DUFFIELD TODAY
(Detail map to follow)
The commercial centre of the village lies along the A6 (Town Street) (23) where there is a range of shops including a post office, estate agents, solicitors, newsagent, supermarket, hairdressers, barber, beauty treatments, bridal wear, opticians, art gallery, kitchen & bathroom showroom and Birds Bakery! Away from the centre there are further shops (35) and a service station (36) on New Zealand Lane and Meadow Vale (20) plus two car dealerships (6 & 45) and the Fire Station (46). The village has a library, three pubs, two cafes, four takeaways and three restaurants. The Appletree Medical Practice with pharmacy (34) a Dentist, (4) and a Veterinary Practice (25) look after the health of residents and their animals.
The village continues to be well provided with road and rail connections with buses every 15 minutes and trains every hour to the north and south on the main line. The Duffield station of the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway (11). is adjacent to the main line station. The EVR has been working to reopen the line and passenger trains now run again on the whole route from Duffield to Wirksworth.
A view of Duffield station in April 2011 showing the branch platform used by the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. On the left is a steam train recently arrived from Wirksworth, whilst on the right is an East Midlands Trains service to Matlock. At this date there was no physical connection between the EVR and the National Network here.
Photos of high street
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COMMUNITY LIFE
There are village based football, cricket (both at 13) tennis and squash teams (both at 26) as well as the Chevin Golf Club (1) to provide a range of sporting activities. There is space for informal football or cricket and a children’s playground at Gray Rec. on Snake Lane (7a) There are around 40 village organisations affiliated to the DCA which cater for a variety of interests for young and old alike. Duffield has a Pre-school (18) a Day-nursery (5) two Primary schools (3 &19) and the Ecclesbourne Academy (21) with 6th Form, which ensure plenty of young folk moving around the village. The Academy has just completed construction of a sports centre. The five churches are all active with services & activities for all ages. Friday night is ‘Massive’ – a drop-in youth facility hosted by the Emmanuel Christian Centre (12) on Chapel Street. The Parish Church runs ‘Impact’ for years 7-9 on Monday evenings and ‘Ignition’ for yrs 10+ on Tuesday evenings (42)
The DCA works closely with Duffield Parish Council to provide seasonal decorations and the annual bonfire and fireworks display. The Association created and maintains the garden on the corner of Wirksworth Road and the rose bed outside the Library. A highlight of Duffield’s year is the Community Association’s Annual Carnival held on a Saturday near the end of June with a parade, arena acts, music, fairground rides and a large variety of stalls.
Places for Refreshment Listed closest to furthest from Duffield Station
Kings Head & Angelo’s Bistro (10) Town St
Godfreys (17), Licensed Cafe/RestaurantTown Street – Open daily for lunches and Thursday, Friday, Saturday evenings and special occasions
The Weston Centre (15), Tamworth Street – Refreshment for retired folk – Monday to Friday 10am to noon
Shakes Cakes n Bakes Coffee bar (28), Town Street – Open daily
Town Street Fish Bar (29) Town St, Fish & Chips – Open Lunch, Evenings, closed Sundays
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White Hart (32), Town St, Pub and Restaurant – Open daily for meals
Pas’s Plaice (20) Meadow Vale, Fish & Chips and more – Open Lunch & Evenings
Pattenmakers Arms (7), Pub,Crown St. – Open daily, food at lunch (except Monday evenings)
Bridge Inn (43), Makeney Rd, Pub, Restaurant – Open daily
Other Places Open in Evenings
Viceroy Indian Restaurant (16), Tamworth St. – Closed lunchtimes and Sundays
The Royal Garden (37), Chinese Takeaway, New Zealand Lane. – Open Tuesday to Sunday evenings & Friday, Saturday lunchtimes
Duffield Balti (38), Takeaway or Eat in, New Zealand Lane. – Closed lunchtimes
For your Convenience
Public toilets are available at the Appletree Medical Centre (34)on the east side of the A6 south of the village centre during surgery hours.
Explore further
A map showing travel routes and times is posted inside the bus shelter at Chapel Street (24) and train times at the Railway Station (11).
There is an extensive network of footpaths both within the village and up into the hills that surround Duffield. More info HERE
(Map to follow)
| Village Map | |
| 1 | Chevin Golf Club |
| 2 | Duffield Castle |
| 3 | William Gilbert School |
| 4 | Dentist |
| 5 | Day Nursery |
| 6 | Car dealer – Carwise |
| 7 | Pattenmakers Arms |
| 7a | Grays Rec |
| 8 | Trinity Methodist Ch |
| 9 | Masonic Hall |
| 10 | Duffield Mainline Station |
| 11 | Ecclesbourne Valley Railway station |
| 12 | Emmanuel Christian Centre & Massive youth club |
| 13 | Eyes Meadow |
| 13a | Millenium Meadow |
| 14 | Tamworth House |
| 15 | Weston Centre |
| 16 | Viceroy |
| 17 | Godfreys |
| 18 | Duffield Pre School |
| 19 | Duffield Meadows School |
| 20 | Meadow Vale shops |
| 20a | Pas’s Plaice |
| 21 | Ecclesbourne School Academy & 6th form |
| 22 | The Park |
| 23 | Town Street shops |
| 24 | Chapel St |
| 25 | Scarsdale Vets |
| 26 | Tennis & Squash Club |
| 27 | |
| 28 | Cakes Bakes & Shakes |
| 29 | Town St Fish Bar |
| 30 | ? |
| 31 | |
| 32 | White Hart |
| 33 | Library |
| 34 | Appletree Medical Practice & Lloyds Pharmacy |
| 35 | New Zealand Lane shops |
| 36 | Duffield Service Station? |
| 37 | Royal Garden |
| 38 | Duffield Balti |
| 39 | Duffield Hall |
| 40 | Almshouses opposite Baptist Ch |
| 41 | Buffield Baptist Ch |
| 42 | Parish Church (St Alkmunds) |
| 43 | Bridge Inn |
| 44 | St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Ch |
| 45 | Car dealer – Benz Bavarian |
| 46 | Fire Station |