Welcome to Westhouses

Westhouses is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, England. The village is situated between the towns of Alfreton and Clay Cross and is home to a population of around 1,500 people. Westhouses has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation in the area dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was once a thriving mining community, with several coal mines operating in the area during the 19th and 20th centuries.

Despite its small size, Westhouses has a strong sense of community and is home to several local amenities. The village has a primary school, a post office, and a community centre which hosts a range of events and activities throughout the year. There are also several local shops and pubs, providing residents with easy access to essential goods and services. Westhouses is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling.

Today, Westhouses is a peaceful and picturesque village, with a rich history and a strong sense of community. The village has managed to retain its rural charm, despite being located just a short distance from several larger towns and cities. With its beautiful countryside, friendly locals, and range of local amenities, Westhouses is a great place to live or visit for anyone looking for a taste of traditional English village life.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 9.1°C

Feels Like: 5.5°C

Wind: 17.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Westhouses Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Juliette Whitby	Bolden Terrace Westhouses Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 5AF 01773832518 School Website
Blackwell Community Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gill Gardner	Primrose Hill Blackwell Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 5JG 01773811281 School Website
The Green Infant School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Miss Jess Smith	New Street South Normanton Alfreton DE55 2BS 1773811465 School Website
Christ The King Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Headteacher Megan Watts	Firs Avenue Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7EN 1773832919 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
Copthorne Community Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Liane Allen	Rodgers Lane Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7FF 01773832362 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
South Normanton Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Peter Hallsworth	Hamlet Lane South Normanton Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 2JB 01773810876 School Website
Leys Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nichola Way	Flowery Leys Lane Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7HA 01773832895 School Website
Newton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Benjamin Wray	Hall Lane Newton Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 5TL 01773872384 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Alfreton Mansfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JQ 1.22 Miles

Kirkby-In-Ashfield Victoria Road, Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8EJ 4.88 Miles

Sutton Parkway Low Moor Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5LG 5.05 Miles

Whatstandwell Cromford Road, Whatstandwell, Derbyshire, DE4 5HE 5.98 Miles

Ambergate Midland Terrace, Ambergate, Derbyshire, DE56 2EN 6.02 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Amber Taxis 01773 836100 Unit 7/8 Salcombe Rd, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7RG 1.06 Miles
Celebration Limos 07739 630637 Wood Street North, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JR 1.12 Miles
Dons Taxis 01773 833665 27 Bishop St, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7EF 1.30 Miles
Midland Cars 01773 819999 66 Lansbury Drive, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 2BZ 1.60 Miles
Aj's Private Hire 07813 785909 47 Abbott Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7HD 1.69 Miles
Blackwell Taxis 01773 580362 10 Hilcote Lane, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 5HS 1.72 Miles
Aaa Taxis 01773 810810 12 Corn Close, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 2JD 1.73 Miles
L And B Cars 01773 832591 28 Birchwood Rd, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7QB 1.74 Miles
Watchorn Taxis 01773 830888 6 Watchorn Cottages, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7AX 2.01 Miles
Bes Taxis 01773 650000 89B High Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 5NU 2.08 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Old Westhouses Po Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Primrose Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meadow Lane Industrial Estate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mount Pleasant D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stonebroom Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Keats Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Michaels Drive D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mansfield Road/Prospect Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Quarry Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Normanton Post Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Carnfield Hill D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Arthur Street D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Birkinstyle Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Shirland Po Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cragg Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Blackwell Medical Centre 01773 819246	Blackwell Medical Centre 6 Gloves Lane, Blackwell Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 5JJ
The Village Surgery 01773 811469	The Hub, Shiners Way Off Lees Lane South Normanton Derbyshire DE55 2AA
Staffa Health	189 Birkinstyle Lane Stonebroom Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 6LD
Limes Medical Centre 01773 833133	Limes Medical Centre Limes Avenue Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7DW
Parkside Surgery 01773 546900	Parkside Surgery Alfreton Primary Care Ctr Church Street, Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7AH

Local Stores

South Normanton
High Street
South Normanton
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 2BN
01773 583472
Store Website
1.24 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Charlesworth Veterinary Surgery
11 Market Place South Normanton Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 2BN reception@charlesworthvets.com Website 1.31 miles
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Scarsdale Veterinary Group
Scarsdale Veterinary Group Unit 2 Nottingham Road Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7GR 01773 304900 post@scarsdalevets.com 1.48 miles

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Somercotes Vets4pets Ltd
159 Nottingham Road Somercotes Derby Derbyshire DE55 4JH 01773 529280 somercotes@vets4pets.com Website 2.38 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 2.95 miles
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The Charlesworth Veterinary Surgery
57-59 Broadleys Clay Cross Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 9JN 01246 862266 reception@charlesworthvets.com Website 3.84 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 3.84 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 4.40 miles Hardwick Hall M1 Junction 29

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Portland Park Kirkby In Ashfield
Lovely Place, Walk Can Be As Long Or As Short As You Want To Make It. Large Free Car Park And Cafe To Enjoy Some Nice Tea And Cake, Lunch And You Can Even Enjoy A Beer Or Two. Walk Takes You Up Over A Working Train Track And Onto Some Large Open Fields, Plenty Of Room For The Furry Kids To Burn Off Some Energy, My Dog Enjoys Paddling In The Brook. 10 Keepers Ave Kirkby In Ashfield Nottingham NG17 8RT 5.02 miles

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

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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 5.15 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 6.81 miles Places To Park On Jackass Lane And Higg Lane

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Newstead Abbey
Ideal Day Out With Room For A Walk, With Views Of Lord Bryons Home And Picnic Space! Beautiful Surroundings With Landscaped Lawns, Streams, Japanese Garden And Pathes Explore. We Walked Around The Grounds But There Is Also A Large Lake And Surrounding Estate. Plenty Of Other Dogs To Play With. Newstead Abbey Lancashire 7.65 miles Sign Posted And Easy To Find

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Weather Forecast

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