Welcome to Oxclose

Oxclose is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, England. The village is situated in the north of the county, close to the border with South Yorkshire. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and fields of green. The village is home to a small community of residents, who enjoy the peace and tranquility of rural life.

The village of Oxclose has a rich history, dating back to the medieval period. The village was once home to a number of small farms and cottages, which were used to support the local community. Today, many of these buildings have been converted into homes, and the village has a mix of old and new architecture. The village is also home to a number of historic landmarks, including the local church and the village hall.

Despite its small size, Oxclose is a vibrant and active community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a post office, a village shop, and a pub. The village also has a number of community groups and organizations, which provide a range of activities and events for residents to enjoy. Whether you are looking for a quiet and peaceful place to live, or a lively and active community, Oxclose has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 10.2°C

Feels Like: 7.3°C

Wind: 15 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Holmgate Primary School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Tim Priestley	Holmgate Road Clay Cross Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 9QD 01246862270 School Website
Stretton Handley Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Nicholson	Beresford Lane Woolley Moor Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 6FH 01246590418 School Website
Sharley Park Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Nicola Stevenson	Pilsley Road Danesmoor Clay Cross Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 9BN 01246864833 School Website
Mickley Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Miss Sara Street	Milton Avenue Stretton Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 6GG 01773832707 School Website
Tupton Hall School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Knowles	Station New Road Old Tupton Chesterfield S42 6LG 1246863127 School Website
Eastwood Grange School Other Independent Special School Ages:9-18 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Lees	Eastwood Grange Milken Lane Ashover Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 0BA 01246590255 School Website
Morton Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Lianne Jackson	Main Road Morton Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 6HH 1773872360 School Website
Park House Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephanie Kavanagh	Rupert Street Lower Pilsley Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 8DB 01246851185 School Website
Ashover Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Sue Myhill	Narrowleys Lane Ashover Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 0AU 01246590207 School Website
Stonebroom Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sara George	High Street Stonebroom Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 6JY 01773872449 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Alfreton Mansfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JQ 4.57 Miles

Matlock Station Yard, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NA 5.58 Miles

Matlock Bath Dale Road, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 5JA 5.61 Miles

Chesterfield Corporation Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7UB 5.69 Miles

Whatstandwell Cromford Road, Whatstandwell, Derbyshire, DE4 5HE 5.87 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cross County Cars 01246 862800 20-22 Thanet Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 9JR 0.76 Miles
Shaws Taxis Ltd 01246 863840 20-22 Thanet Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 9JR 0.76 Miles
Mick's Minibus Hire 01246 864873 20-22 Thanet Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 9JR 0.76 Miles
A2b Cars 01246 863800 Market Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 9JE 0.86 Miles
Way 2 Travel 01246 864557 160 North Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 9PT 1.20 Miles
Pinnacle Chauffeur Transport Derby 0800 783 4107 Ainmoor Grange, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 6ES 1.46 Miles
Prestige Cars 01246 864743 9 Ford St, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 6YN 2.12 Miles
Direct Travel 01773 832111 34 Strettea Lane, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 6EJ 2.20 Miles
Lincoln Chauffeur Executive Services 01522 723591 10 Birkin Avenue, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 6DT 2.36 Miles
Bob Parry Airport Transfers And Taxi Services 01246 850272 Carendon, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 5LD 2.69 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Clay Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highstair Lane D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Handley Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Stretton Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thanet Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadleys Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holmgate Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bestwood Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clay Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Temperance Hill D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Springvale Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rock Crescent Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco Stores Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Penncroft Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Royal Primary Care Clay Cross 01246 866771	Blue Dykes Surgery Eldon St, Clay Cross Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 9NR
Clay Cross Medical Centre 01246 862237	Bridge Street Clay Cross Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 9NG
Ashover Medical Centre 01246 590711	Ashover Medical Centre Milken Lane Ashover Chesterfield S45 0BA
Staffa Health	189 Birkinstyle Lane Stonebroom Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 6LD
St Lawrence Court Surgery	St. Lawrence Road North Wingfield Chesterfield Derbyshire S42 5LH

