Welcome to Grimesthorpe

Grimesthorpe is a suburb located in the northern part of Sheffield, South Yorkshire. The area is known for its rich history, which dates back to the 12th century. The suburb was once a small village, but it has since grown into a bustling community with a population of over 7,000 people. Grimesthorpe is home to a diverse range of people, including families, students, and professionals.

One of the most notable landmarks in Grimesthorpe is the Grimesthorpe Castle. The castle was built in the 12th century and was once the home of the de Lovetot family. Today, the castle is a popular tourist attraction and is open to the public for tours. The castle is also home to a museum, which showcases the history of the area and the castle itself.

Grimesthorpe is also home to a number of parks and green spaces, including Grimesthorpe Playing Fields and Wincobank Wood. These areas provide residents with a place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. The suburb is also well-connected to the rest of Sheffield, with easy access to public transportation and major roads. Overall, Grimesthorpe is a vibrant and diverse community with a rich history and plenty of amenities for residents to enjoy.

Local Schools

School	Details
Owler Brook Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kit Oldham	Wensley Street Sheffield South Yorkshire S4 8HQ 1142438611 School Website
Fir Vale School Academy Trust Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Rachel Smith	Owler Lane Sheffield South Yorkshire S4 8GB 01142439391 School Website
Whiteways Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Bridges	Whiteways Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S4 8EX 1142423169 School Website
Oasis Academy Fir Vale Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Round	Owler Lane Fir Vale Sheffield South Yorkshire S4 8GA 01142012300 School Website
Hucklow Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Duckworth	Hucklow Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S5 6TB 1142426736 School Website
Limpsfield Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Jemma Jeavons	Jenkin Avenue Brightside Sheffield South Yorkshire S9 1AN 01142430925 School Website
Utc Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park University Technical College Ages:13-19 Head Teacher Mrs Jessica Stevenson	2 Old Hall Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S9 3TU 1143084000 School Website
Brightside Nursery And Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Lindsey Mercer	Jenkin Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S9 1AS 01142441826 School Website
Oasis Academy Don Valley Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Mr James Pape	Leeds Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S9 3TY 01142200400
Byron Wood Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Barbara Wood	Earldom Road Burngreave Sheffield South Yorkshire S4 7EJ 1142723624 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Meadowhall Meadowhall Road, Meadowhall, South Yorkshire, S9 1JQ 1.40 Miles

Darnall Station Road, Darnall, South Yorkshire, S9 4JU 1.88 Miles

Sheffield Sheaf Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2BP 2.18 Miles

Rotherham Central Central Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 1QH 3.75 Miles

Chapeltown Market Place, Chapeltown, South Yorkshire, S35 2UU 3.96 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Premier Airport Cars 0114 281 7768 10 Ellerton Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 6UG 0.66 Miles
Express Taxis 0114 243 0430 33 Attercliffe Common, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 2AE 0.75 Miles
Express Cars 0114 244 0440 33 Attercliffe Common, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 2AE 0.75 Miles
Excel Taxis 0114 245 0000 49A Firth Park Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 6QQ 0.83 Miles
The Car And Van Shop 0845 225 0129 759-761 Attercliffe Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 3RF 0.84 Miles
R D S Cars 0114 270 1226 1 Sutherland Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S4 7SG 1.09 Miles
Excel Taxis 0114 245 0000 3 Elm La, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 7TR 1.20 Miles
Sheffield Minibus Hire 0114 331 0100 Victoria Quays/2 Furnival Rd, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S4 7YA 1.51 Miles
Northroute Cars 0114 249 4960 Cricket Inn Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 5AT 1.65 Miles
Abbey Taxis 0800 244442 50 Burton Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 8BX 1.78 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Upwell Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
111 Page Hall Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whiteways Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hinde House Crescent No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Skelwith Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Petre Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Petre Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Bolsover Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sheffield Mail Centre No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:19:30 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sheffield Mc No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:19:30 Saturday Last Collection:15:30
Firvale Ex- Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sanderson Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sanderson Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Atlas Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Huntsman Building Indoor Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Upwell Street Surgery 0345 1202826	Upwell Street Surgery 93 Upwell Street Sheffield South Yorkshire S4 8AN
Page Hall Medical Centre 0114 2617245	Page Hall Medical Centre 101 Owler Lane Sheffield South Yorkshire S4 8GB
South Yorkshire And Bassetlaw Bcsc 0114 243 434	Northern General Hospital Herries Road Sheffield S5 7AU
Firth Park Surgery 0333 3232900	Firth Park Surgery 400 Firth Park Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S5 6HH
The Flowers Hub 07379 051616	C/O The Flowers Hc 87 Wincobank Avenue Sheffield South Yorkshire S5 6AZ

