granby Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Rees	Heanor Road Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 8DX 01159322424 School Website
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Simon Leach	King George Avenue Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 5HS 01159303724 School Website
Larklands Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Helen Smith	Park Road Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 5DR 01159324288 School Website
Charlotte Nursery And Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Miss Emma Pitman	Trinity Close Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 8LQ 01159320970 School Website
Kensington Junior Academy Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Becky Turner	St John's Road Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 5PA 1159322920 School Website
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Michael Sellors	Church View Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 4LF 1159320550 School Website
Blue Mountain Education Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Widdowson	Willow Farm Off Newton Lane Ilkeston Cossall Nottinghamshire NG16 2SD 1159321153
Field House Infant School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Miss Karen Scrivens	Lower Whitworth Road Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 4LT 1159324526 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ilkeston Station Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5TE 0.44 Miles

Langley Mill Station Road, Langley Mill, Derbyshire, NG16 4AT 3.02 Miles

Bulwell Station Road, Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, NG6 9AA 4.89 Miles

Beeston Station Road, Beeston, Nottinghamshire, NG9 2AB 5.48 Miles

Attenborough Attenborough Lane, Attenborough, Nottinghamshire, NG9 6AL 5.71 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Double Four Taxis 0115 944 0000 146 Bath Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8FF 0.22 Miles
Near 'N' Far Taxis 0115 930 0300 Unit 4, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8JF 0.42 Miles
To-N-Fro Minibus Services 0115 930 4030 Unit 4, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8JF 0.42 Miles
Toeenfro Mini Buses 0115 930 4030 Unit 4 Canalside Works, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8JF 0.42 Miles
Baker Cars 01773 535905 3A Henshaw Place, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8RL 1.10 Miles
Ilkeston Taxis 07789 696211 96 Godfrey Drive, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4HN 1.13 Miles
Eastwood Cars 01773 770000 4 Brookhill Leys Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3HZ 2.37 Miles
Silverline Executive Chauffeurs 07980 522105 Strelley Hall, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 6PE 2.40 Miles
Haynes Trailer Hire 0115 928 8181 The Bungalow, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3PQ 2.50 Miles
A2b Cars - Kimberley And Eastwood 0115 938 4444 49A Main Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2NG 2.51 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Alvenor Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco Ilkeston Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bath Street Post Office Box Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Sunday Last Collection:16:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Barker Gate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lord Haddon Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ilkeston Co-Op 2 Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ilkeston Co-Op 1 Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
King George Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Awsworth Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ilkeston Junction Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winchester Crescent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manners Business Box Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Ilkeston Pdo Collection Today available until:15:45 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Park Road/Green Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oakwell Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Old Station Surgery 0115 9301055	Old Station Surgery Heanor Road Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 8ES
Cotmanhay Medical Centre 0115 9445145	196 Cotmanhay Road Cotmanhay Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 5RB
Gladstone House Surgery 0115 9320248	Gladstone House Surgery Gladstone Street West Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 5QS
Dr Webb And Partners 0115 9322933	Ilkeston Health Centre South Street Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 5PZ
Ilkeston Health Centre 0115 9322968	Ilkeston Health Centre South Street Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 5PZ

Local Stores

Ilkeston
Summerfields Way South
Ilkeston
Derbyshire
DE7 9JJ
01159 306348
Store Website
0.80 miles

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SPAR Nuthall Road
SPAR
401 Nuthall Road
Aspley
Nottingham
NG8 5DB
0115 978 2003
Store Website
4.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ilkeston Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 3 Rutland Street Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 8DG ilkeston@vets4pets.com 0.20 miles

Animals Treated
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Priory Veterinary Group - Ilkeston
160-162 Nottingham Road Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 5NW 0115 930 0310 admin.priory@cvsvets.com Website 0.73 miles

Animals Treated
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Ambivet Veterinary Group
Little Hallam Hill Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 4LY 01159 309 729 ilkeston@ambivet.com Website 1.05 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780

Morley Veterinary Practice Ltd
261 High Lane East West Hallam Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 6HZ 01159 326056 jamieson_vets@fastmail.fm Website 1.17 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Eastwood Vets4pets Ltd
246 Nottingham Road Eastwood Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 3GR 01773 533254 eastwood@vets4pets.com Website 2.74 miles
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Animals Treated
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Lawrence Veterinary Centre
166 Nottingham Road Eastwood Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 3GG 01773 769298 reception@lawrencevets.co.uk Website 2.86 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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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 2.77 miles There Is A Large Lay-By On Potato Pit Lane Directly Opposite The T-Junction With Dale Road.

Location what3words airliners.polo.kitchens

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 3.09 miles

Location what3words splash.nooks.passions

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 3.28 miles Ilkeston Road , Nottingham

Location what3words pens.deeper.luxury

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 4.45 miles

Location what3words owls.seats.manliness

Linby Trail
Long Walk From Linby Towards Newstead Abbey. Ending In Annesley Nature Reserve, Plenty Of Woods And Conjoining Paths To Explore. 19 Hazel Way Linby Nottingham NG15 8GS 6.68 miles

Location what3words reddish.encrusted.fevered

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 7.32 miles

Location what3words priced.idea.envy

Weather Forecast

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