Local Stores

North Wingfield
21 Williamthorpe Road
North Wingfield
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S42 5PD
01246 853755
Store Website
2.56 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Stretton
Main Road
Stretton
DE55 6EW
01246 866 708
Store Website
0.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Charlesworth Veterinary Surgery
57-59 Broadleys Clay Cross Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 9JN 01246 862266 reception@charlesworthvets.com Website 0.87 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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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 0.87 miles

Animals Treated
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Matt Smith Vets
6 Florence Road Clay Cross Derbyshire S45 9ND 01246 587001 hello@mattsmithvets.com Website 1.36 miles
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Quietus Vet - Caring Pet Euthanasia
3 Ogston Higham Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 6EL 01773 404 063 help@quietusvet.co.uk Website 1.38 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Appointments and Visits can be outside these times
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Appointments and Visits can be outside these times
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Appointments and Visits can be outside these times

Scarsdale Veterinary Group
Scarsdale Veterinary Group Unit 2 Nottingham Road Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7GR 01773 304900 post@scarsdalevets.com 4.62 miles

Animals Treated
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The Charlesworth Veterinary Surgery
11 Market Place South Normanton Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 2BN reception@charlesworthvets.com Website 4.93 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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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 4.85 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 5.00 miles Hardwick Hall M1 Junction 29

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Crich Tramway Village
Tramway Museum Which Is Fascinating In Itself. Dogs Are Made Most Welcome Even For Rides In The Trams, But There Is Also Walks Along The Tramway. A Kids Play Area As Well As Picnic Areas. Plaistow Green Rd Lancashire 5.06 miles Matlock

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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 7.02 miles

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Shining Cliff Woods
A Nice Quiet Woods To Walk The Dog. I’Ve Never Met Them But There Are Bikes That Ride Past So Be Careful. It Is Hilly And Uneven So Unsuitable For Some. Multiple Places To Park For Free Off-Road But Sometimes Can Be Busy. More Walks In The Winter When The Ferns Haven’T Grown Up And Blocked The Paths Alderwasley Belper DE56 2RE 7.12 miles Places To Park On Jackass Lane And Higg Lane

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Stoney Wood
We Visited Stoney Wood Whilst Staying In Wirksworth. Walkable From The Village Or Park Close By. This Place Is Part Of A Millennium Wood Planted In An Old Quarry. Great For A Short Walk To Stretch The Legs. Go Up The Steep Hill To Find The Star Disc At The Top. Dogs Can Run Free, Lots Of Space, Grass, Winding Tracks And Trees For Exploring And Sniffing. Seems Like A Local Dog Walking Spot. Lovely Views Over The Dale From The Top. Walk Into The Village Whilst You Are There And Walk Up To The Puzzle Gardens Area For Cute Lanes And Cottages. Your Dog Will Get Lots Of Exercise From The Hills! Stoney Wood Wirksworth Greenhill Wirksworth 7.88 miles Take The Road Up Towards Middleton. Past The Pub. Just On The Outskirts Of The Town.

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Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Clear	Overcast	Overcast	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Mist	Light rain	Light rain
Temp	10.5°C	10.3°C	10.5°C	10.4°C	10.7°C	11.1°C	11.5°C	11.6°C	11.7°C	11.3°C	11°C	10.9°C
Feels Like	10.2°C	9.3°C	10.2°C	10.2°C	10.3°C	10.7°C	11.1°C	11.3°C	11.1°C	10.4°C	10.3°C	10.1°C

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Temp	10.4°C	10.1°C	10.3°C	10.9°C	9.3°C	9.3°C	8.7°C	9.9°C	10.4°C	10.2°C	8.6°C	7.1°C
Feels Like	8.8°C	8.1°C	7.8°C	8.1°C	6.1°C	5.9°C	5.2°C	6.6°C	7.4°C	7.5°C	5.9°C	4.2°C

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Temp	7.4°C	7.1°C	6.8°C	6.4°C	7°C	7.9°C	9.1°C	9.5°C	9.2°C	8.6°C	8.2°C	7.7°C
Feels Like	4.9°C	4.6°C	4.2°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	5.5°C	7.1°C	7.5°C	7.1°C	6.6°C	6.3°C	5.5°C

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