Local Stores

Southey Green
261-263 Southey Green Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S5 7QB
01142 326517
Store Website
1.83 miles

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SPAR - Owler Lane
Owler Lane Service Station
Owler Lane
Sheffield
S4 8GF
0114 242 3944
Store Website
0.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Sheffield Pdsa Pet Hospital
14 Newhall Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S9 2QL 0114 243 3232 Website 0.70 miles

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Vets Now (Sheffield)
14 Newhall Road Attercliffe Sheffield Yorkshire S9 2QL 0114 242 1929 sheffieldclinic@vets-now.com Website 0.70 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store Meadowhall Retail Park Attercliffe Common Sheffield South Yorkshire S9 2YZ 01142 425421 sheffield@jollyes.co.uk 1.15 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
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Rspca Sheffield Branch Welfare Clinic
2 Stadium Way Attercliffe Sheffield South Yorkshire S9 3HN 0114 2898050 reception@rspcasheffield.org Website 1.30 miles
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Abbeymoor Veterinary Centres Ltd
110-116 Halifax Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S6 1LH 0114 233 4673 abbeymoor@btconnect.com Website 2.38 miles

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Springfield Veterinary Group
106 High Street Ecclesfield Sheffield South Yorkshire S35 9XE 0114 246 4073 ecclesfield@springfieldvetgroup.co.uk 2.40 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Rivelin Valley Nature Trail
The Rivelin Valley Nature Trail Is A Flat Route Which Includes Some Lovely Woodland And Rivers That Are Great For A Little Dog Paddle. Situated Between Sheffield And The Peak District There Are Plenty Of Places To Let Your Dog Roam Free And Enjoy The Countryside. S6 5QA 4.00 miles Car Park Entrance On The A6101 Rivelin Valley Road, The Car Park Is 500M From The End Of Rivelin Valley Road / 650M From The Malin Bridge Tram Stop.

Graves Park
The Largest Park In Sheffield, Graves Park Is A Brilliant Mix Of Open Parkland, Natural And Semi-Natural Woodlands. This Is A Great Walk For All The Family, Taking In The Animal Farm, Lakes, Wooded Areas. Graves Park Also Includes A Lovely Café, The Rose Garden Café, Which Welcomes Dog Walkers And Families With Both Outdoor And Indoor Seating That’S Perfect For Having A Quick Stop Off At. S8 8QA 4.84 miles From Sheffield City Centre (And The North) Follow The A61 Towards Chesterfield. At The Traffic Lights Just After Homebase, Turn Left Onto Scarsdale Road. Follow Scarsdale Road Into Derbyshire Lane And Continue For About Three Quarters Of A Mile. The Park Will Now Be On Your Right. Continue Along Hemsworth Road Until You Reach Some Traffic Lights. The Entrance To The Park Is On The Right Just Before Bunting Nook.

Rivelin Valley
Lovely Walk By The Water, Long Track And Plenty Of Areas For The Dogs To Play In The Water Rivelin Valley Conservation Group Parking Lot Rails Rd Sheffield S6 6GF 5.38 miles There Are Several Parking Spaces And Entrances Around The Valley

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Houndkirk Road
Huge Views Of Sheffield, Chesterfield And Beyond Houndkirk Rd Sheffield S11 7TU 6.59 miles

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Worsbrough Mill Country Park
Worsbrough Mill Country Park Covers Over 240 Acres, And Is A Haven For Wildlife. This Easy, Gentle Walk Features The Reservoir And Woodland. The Mill Itself Is A 17 S70 5LL 8.27 miles Worsbrough Mill Is Located Off The A61. From The M1 Follow The Brown Road Signs From Junction 36 Of The M1.

Padley Gorge
This Is An Excellent Circular Walk Through The Ancient Woodland Of Padley Gorge Starting In The Longshaw Estate Before Crossing The B6521 To Follow Beside The Burbage Brook. The Walk Travels South On The Western Bank Of The River Before Crossing And Returning Along The Eastern Bank. The Thick Tree Canopy And Running Water Ensures That This Walk Remains Cool Throughout The Summer. Whilst The Moss Covered Boulders And Many Ferns Help To Make This Feel Like A Truely Magical Place. Dogs Must Be Kept On Their Lead Whilst Passing Through The Longshaw Estate. S11 7TY 9.02 miles From Hathersage Continue Towards Sheffield On The A6187. Turn Right Following Signs Of The National Trust Longshaw Estate, The Turn Right Following The Signs For The Car Park And Estate Visitor Centre.

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