Welcome to Wessington

Wessington is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, England. It is situated on the eastern side of the River Amber and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in the Domesday Book. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its friendly community and peaceful way of life.

One of the most notable landmarks in Wessington is the St Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful architecture and stained glass windows. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village. Another popular attraction in Wessington is the Amber Valley Vineyards, which produces award-winning wines and offers tours and tastings to visitors.

Wessington is also known for its strong agricultural heritage, with many farms and smallholdings still operating in the area. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and fields, making it an ideal location for farming and outdoor activities. The village also has a number of local businesses, including a post office, convenience store, and pub, which serve the needs of the local community. Overall, Wessington is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

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Temp: 9.1°C

Feels Like: 5.5°C

Wind: 17.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Wessington Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Maycock	The Green Wessington Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 6DQ 01773832748 School Website
South Wingfield Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Neil Hunt	Church Lane South Wingfield Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7NJ 01773832890 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
Shirland Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Needham	Park Lane Shirland Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 6BH 01773832426 School Website
Alfreton Park Community Special School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Josie O' Donnell	Alfreton Park Wingfield Road Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7AL 01773483330
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
Crich C Of E Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Miss Julie Kirk	Bowns Hill Crich Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5DG 01773852165 School Website
Watchorn Christian School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Shani Mark Ozenbrook	2,Derby Road Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7AQ 1773831352 School Website
Copthorne Community Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Liane Allen	Rodgers Lane Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7FF 01773832362 School Website
Crich Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christian Orridge	School Lane Crich Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5DF 01773852384 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Alfreton Mansfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JQ 3.10 Miles

Whatstandwell Cromford Road, Whatstandwell, Derbyshire, DE4 5HE 3.26 Miles

Ambergate Midland Terrace, Ambergate, Derbyshire, DE56 2EN 4.05 Miles

Cromford Lea Road, Cromford, Derbyshire, DE4 5JJ 4.45 Miles

Matlock Bath Dale Road, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 5JA 4.64 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Direct Travel 01773 832111 34 Strettea Lane, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 6EJ 1.26 Miles
Pinnacle Chauffeur Transport Derby 0800 783 4107 Ainmoor Grange, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 6ES 2.05 Miles
Dons Taxis 01773 833665 27 Bishop St, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7EF 2.43 Miles
Watchorn Taxis 01773 830888 6 Watchorn Cottages, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7AX 2.56 Miles
Amber Taxis 01773 836100 Unit 7/8 Salcombe Rd, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7RG 3.02 Miles
Celebration Limos 07739 630637 Wood Street North, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JR 3.04 Miles
Michelles Taxis 01773 570000 3 Peacock Way, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1EQ 3.07 Miles
Aj's Private Hire 07813 785909 47 Abbott Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7HD 3.15 Miles
L And B Cars 01773 832591 28 Birchwood Rd, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7QB 3.29 Miles
Cross County Cars 01246 862800 20-22 Thanet Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 9JR 3.59 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Old Wessington Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Moorwood Moor Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Holm Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Manor Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Four Lane End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wheatcroft Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery ( South Wingfield) 01773 833086	Inns Lane South Wingield Derbyshire DE55 7LW
Staffa Health	189 Birkinstyle Lane Stonebroom Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 6LD
Parkside Surgery 01773 546900	Parkside Surgery Alfreton Primary Care Ctr Church Street, Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7AH
Limes Medical Centre 01773 833133	Limes Medical Centre Limes Avenue Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7DW
Crich Medical Practice 01773 852966	Crich Medical Centre Oakwell Drive, Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5PB

Local Stores

Petrol Alfreton
Nottingham Road
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 7GR
01773 521723
Store Website
2.90 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Adastra
Euro Garages
Chesterfield Road
Shirland
Alfreton
DE55 6AW
01773 689481
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Quietus Vet - Caring Pet Euthanasia
3 Ogston Higham Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 6EL 01773 404 063 help@quietusvet.co.uk Website 1.58 miles
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Scarsdale Veterinary Group
Scarsdale Veterinary Group Unit 2 Nottingham Road Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7GR 01773 304900 post@scarsdalevets.com 2.92 miles

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Somercotes Vets4pets Ltd
159 Nottingham Road Somercotes Derby Derbyshire DE55 4JH 01773 529280 somercotes@vets4pets.com Website 3.68 miles
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The Charlesworth Veterinary Surgery
57-59 Broadleys Clay Cross Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 9JN 01246 862266 reception@charlesworthvets.com Website 3.72 miles
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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 3.72 miles

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Matt Smith Vets
6 Florence Road Clay Cross Derbyshire S45 9ND 01246 587001 hello@mattsmithvets.com Website 4.13 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 2.39 miles Matlock

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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 4.37 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 5.92 miles Take The Road Up Towards Middleton. Past The Pub. Just On The Outskirts Of The Town.

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Middleton Top
Walk The Derbyshire Dales Along The High Peak Trail. We Chose To Start At Middleton Top But There's Many Other Points To Jump On. The Former Railway Line Runs For 17.5Miles. There Are Toilets And Oaid Parking, Plus Cafe At Middleton Top. We Walked Towards Black Rocks. Its About 1-2 Miles, Downhill. Be Aware, It'll Make You Puff On The Way Back Up! The Track Is Stoney, Wide And Goes From Flat To Hilly, Open Views Across The Valley To Tree Lined. The Lune Has Signposts Charting The History Along The Way. Dogs Don't Have To Be On Leads But There Are Bikes! Our Dog Loved It. We Enjoyed The Spectacular Views. Middleton Top Incline And Engine House Middleton 6.31 miles Signed Posted. Head To Middleton Near Wirksworth.

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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 6.69 miles Hardwick Hall M1 Junction 29

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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 6.97 miles 8 Miles South-East Of Chesterfield, Via A6175. Leave M1 Exit 29, Follow Brown Signs.

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Weather Forecast

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